When I was 4 years old, I was blessed with the news that I would be receiving a younger sister. Nine months later Caitlin was finally here. When Caitlin was about 2 weeks old, and my curiosity led me to actually step on her to see what happened. Too this day the poor girl has an indent in the middle of her chest.
Looking back at my childhood, I was the worst sister ever. I made Caitlin believe in all of the monsters under her bed, never let her play with me and my friends, and made sure I always got the bigger bedroom.
Caitlin and I had it rough growing up. Our parents got divorced about 7 years ago, and have hated each other since. It was just Caitlin and I for a while. However, these have been some of the best years of my life. Since moving to Purdue, I miss the days I am able to drive Caitlin around or waking her up with breakfast on a Saturday morning.
Even though I tease her about her 3.8 GPA, or the fact that she landed the part of the lead role’s friend and not the lead role in the school musical, I look at Caitlin now as she’s growing up. I can’t express how lucky I am to have her. Having someone to call when you just want a break from school is the best feeling ever. My sister is like the escape I need when I am ever sad or stressed out. My sister is the strongest girl I know. No one knows you better than your sister. Caitlin has been there through it all. I have truly been blessed to have a girl like her in my life. I love you Caitlin.
-Lauren