10 Things I Want To Thank My 2 Older Brothers For
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10 Things I Want To Thank My 2 Older Brothers For

You have both taught me things that no one else could.

Maggie Eckberg
May 15, 2018
University of Wisconsin, Madison
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10 Things I Want To Thank My 2 Older Brothers For
Maggie Eckberg

When I was a baby, you didn’t know what to do with me. When I was a child, you discovered that I was always someone you could play with. When I was tween, we bickered constantly (and I do mean CONSTANTLY). When I was a teenager, we became best friends. Throughout the years you guys have done so much for me, and now it’s my turn to say thank you. So, here is a short list of all the things I should thank you for, that, in my opinion, is long overdue.

1. Thank you for pushing me down the stairs as a child

I would have never learned how to get back up.

2. Thank you for teaching me how to deal with drama

When boys fight, they punch each other and move on, and honestly, that’s how I wish girls would behave too.

3. Thank you for protecting me from the assholes

Sometimes you are able to tell which guys are good for me and which aren’t, even when I can’t see it. I’m sorry I didn’t always listen.

4. Thank you for inspiring me to work hard

You both attended fantastic universities, so I knew I had to work hard to accomplish the same.

5. Thank you for teaching me how to take responsibility for my actions

Even though I was the baby of the family and could probably get away with anything, you showed me that that’s not how people should behave.

6. Thank you for making me tough as hell

Your relentless teasing gave me a thicker skin than most, and because of that, I was able to make it through extremely difficult situations and come out even stronger in the end.

7. Thank you for making me extremely competitive

If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t know how to fight relentlessly for what I want.

8. Thank you for always being there to listen

I know listening to me complain about my problems isn’t your favorite activity, but thanks for doing it anyway.

9. Thank you for giving me the advice that only brothers can give

Sometimes Mom and Dad don’t know how to tell me to just suck it up and move on, but luckily you do.

10. Thank you for being my best friends

We are not related by choice, by we are best friends by choice, and honestly, I know I lucked out with you two.

Love you both more than words.

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