Dear little brother,

Words can't describe how lucky I am to have you in my life. I remember the exact moment you were born. I was sitting outside the delivery room focused on eating my favorite candy and just completely oblivious to the fact that you were coming into the world. When you finally came, everyone was shocked by how big you were. It took the nurses two tape measures to get your height and you were about 10 pounds... you were a really fat baby.

Days, months, and years went by; we continued to growing closer. We would play on our driveway with chalk until the sun went down, run around the house driving our parents insane, and share our pretzels while we watched Bear in the Big Blue House or The Wiggles. I was so eager to see you in the hallways of our elementary school when you were in kindergarten and I was a big 5th grader. You always ran up to me and gave me a hug and I always responded by pushing you away because I didn't want my friends to see. I still loved you though.

Years passed and now you're a big kid half way through your freshman year of high school. Where did the time go?! I'm jealous that you moved from freshman team to JV for high school soccer since that never happened to me. You're also more artistic than I tried to be... at least I got the good looks! We've slowly distanced ourselves due to the fact that I'm in college and you're busy with sports and academics. I want you to know that you're still my best friend and I'll always love you. You've been there for me when I had soccer games and dance competitions and I'm doing my best to go to all your events.

It's hard to believe that the little boy who got angry when I took his crackers is now too cool to be seen with his older sister. I dropped your lunch off the other day at school and you quietly said thanks and tried to catch up to your friends. I wasn't offended though. I know the time has finally come when you don't want to have your big sis drive you to parties or taunt you in front of girls. I hope you know that as a big sister, it is my job to be awkward around you and make you embarrassed. Sorry, not sorry.

Through all of the years so far you've been there for me. You respected my space when I needed some time to myself. You always made me smile when I was having a rough day. You're even my go to for gossiping about the latest family drama. It's hard to grasp the idea that you are now taller than me and more talented than I'll ever be. I'm so proud of you and everything you've accomplished so far and I can't wait to see where you go in life.

I love you,

Your big sis