Being a big sister means many different things. It means always driving everyone where they need to go, supporting at every concert or game, and helping with homework because you had the same teacher two years ago and know all about her awful assignments.

Being the oldest of four in my house, I try very hard to be a good role model for my siblings. I have a special relationship with each of them, each one different and close in its own way. My sister and I are close in age so we understand each others' problems. I want my sister to be able to come to me with whatever problem she may have, whether it's a homework problem she can't work out or a girl picking on her at school. My oldest younger brother is just starting middle school, and he and I bump heads A LOT. Even though we fight, I still would kill for him. He's super smart, and he's going places. Then there's my baby brother, and he just turned five. He makes my bad days so much brighter, and I love spending time with him. All of my siblings hold a special piece of my heart, and I love them dearly.

If you're a big sister and feel like I do, it may be a little overbearing sometimes. All of the responsibility of making sure you do the right things, and take care of them the way a big sister is supposed to, may seem like a huge weight on your shoulders. But that weight is so rewarding. I am rewarded everyday by laughing and singing with Grace, discussing music with Dylan, and taking selfies with Bryce. The little things mean the most to me, and they make everything worth while. I am so thankful for being the big sister to them. I know when I go through hard times, my siblings will always be there for me.

Big sister = big responsibilities. That doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing. My younger siblings make me want to be a better person because I want them to be proud to call me their sister. I want them to look up to me and be glad to have me in their life. I want to be the best I can be, not only for myself, but for them. I admit, I mess up. I mess up a lot. But that's another great thing about being a big sister. Your siblings love you unconditionally. They will tell you that you messed up, but they won't love you any less for it.

I love being a big sister. I hope I make them proud.