To my younger brother and sister,

I want to write this to thank you both for keeping me sane. Having two younger siblings is such a treasure and I am so honored to be your big sister. You both have taught me so many lessons and have given me responsibilities I wouldn't trade for the world. Being the big sister to the both of you is the best title I will ever receive.

You may not know it, but when either of you hurt; I hurt. I find it to be my job to look after you and to make sure you're as happy as you can be. I care about the both of you so much and I want nothing but greatness for you. Every time you two do something amazing, I am glowing with joy and I am so proud. And okay, we may fight sometimes – maybe more times than others. But I wouldn't trade our moments together for anything.

I love watching my brother play video games and just chatting away about small things like how he plans on winning his next MLB game. I love going to the playground with my little sister and watching her as she shows me her newest tricks from gymnastics. The times that we spend together are what I treasure the most.

I just want the both of you to know, that I will always look out for you. If you ever feel like nobody will listen to you, or you feel lonely; do not hesitate to come and talk with me. I know that since I've been away at college I haven't been around as much. But, I will always be a phone call or car ride away. Our age differences will never change the fact that I will always be here to listen. I promise to always look out for your best interests and to never stop loving either of you.

I want to thank my younger sister, who is five, for always wanting to spend time with me. The big smile you have each time we see each other is something I will always cherish. Coloring with you and following you around playgrounds are just a few of the many things I love doing with you.

I also want to thank my younger brother, who is seventeen, for always listening to me when I need someone to talk too. You're not too much younger than me, and you've officially gotten taller than me, but I will always consider you to be my baby brother. Watching you play baseball and bonding over video games we both like are moments I will always cherish.

Thank you both for always loving me and for being such amazing siblings. I love you both so much.

Love,

Your very proud big sister.