Dear Seester,
Today was a big week for you. You finally decided on where you want to go to college, you had a dance competition and so many other things. This made me think about how much you've grown. When I think about you and how you are going to conquer the world and college, I feel so much pride. I really wish I could do the whole proud mom thing and just brag about you all the time to my friends, even if they probably don't want to hear about it. I don't think I've ever told you how much you mean to me, so this is my letter to you as you get ready to start a new chapter in your life.
I consider you to be one of my best friends. I have quite literally grown up with you. We've shared a room, grown up in the same school district and danced with each other since you were a peanut. I have shared almost every aspect of my life with you. You've seen me be an angry shrew, an overtired spaz and just a hysterically sad person because my peanut butter was gone. You are stuck with me, not only in a sister capacity, but also in the sense that I consider you to be my friend, as well. I'm assuming this is mutual since you have decided if I get married, you are my maid of honor. Just for the record, you were always my first choice for that position. You are also my partner in crime.
I am so jealous of you, but I also admire you. You are an amazing dancer who can draw in anyone just with the way you emote on stage, where I could only pull off sassy or happy smiling. You are very intelligent and willing to put in the work to get what you want. You don't just expect things to happen for you because the world owes you or something. You have worked your butt off for years. It has totally paid off, and you're going to do so well in college. I'm also totally going to visit you because I can, and there's a lot of really good restaurants near your school. Also, your fashion sense is impeccable, and I wish you could rub off on me because sometimes I need something cuter than a pair of jeans and a T-shirt.
I wish I could be there for you. I know you are a very strong person, and you've overcome so much, but I wish I could be there 24/7 by your side, so when you need someone, I am there. Whether I am there so you have a shoulder to cry on or to help beat someone up, I just wish I could be there no matter what. Of course, I am always available for you on the phone, but if there was an issue where you need back up, it would take me awhile to get there.
I am so proud of you. You have been through so much, but you are still a smiley, bubbly person. You still move with this grace and elegance that is truly admirable. You don't let anything keep you from doing what you want, and no matter what obstacle you face, you overcome it with dignity.
I love you. I know we don't acknowledge this, and you told mom you would like me better if I had gills and could breathe underwater, but I do. I will always be here for you no matter what. I want you to know that no matter what happens, I will be here for you.
So yeah, I hope you know that, and if I ever deny saying these things, you have the evidence that I did. I can't wait to see what you do, and I'm so glad I get to call you my sister.
Love,
Your big seester
