To my dearest G-Little,
There are a few things that I think you should know about our family. None of it bad, just necessary for you to know. You see, your Big (my Little) and I didn't know each other going into clue week last year. We were paired at random, and immediately, I was scared out of my mind that she wouldn't like me. But as clue week went on — and I had the opportunity to dig deep into her Facebook — I fell in love with her.
I fell in love with how she was never afraid to speak her mind. I fell in love with her spunk and kind heart. And I fell in love with the way that she was able to fall in love with me, too. So, I was hopeful. I hoped for that underdog story you always hear about — you know the one where the Big and the Little first know nothing about each other, yet still (somehow) become the best of friends who are attached at the hip, always. I was very hopeful, indeed.
Now fast forward to present day. While I do consider her to be one of my best friends, someone that I can always rely on, someone that I can confide in, we're definitely not attached at the hip. And that seriously breaks my heart. While everyone in her pledge class posts pictures and shares stories about spending weekends with their Bigs and going through the shambliest of nights together, the two of us have a relationship where we'll text each other occasionally just to check in with one another. We don't hang out on the reg, we don't crave to be together at all times, and we don't have many memories to share with each other. Needless to say, we didn't get the underdog story that I'd dreamed of.
But that's where you come in, G-Lit. Because of you, my Little gets the perfect, inseparable Big-Little relationship that she's deserved from the start — the relationship that I was never able to give to her. From the time I heard her first talk about you, I knew you were just the Little for her. You were exactly what she needed, and I don't think you'll ever understand just how grateful I am for you.
Because of you, my Little will finally be able to make those shambly night memories. Because of you, she has a best friend to share her highs and lows with. Because of you, she gets to have someone who will brag about her to anyone and everyone you meet, who craves to spend every minute of every day with her, who she loves unconditionally.
You, G-Little, are giving her everything that I was never able to. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you for finding your way into our family. Thank you for being the best possible addition to our stack. Thank you for loving my Little the way she deserves to be loved.
And while I am envious of the relationship you'll get to have with my Little, I'm glad it's you that she gets to make these life-long memories with. You're a blessing to have in our family, and we're all so happy to have you here. Welcome home, little one. I love you more than you'll ever know.
XOXO,
G-Big
