Dear sister,

It's pretty safe to say, growing up with a sibling is something most of us take for granted. We spend so much of our lives together you don't even stop to think about what it would be like to not have you here. We argue, and fight, and we definitely do NOT always get along. But the truth is, that's normal. Neither of us is perfect, and we're not always going to get along, it's' our job to push each other's buttons, to fight and then makeup. I didn't realize how useful having a sister was until I left for college and you weren't always here anymore. So I just wanted to take this time to say how much I appreciate having you as my sister.

Thank you, for always being there. I don't even want to think of the disaster family parties would be without you there. Who else would I talk to?

Thank you, for letting me borrow your clothes and shoes, even though most of the time you didn't even know until I was already wearing them out.

Thank you, for always having my back, and keeping my secrets. For covering for me when I come home late, and especially taking the blame for things so I can still go out with friends.

Thank you, for being my friend. One of the best parts about having a sibling is you never have to worry about doing anything on your own. You were always there to play with me when we were younger, and even now I always have someone I can drag to the mall with me, or get ice cream with. You're someone I can always count on to be there.

I'm sorry if I never thanked you for all that you do and have done for me. I'm sorry if my life got too busy to remind you how much you mean to me

I often wonder how different my life would have been without you. I know we have our fights and occasionally say I wish you never existed, but the truth is, I can't picture a single memory or part of the future without you in my life. You are my little sister, and I really don't know when or how it happened, but it feels like I just blinked and you grew up.

I just want you to know that as much as I tease you, make fun of you, and am mean to you, I have also been watching over you all these years. I am the only one who can do any of that stuff to you, and if anyone else tries just know I'll always have your back because I know you'll always have mine.

Thanks for being you.

Love,

Your sister