Sisters Are Our First Friends And Second Mothers

As a kid, all I wanted was to play with my sisters, be with them, and do things with them. For being so much older and in different stages of life they were so sweet and kind to spend as much time with me as they did. We played countless games, dress up, American Girl Dolls, and of course Mario Kart on our old Nintendo 64. The minute mom left and my sisters were in charge my little stubborn chin would jut out.

"You're not mom" was a common phrase I would come to utter. I didn't want them telling me what to do or giving me advice because of course my childish self would only take it as bossy and criticizing instead of seeing that it actually came from a place of love. How lucky am I that I have not only my mother to go to as a place of wisdom and advice but also two sisters who have already gone through college and the experiences it has to offer!

Sisters Are Different Flowers From The Same Garden

The three of us are incredibly different people and yet at our cores and foundation, we are so similar. Our sense of humor, our values, our tastes in movies and books all align but it's our individual and unique passions that bring us closer. One of my sisters is a budding Opera singer - no I am not joking. Her talent is just as awe-inspiring as her dedication and ambition. I have learned so much from her in the last few years and it was her who helped give me the confidence to change my major.

My other sister is a world-class mom to two precious kiddos. She has shown such patience and grace as she works the full time, 24/7, no vacation time job of being a stay at home mom. The joy she finds everyday is contagious and the example she sets as a wife and a mother is inspirational. Both of my sisters' trust and faith in God with their lives makes them the best role models I could ask for in my life. They exemplify what I strive to be.

Sisters Are For Sharing Laughter And Wiping Tears

Usually, tears are because we've been laughing so hard and our stomachs are cramping up because of it. My sisters are the funniest people I know and when we're all together we're the life of our own little party. From sister sleepovers, to three-way facetimes because we all live in different places, we're always being goofy. My happiest memories all include my sisters.

Dancing and singing to ABBA, antics at the beach with our cousins, or just getting competitive playing card games. On the rare occasions, tears are wiped after a breakup, overwhelming stress, or just in general bad days but my sisters always know how to end the days with a smile and laugh and if not a real hug, then a virtual one.

A Sister Is Worth A Thousand Friends

Growing up as military kids and moving as often as we did it served to draw my sisters and me closer. We all had experienced being the new kid and eating lunch alone. We all experienced our Dad deployed for a year at a time. Getting our ID cards at age ten and traveling to see new and exciting places. Being able to relate to each other and lean on one another has been so rewarding. It's made us a resilient group of girls with a love of adventure. They know me better and longer than anyone else (not including Mom and Dad of course). Their friendship is the greatest gift I've been given in this life and one I cherish dearly. My goal is to be the best friend and sister I can be to them as we all continue to grow and change.