When I first found out about you, I was not the happiest little girl in the world. I always thought little siblings came to steal half of mom and dad's attention from me and take all of my toys. People told me I would love being a big sister, but I did not believe them until I got to hold you for the first time. I fell in love with you as soon as you were placed into my arms.
You went from a crying, stinky baby to my in-home playmate in a matter of a few years. I began to realize a little sister is like having a real life baby doll to dress and play with. You immediately became my favorite toy, despite your distaste for our tea parties since you only wanted to eat the dishes. I went from being afraid to share to loving letting you play with me, but on my terms, of course.
As we grew up together, you began to become someone I ran to for everything. When I needed a shoulder to cry on, someone to complain to or sometimes just someone to sing and act a fool with on the car ride home you were always there. You stood by me through my good, my bad, and my ugly, even when you did not quite understand it.
At the time, I did not put much thought into growing up with you by my side at such a young age; however, looking back now, I could not imagine growing up without you. People now talk about how they loved being an only child during their childhood. I am happy I cannot relate. You quickly became my best friend and still are to this day, even though you drive me crazy from time to time.
No matter what happens to us in life, I will always be here for you. Growing up can be hard, but I would never let you go through it alone. You and I will face so many challenges in life and we will face them hand in hand. God did not just give mom and dad another daughter or me just a little sister, He gave me a life long friend to walk through life with.
You are more than just my sister. You are my secret keeper, my other half, my playmate, my personal comedian, my trouble maker and my best friend. I was blessed the day I became your big sister and I cannot wait to see what the rest of our lives hold for us.
I love you, little Sis.
