Sometimes I get so caught up in my own life, that I forget about yours. I forget that you are going through tough times, or happy times as well I as I am. Sometimes I find myself being selfish when I talk to you guys about all of my "problems." I forget that you might need to talk to me, and you might need me to be there for you. Well, I know I might forget, but I never stopped learning from you two. Little do you know that you have helped shaped the way I am today.

Alright, so I know I've always been considered the "annoying little sister." However, while I was being "annoying" and bothersome, I was learning from you two. When I was younger, I didn't quite realize how much I was learning from just watching you two grow up. I didn't know that my love for history came from you. I didn't know my love for baking came from watching you two burn endless amounts of cookies and pies. I didn't realize that I would learn how to treat people respectfully from watching you two treat those who hurt you. I didn't realize that my amount of excessive sarcasm would come from watching you two joke around. So thank you for just being yourselves and never trying to be something you guys aren't. It taught me that I didn't have to change the way I was to impress people. Thank you for making mistakes in order for me to learn from them.

Thank you guys for the simple things. For making sure I put sunscreen on when we go to the beach so my pale, Irish skin doesn't burn to a crisp. Thank you for taking me to soccer practice and horseback lessons when I still couldn't drive, even though you complained when Mom would ask you. For taking me prom dress shopping and picking out horrendous dresses. (I tried them on just for you) Thank you for attending every concert, play, musical, fair and talent show, you honestly have no idea how much that means to me. Thank you for listening to every single song I write, even though you could be doing something so much more productive with your time. For watching scary movies with me even though I tend to talk through the entire thing. Thanks for letting me sleep in your bed when you were away for college just so I could sleep with the dogs. (I don't know if you actually "let" me, but thanks anyways!) Thank you for making the little things, memorable.

Finally, thank you for showing me how to deal with hard or heartbreaking situations. For showing me what it's like to fall completely head over heels for a boy, only to get your heartbroken, but coming out a stronger woman than before. For teaching me to not regret any choice I made, for every choice has taught me something whether that be good or bad. For showing me that talking badly about someone will get you nowhere in life. For teaching me the importance of honesty and integrity. Thank you for showing me the power of forgiveness. I know you've both forgiven me a few times. Thank you for always being there for me through all of my life struggles, no matter what age I was. I know it was hard to see me go through some of the stuff I did and I am so thankful you two were there. You two (along with Mom and Dad) were my support system when I felt the most alone, the most afraid, and the most vulnerable. I would not be the person/woman I am today if it was not for you two. You two are my role models, best friends, and most importantly my big sisters. I love you.