Dear Little Sister,

I just want to start this off by telling you that you're my best friend. I hope that you know that. I hope that you know that I'll always be here for you when you need me. I hope that you trust me enough to come to me when you need to talk, but don't want to talk to Mom or Dad. Most of all, I hope that you know how much I really do love you.

I've watched you grow into a beautiful, smart young woman, and I could not be more proud to call you my little sister. I see more of myself in you every day, but I also see the millions of things that separate the two of us.

Growing up, you always wanted to do what I did and I absolutely hated it. I didn't want you tagging along with me everywhere, but as we got older, I grew out of that.

Now, with me being away at school, I find that I miss you more than ever. I miss being able to waltz into your room to irritate you. I miss snuggling with you because you hate it. Believe it or not, I even miss when you come into my room and do everything in your power to annoy the living hell out of me.

You've probably already realized, but as your older sister, I'm very protective of you. You're the baby of the family. How could I not be? I would do anything to make sure that you were happy. It may not seem like it sometimes when we're screaming at each other at the top of our lungs, but I really do just want the best for you.

I'm sure, you've noticed, but this letter is all over the place, simply because I can't seem to put this into words properly.

I guess I just want to end this by saying that I love you to the moon and back. I couldn't imagine a life without you, Little Sis!

Love always,

Your big sister.