Dear Little Sister,
After 18 years, it's hard to believe that in a short time I'll be leaving our childhood home and embarking on my college journey. Of all the items and memories that I've been packing into boxes, you're the one thing I wish I could bring along with me to school. It's hard to imagine living anywhere without you, despite all of the times that I seemed so eager to get away from you during the 16 years of your life. Even with all of the ups and downs of our relationship, I'm not sure what I'll be able to do without you by my side while I'm away at school.
Sisterhood is a unique bond that no other relationship seems to compare to. We bicker constantly over almost everything, no matter how small and unimportant it may be, but seconds later we could be jamming to the latest Justin Bieber song as I drive us to a lunch date in my car. You may treat my closet like it's your own personal department store with me as your reluctant salesperson, and I may publicly get annoyed by your constant clothing thievery, but I've secretly always loved that you like my style choices enough to wear my clothes yourself. (I do, however, get angry when I receive something back stretched out or stained, but what am I going to do about it.)
I know you'll do amazing during the rest of high school without me there, but I do wish I could be there to cheer you on from the sidelines during your soccer and basketball games, see you ace every test, and watch proudly as you get your license. It's gonna suck not being there for all of your accomplishments, but I can't wait to hear all about them and see all of the pictures (because we both know Mom can't go anywhere without taking a few photos). I've always been so impressed -- and a little jealous -- of how you can be so athletic, intelligent, gorgeous, popular, and talented all rolled into one, while I try my best to check off just a couple of those boxes. There's not a doubt in my mind that you'll succeed and I wish you the best of luck, even though I know you don't need it.
Thanks to modern technology, you'll only be a few taps of my phone away at any given moment, but a FaceTime call and a few Snapchats will do little to erase my longing to see you in person and have a real heart to heart or just to hug you and hear about your day at school. You're my best friend, my adventure buddy, my better half, and probably the main reason for my inevitable homesickness. Soon enough you'll be off to college for yourself, and I can't wait to be there to move you into your own dorm as you start your own college adventure. But for now, I'm going to enjoy these last few memories that we make before I leave myself.
With Love,
Big Sister
