Dear Big Bro,
I just want to start off by saying that I'm sorry for getting all sappy on you, but I've had 20 years of thank you's built up that you deserve (well, sometimes). We obviously have had our fair share of ups and downs but I would never want to call anyone else my brother except you. You make me proud to live up to the name you've established.
Thank you for always sticking up for me.
I know I can be an idiot sometimes and get in fights with mom and dad but it means a lot that you always have my back, even when it is my fault. Thank you for sticking up for me when my friends made me cry, telling me that it was no big deal. And thank you for always having my back when I've been pushed around.
Thank you for making me strong.
Whether it was beating me up for taking your stuff or getting me through tough times, having you by my side made me a stronger person. You taught me how to fight better than just pinching or kicking and you made my punches stronger. You taught me when to suck it up and get over it and when its okay to cry it out. The balance of both helped me be a stronger emotional person.
Thank you for always being down for late night snacks.
When I'm hungry at 12 A.M. I know I can always count on you for a late night McDonald's run or microwavable nachos. It may not seem like much, but it makes me feel a little less worse about myself when you're there to share it with me.
Thank you for taking care of me when Mom and Dad couldn't.
You drove me around for years until I finally could, you babysat me when Mom and Dad were out for the night or weekend (and didn't let me throw parties), and made sure I had food on the table, even if it was just fast food, when the rents were running late that night. It really showed me how much you cared.
Thank you for being the trial run for parenting.
And for letting me get away with more than you did.
Thank you for bringing all your cute friends over for all these years.
Sorry if I gawked a little too much, and thank you for not getting too mad at me about it.
Thank you for being my best friend.
Many siblings are only just that, but I'm lucky enough to know that we aren't. Knowing that I always have someone to grab Chipotle with, or see that movie I've been meaning to watch for a while, or even just someone to text about my latest accomplishments means the world to me. Hanging out with you is when I have my best memories and I always have a million laughs when I tag along with you and your friends. Our age difference seems so minimal when you don't look at me like your "annoying little sister." Sorry that you're stuck with me, but thank you for making the most of it.
Love always,
Your Little Sis
