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7 Signs Your Little Brother Grew Up Over Night And Is Not So Little Anymore

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7 Signs Your Little Brother Grew Up Over Night And Is Not So Little Anymore

Danielle Fowler

A lot has changed since the days of bringing in your newborn little brother into your preschool classroom for show and tell, having him follow your lead, and serving as his personal chauffeur. The truth is, seeing you grow, little bro, has been one of the most amazing things to witness, bringing me so much pride and joy... even if I am shorter than you now.

1. Never did you ever imagine he'd be driving you all around town

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Who would've thought the kid who you picked up from school, dropped off at friends' house, and chauferred to sports practices would be the one behind the wheel dropping YOU off because he needs the car? In your mind, he still should be young enough to have a car seat, because since when was he 17.

2. Or that "shotgun" rules would disappear because his legs are way longer than yours and needs the extra space in the front seat

The front seat is simply no longer yours anymore. I mean, you could fight over it, but that would be a fight, even more so than the ones you used to have as kids fighting over shotgun. Back then, you knew that birth order always supported your victories, but now, anatomy has its way of ruining everything. Your tall, long legged little brother wins every single time.

3. His voice isn't squeaky like it used to be and facial hair is more than an attempted five o'clock shadow

Remember the high pitched voice and the first sprouts of facial hair that really looked like pine needles pasted on his face? That is simply no longer. No more post-it notes on his placemats that say "shave today" - this has become routine nowadays. The deep voice and ability to grow more than a few hairs is a true sign that this little guy has indeed grown up.

4. Sisters - even your highest pair of heels probably won't make you taller than him

Queens of wedges and high heels - good luck ever measuring up to your little bro ever again. Your tallest pairs will probably never make you taller than him again. At this point, just invest in some stilts.

5. Older brothers - you are probably even in height now, if he hasn't surpassed you yet

That age gap doesn't show as much on the outside anymore, now does it?

6. You never thought he'd be able to serve as your bodyguard, but that size and stature and good heart make a hell of a defense

You've always been the one to protect him, to defend him from the potential threats or bullies or outside harm that came into view. In the past, there was not much he could do to reciprocate your actions. But now, oh how the tables have turned. Your age difference is nothing; if you were in trouble or dire need of saving, you know your little brother would be there in a heartbeat, and absolutely put up a fight.

7. Even so, you find yourself looking up to him in more ways than one

Instead of him looking up to his older siblings for life lessons, you find yourself admiring him for his character, his decisions, and his big heart. You are no longer the sole teacher; you find yourself learning from him each and every day as he develops into a young adult. That's the beautiful thing, you see, that there is now reciprocal knowledge that allows each of you to learn more about the world you are living in and the people you want to be.

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7 Signs Your Little Brother Grew Up Over Night And Is Not So Little Anymore

You never thought you'd see the day.

1. Never did you ever imagine he'd be driving you all around town

2. Or that "shotgun" rules would disappear because his legs are way longer than yours and needs the extra space in the front seat

3. His voice isn't squeaky like it used to be and facial hair is more than an attempted five o'clock shadow

4. Sisters - even your highest pair of heels probably won't make you taller than him

5. Older brothers - you are probably even in height now, if he hasn't surpassed you yet

6. You never thought he'd be able to serve as your bodyguard, but that size and stature and good heart make a hell of a defense

7. Even so, you find yourself looking up to him in more ways than one

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Attend the first class

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