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10 Things To Write In Your Father's Day Card

A few ideas on what to write in your dads' card.

Louisiana State University

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10 Things To Write In Your Father's Day Card

Meredith Perniciaro

Every dad out there is different. Some are more serious while others seem not to have a serious bone in their body. I know my dad is a pretty serious guy, but when he is in a goofy mood NOTHING is taken seriously. When Father's Day rolls around me and my brother are always stuck on what to write in his card. There are only so many things you can write each year before you have to start repeating yourself, so here are some fun creative things you can write in your Father's Day card.

1. Thank You, but with a little razzle dazzle

Dear dad,

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Student Life

10 Reminders For Your Little Brother, For When You're Not Around To Remind Him

I don't care if we live 14 hours away from each other or under the same roof, you will always be my best and closest friend.

University of Rhode Island

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brother and sister taking photo in ocean

Bailey Vanderveen

One of the most difficult things about leaving for college was moving away from my brother. The summer before my freshman year, we could both drive and were always out doing things with our friends, but we somehow managed to spend more time with each other than I could keep up with. We'd have movie nights together and go out to eat and just sit on our favorite white leather couch with our dogs and talk about anything and everything.

Since I've been away, I've compiled this list of all of the things I hope he remembers while I'm off at school and not around to remind him.

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15 Exhausting Responsibilities That Come Along With Being The Older Sister

Being the oldest sibling is a blessing.

Alpharetta, Georgia

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Simrit Shawla

One of the best parts of having a younger sibling is that when you are at a party and have no one to talk to, you have at least your so-called friend to talk with. However, dealing with your younger sibling when you are stressed out is not fun! Here are five responsibilities that all older siblings can relate to when handling their younger sibling

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Siblings

11 Telltale Signs You're The Youngest Sibling

I mean, isn't it obvious?

University of Rhode Island

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Cara Campanelli

It seems there is a certain stereotype for each order of sibling: oldest, middle, and youngest. My family consisted of three children so all of the stereotypes were fulfilled. I was the youngest with six years in between my sister and I and five years in between with my brother. Something in me could always spot out a fellow youngest child so what was it?

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20 Facts of Life as an Older Sibling

Facts of life you've come to accept when you're an older sibling.

UCLA

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Netflix

I have always considered being a "Big Sister" as a huge part of my identity. Some people simply say they have siblings, but don't really consider it a huge part of who they are. In my world, being a sister has shaped me for all that I am. My little brother and I are seven years apart!! Which is a pretty big gap between siblings. My brother's name is Brad and we could've not been any more different. He hates school and I love it. I'm a social butterfly and he usually keeps to himself. He learned how to swim in 10 minutes. I took swimming classes for a year and can barely float. I cry when I get yelled at and my brother shrugs it off.

Some people would think that we wouldn't have a great relationship because our ages, personalities, and interests are so different. However, since I became a sort of "Mother Figure" to my brother, we are extremely close. He knows about all the college happenings and I get to hear about all the middle school drama.

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5 Reasons Being The Oldest Sibling Is WAY Better Than Being The Youngest Or Middle Child

Sure, being the youngest may have its perks, but being the oldest is really where it's at.

University of Wisconsin Branch Schools

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5 Reasons Being The Oldest Sibling Is WAY Better Than Being The Youngest Or Middle Child

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Time after time, I see articles and lists on my timeline boasting about how incredible it is being the "baby" of the family.

"It's so great to be spoiled!"
"I'm treated like royalty!"
"I'm definitely the favorite child."

While I can't speak for the middle child(ren), on behalf of all of the oldest siblings, there are definitely perks that accompany being born first that aren't experienced by any of the other age ranges. We may not be the youngest, but we're still pretty kickass in our own way.

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A few ideas on what to write in your dads' card.

1. Thank You, but with a little razzle dazzle

2. From the oldest child

3. From the youngest child

4. Congrats!

5. You're Welcome

7. Too Obvious

8. From a daughter

9. From a son

10. Nursing home

I don't care if we live 14 hours away from each other or under the same roof, you will always be my best and closest friend.

I am so so proud of you

You do not need to have every little thing figured out

Work for it

I will always be here for you, no matter what

Hug Mom and Dad and the dogs for me

Your thoughts and ideas matter to the world

You can call me whenever you want

I don't have all the answers, but I'm an open book if you have questions

I really do appreciate all of the little things you do

Most importantly, I love you

Being the oldest sibling is a blessing.

1. You are the experienced child.

2. You are forced to do most of your sibling’s work!

3. “You’re older, you should know better.”

4. You help them out with their upcoming school schedule!

5. Making food!

6. Making sure they do their homework!

7. Keeping your current notes neat!

8. Taking your clothes!

9. Babysitting!

10. Driving them places!

11. Role Modeling!

12. Motivation!

13. Being optimistic.

14. The Golden Rule!

15. Spend time with them!

I mean, isn't it obvious?

1. "Aren't you (insert older sibling's name)'s little brother/sister?"

2. Hearing your siblings' many stories starting with "you don't remember this"

3. Everyone automatically thinks you are spoiled

4. Being the experiment for any of your siblings' boredom

5. Your parents constantly saying the wrong child's name

6. The only photo album you have is probably at your grandparent's house

7. You don't like to admit it, but you do get away with more than your siblings did

8. You're extremely wiser than your siblings

9. You're immune to roasts

10. Hand-me-downs

11. "You're growing up so fast! I remember the day you were born!" — my older sibling who has known me for my whole life and sees me almost every day

Facts of life you've come to accept when you're an older sibling.

1. Being responsible for getting them ready for school

2. They don't take you seriously when you scold them

3. Not knowing how to control them when they act out in public

4. They literally follow you everywhere

5. Embarrassing them in public

6. Your phone is never safe

7. Introducing them to your favorite hobbies (whether or not they like it)

8. If they screw-up, you're somehow always responsible

9. Being forced to match with them on every occasion

10. Being there for them through all their milestones (especially the awkward ones)

11. Teaching them to love your University

12. You never have to feel or act stupid...alone

13. Watching them go through puberty LOL

14. Realizing that puberty means that they've now become angsty teenagers

15. Accepting that your parents will always be more lenient with them

16. Having to drive them EVERYWHERE

17. Influencing their music tastes

18. Realizing that they've out-grown you

19. Knowing you'll still have to "hold their hand" no matter what age they are

20. Knowing you'll jump over mountains and valleys just for them

Sure, being the youngest may have its perks, but being the oldest is really where it's at.

1. You can bribe them to do things for you.

2. You're like another parent to them.

3. They can talk to you about things they're too scared to talk to your parents about.

4. You get to be their first best friend.

5. You were your parents crash test dummy, so you know the younger siblings' childhood will be bangin'.

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