I remember when mom and dad told me that you would soon be a part of our family.There were tears but, trust me, they were not tears of joy. I liked being an only child. I was the center of attention, essentially living the high life. Of course, I was 6 years old and thought the entire world revolved around me but still life was about to change drastically from what I knew it to be. You can't blame my 6-year-old mind for thinking the worst. However, a few months later I was sitting in our living room holding you, so tiny and adorable, and I knew in that moment that I had finally met my best friend.
Words cannot express how thankful I am to have you as a little sister. With me being home for the summer we are constantly on each other's nerves but I couldn't imagine my life without you in it. You are the person who understands how crazy our family really is (hi mom) and I can always count on you to vent about all the ridiculous daily occurrences You make me laugh constantly with the things you say and do. We trust each other in a way only sisters can and I am forever grateful we get to take on this world together.
As a big sister I want nothing more than to be a good role model for you. You will have your fair share of mistakes but I want you to learn from the ones I have already made. You get annoyed when I push you to study but I just want you to do well in school (even though you are already ridiculously smart). We spend hours in the yard kicking soccer balls and catching softballs because I want you to get better and impress your coaches. I want nothing but the best for you in life and I'll always be here cheering you on each step of the way.
I had the chance to watch you grow up and that is something I would not trade for the world. From your first word to your first day of school, I was right there with you celebrating all your successes. I look back on the days of playing dolls and dress up with you and I can't help but wish those days hadn't gone by so fast. Every quarter you make me proud (and a little jealous) with your straight A's that your most definitely deserve. From a toddler with curly hair and a fear of thunderstorms to a kind and beautiful teenager, I love being in your life and seeing all the great things you accomplish.
I miss you more than you will ever know when I am not home. School takes up most of my time but please know that I am always thinking of you. It makes me so happy when I come home for a weekend or on a break and you sit in my room and fill me in on everything I have missed. Out photo shoots during the holidays always make me smile and I appreciate your effort to teach how to dance even though we both know its hopeless. I may not see you every day but we always pick up right where we left off like no time has passed at all. I look back on our past together and smile because of all the good memories you helped me create. I look forward to your future because I know all the great things you are capable of. I love you so much little one!
