Dear Michael,

Having you as a brother is the best blessing God could have ever given me even if you don't believe that. I will admit you are annoying sometimes, more like all the time, but that doesn't change the love I have for you. Watching you grow up into the person you are today is such a blessing. But, besides the mushy stuff I want to explain to you why I do what I do:

I bother you to do things not to make you do me favors, but to stop you from getting in trouble.

I'll tell you to throw something away or put away your bowl not because I want to be annoying. I do it because I am trying to make sure you don't get yelled at for not doing it on your own.

I call you constantly because I want to hear about your life.

I don't care that you hate talking on your phone. I want to hear about your life, and I do not appreciate the one word answers. No matter how hard you try you can't dodge my calls forever.

I ask you about your girl issues because I want to help.

I understand that we are crazy. So, why wouldn't you come to me to talk about it? I am a girl who has feelings and understands how other girls feel, outside of being your annoying sister.

I drag you to dinner with me when I am home because you don't answer the phone.

Like I said you cannot run from me forever. I know you are at the age that you feel like you are too cool to do anything with me, but I do not care. And how can you pass up free food?

I cuddle you because I miss you, greatly.

I get it you are too cool to be hugging me, but just let me do it sometimes. It is hard to believe, but I actually miss you. I know shocking, right? I miss seeing your face everyday, and if I am able to hug you, I will while I can.

At the end of the day I do it all because I love you.

I want the best for you. I want you to be the best person you can be, and you are doing an amazing job.

I love you immensely, and I don't know how else to show you. I know I annoy you, but I promise it is all out of love. I am proud of the person you have become. You are determined, witty, self-sufficient, compassionate, and the list can go on. I love to watch you play baseball, and see all that you accomplished through that. I am so proud and honored to call you my little brother, and I feel like you don't believe me when I say that. Michael I wouldn't want to call anyone else my little brother, and one day I hope you see that. Just know that, you are truly loved. Never forget that.