To my younger twin brothers who are turning 16 years old,
I am so proud of both of you. I'm so lucky to have both of you in my life, and my mom always said, "double the trouble," but I always thought of it as "double the fun." I had such a happy childhood growing up trying to be a role model for you two. Regardless of the fact that I probably could've done a better job of it, I hope you both were able to look up to me in some ways.
I was always a little jealous of you two being twins because it looked like so much fun, and I secretly wanted an awesome twin, too. You two have always been together since birth, and even though you may hate each other a lot of the time, you should always be grateful that you have one another. I was a little (actually a lot) worried about leaving for college with all the drama and dysfunction constantly happening in our family, but it reassured me to know that at least you have each other. I hate being so far away, but I'm always a phone call (or a 5-hour plane ride) away. It's so easy to get out of touch with people these days, but I know that will never happen with us. I can't wait to hear all about your football season experiences, school, home, girls, and everything when I come back in 13 days. Not that I'm counting down or anything.
I am in absolute shock that you two are turning 16 years old in less than a week. I still think of both of you as my baby brothers, and that will never change. Your sweet 16 is a huge deal and I can't even imagine the two of you driving on the road, by yourselves, in a car. No, no, no.
I know that both of you are killing it in high school, right now, and I am so excited to see where life takes each of you. I can't wait to see you graduate together, where you'll go to college, and what each of you will decide to do with the rest of your lives. I'll be there right by your sides, supporting you, no matter where life leads you.
I'll admit it was pretty hard growing up as the only girl, with three brothers, but I wouldn't change it for the world. Even though you're my younger brothers, you two have taught me more than you know. You have taught me how to change a diaper (which you probably don't remember), how to give advice, how to be a good sister, how to let it go when you were annoying me, and how to accept that you two are growing up. I don't like to accept it, but I have to. You two continue to be incredible human beings and the best twin brothers I could ask for.
Happy sweet 16! I wish so badly that I could be there to celebrate, but I will be home soon after and we will definitely celebrate then. I miss and love both of you so much. In addition to double the fun, there will always be double the love.
Love always,
Your older sis
