Being the oldest sibling, and the only girl is definitely interesting. I am extremely overprotective of my brothers, but they're also extremely overprotective of me. I think overall they are the best gift I could have asked for in this life. Sure we fight, but if we didn't, would we really be siblings?
Through being an older sister, especially to brothers, I have learned so much both about myself and life.
When you have younger brothers you:
Are basically like a mom.
Jessica Jones-Thompson
If you're like me you have definitely been accidentally called mom a few times. And I mean it really isn't that far off when you give them rides and money a lot and have been there over their shoulder since they were babies.
Have developed a ton of patience because of them.
Jessica Jones-Thompson
You know they drive you insane. They are constantly in your ear bugging you about things because they are your annoying little brothers. But through dealing with this you definitely have developed patience.
Only want the best for them.
Jessica Jones-Thompson
No matter what they do, they are still your little brothers (even if they tower over you) who deserve the world and you won't allow them to settle for any less. So you set your expectations high and push them to do the best that they can.
Think most girls aren't good enough for them.
Madyson Thompson
Of course, there are a few exceptions, but most of the girls they encounter you do not approve of. You and your mom seriously only want them with the best and so you have high expectations. And when someone comes around that you actually do like you yell at them to be nice and keep her around.
Are extremely protective of them.
Jessica Jones-Thompson
They have been your real life baby dolls since the second they were born and you will never let them live that down, and you will always be protective of them. At games, if someone fouls them you are so angry because no one can hurt your brothers.
Are their biggest fan (Okay, maybe second biggest, but only behind your mom).
Jessica Jones-Thompson
Having younger brothers is like having your own kids and basically everything they do you get excited for. When they score their first goal, or touchdown, or have their first shut out. When they make a team or pass a test, you are there with them cheering them on the loudest way you can.
Are their lifelong teacher.
Jessica Jones-Thompson
You love teaching them, being promoted to a big sister is super exciting and it means you get to be someone's role model. They'll probably never admit it but deep down they look up to you and want to follow in your footsteps.
Have lifelong best friends.
Jessica Jones-Thompson
Sure you argue back and forth, maybe sometimes even fist fight but then an hour later you are asking each other if anyone is hungry and all is good again. This will continue on and then one day you're all older and you call each other to borrow something or have your kids meet up, you'll have people who automatically are your friends and make your family and life much bigger.
Are stronger because of them.
Jessica Jones-Thompson
Both physically and mentally you can find yourself having more strength because of them. They might be younger but often will outgrow you and can more than likely win in fights so you have to gain strength to get that one up. They also give you strength mentally because they teach you so many things through the years and while interacting and moving forward you gain more strength in your own mind and life.
