Dear Big Brother,
There are a few things I want you to know before you start your day today. Because, I think it’s important you know that today might seem like an ordinary day but you deserve to have an extraordinary day. If this makes you smile -even a little bit- that’ll make my day.
I want you to know that you will always be my forever friend.
The one I know I can act like a selfish bi*ch around, and know you’ll still be there when I really need you two days later.
The one I can go weeks, sometimes months, without talking to, but is there for me in a heart beat when I’m drowning in adulthood, and just need a reminder of childhood.
The one I can count on to make me angrier than I’ve ever been, but laugh harder than I ever have.
You’re the only person I can hate as much as I’ve hated anyone. But, love even more than that.
Over the years, there have been a lot of things I should probably thank you for.
Thank you for being protective, but not overly so.
Thank you for pushing me to be a better me. It might just be friendly sibling rivalry, but it’s motivating nonetheless.
Thank you for the tricks and pranks you played on me.
And, for always reminding me how gullible I am (thanks, for the constant fear of pineapple juice).
Thanks for always being supportive in every decision I make. But, also being my constant reality check.
Thank you for not prying into my life, and letting me come to you on my own. It’s comforting to know that I can tell you anything, even after keeping it bottled up for months.
Thank you for always making me laugh harder than I ever have before, and harder than I ever will.
You’re always the person I know I can count on, even when I’ve made you angrier than you’ve ever been.
I’m lucky to have grown up with someone of such talent. And, I want you to know that your words are something I’ll always remember. I’m sure you don’t remember this, but it was around Christmas and we were doing our yearly drive around town to see Christmas lights. I was singing along to the radio, and you complimented my voice. Your words are something I think about every time I sing. It reminds me that even though you have the talent in this family, maybe I got a little bit of it too.
And, I want you to know, the traditions have meant so much to me; driving around the neighborhood, drinking coffee, and eating SLODoCo. It’s not because I get to drive around drinking coffee and eating donuts, but because I get to spend time with you. Even if it’s just an hour or two, it’s my favorite time of year. I know I act like an annoying little sister as it gets closer to Christmas time, pestering you to go, but just know it’s because it’s something I look forward to all year.
I want you to understand that your approval means something to me. You know me better than anyone else, probably even better than I know myself. While I might not act like it, your seal of approval means more anyone’s.
I love you,
Your Little Sissy
