Dear Little Brother,
Although you won't read this, even if I told you to, having a little brother in my life was definitely one of the things that I was blessed with. Even though you're my "little" brother, you're pretty much my older brother; you're bigger than me, possibly smarter and more stubborn. You were the baby of the family, but you’re all grown up now. Growing up and being four years apart in age, we definitely had our differences.
My relationship with my little brother is one of a kind. I’m sure for everyone with a little brother, the relationship that exists between the two of you is something very treasured.
Watching you grow up has not only been a rollercoaster for mom and dad, but one for me as well. When you lost your first tooth, had your first day of high school or even got your license, it felt like my own child had grown up and it was time to watch you grow on your own.
With age, brothers get better and it is important for them to know that as they get older and "cooler," you will like them more and more. Having you as a little brother has provided me with many skills. A few are: a strong backbone, my aggressive character and high standards on how to be treated by other men that come into my life in the future. Most brothers are the first at the door when you bring home a new guy. Brothers are there to pick you up when you fall, to be there for you when you cry and make you laugh. Without you, I would not be who I was today.
This is one of the strangest lessons in the world — being the older sibling when your younger sibling is far wiser than you. The older sibling is always meant to be the teacher, but I would say that the younger sibling teaches the older sibling just as much, if not more, than you could ever think. Having a younger sibling could not be any more of a blessing or more of a reward because the relationships you form with them is one unlike any other.
Thank you for always being brutally honest when I ask you about anything. Whether it's my hair, a food choice or an honest opinion about my social life (as if you care, right?) You always make sure to tell me how you feel about something and definitely are not shy to do so.
Thank you for teaching me early on in my life that boys aren't always the easiest people to live and get along with (I am never cleaning your room for you ever again, ya nasty!)
Lastly I want you to know that I love you. I know you think that I am overbearing and I nag way too much. I know that I can be annoying, but it is all because I love you. You are my only little brother and I push you because I know you can be amazing.
Love,
Your Big Sister
