Dear “Baby” Brother,
When you came crashing into our world, I had no idea that I would be so lucky. When my sister first heard that you were going to be born, as six and three year olds, our thoughts were mostly: “A boy? Ew.” What do you do with a baby brother?
But very soon after you arrived, you became one of the most important members of our family, bringing your contagious laughter and silly sense of humor into the world. You continuously brought joy, be it through your toothless smiles or our attempts to make you our own real-life baby doll.
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Life’s changed a lot since then (especially since you’re three times bigger than me…). I’m in college while you’re trekking though middle school. Sometimes it can be hard to communicate. Our schedules are completely different, as well as our interests (I’m not well versed in computer knowledge, and I doubt you care about who the contestants of The Bachelor are). But at the end of the day, we always make it work.
Being at home for your fourteenth birthday has really made me think about how lucky I am. While we are 6 years apart, our relationship is not like many other teenagers. You are still one of my best friends, my confidants, and my partner in crime.
So I wanted to leave you this: As I am about to head back to college, and you back to middle school, I want you to remember a couple things I may not be around to tell you this semester:
Middle School sucks (it’s a given fact), and you’re going to get through it.
While I may roll my eyes sometimes, I know your talents (like with computers and percussion) are incredible and I’m genuinely impressed by how skilled you are.
Girls still have cooties. I promise.
You are never too old for Disney (plus it’s fun to have a sing-along buddy in the car).
You’re an awesome kid. You are gonna kick butt in high school next year. But don’t spend too much time worrying about it quite yet, you’ve got plenty of time.
While popularity may seem like the most important way to the top, it never is. Enjoy the friends you have because you like them, not because they will make you “cool”.
The middle sis is now in charge (this wasn’t my idea).
Trust our parents. While sometimes they may seem frustratingly wrong, usually they know a thing or two to help us out. Plus they love you. like. a lot.
Study. I know it’s not fun…but Mom would kill me if this wasn’t on the list.
If you do something wrong, know I’ll hear about it from our sister. She knows everything.
Take care of the family, your make everyone laugh.
Even when I’m far away, you can still call me (pleeeeeaaassseeee).
I’m still your big sister. I make the rules.
You are smart, caring, incredibly driven, and you have the ability to change the world.
I love you.