Anyone who has younger siblings will be able to relate to this. A relationship with a younger sibling is one of the most amazing, fun, dramatic and loving relationships you will ever have. So with that, to my younger sister Sammy: you have forever changed my life.
When we were little, mom forced us to wear the same outfits because we were only three years apart. I hated every second of it. We would get the same gifts at Christmas time, just different colors. You always wanted to hang out with me and my friends at recess. Mom and dad constantly reminded me to set a good example for you and to protect you always, but they never told me 12 years later that you would be my best friend, my crutch, the person I still get into trouble with and the person I still try to protect from this harsh world. You've gone and grown up on me.
Time changes us. You have changed for the better, and with that, you have changed me for the better. I am fearless because of your "its such an awful idea, but it's only awful if we get caught" attitude. I am full of laughter because of your hilarious attitude, I am full of joy because of your constant love for life, I am grounded because you remind what really matters in life, I am confident because I know you have my back, I am proud because you're my baby sister.
I feel as though I have learned more from you than you have from me. For that, I am sorry. I should have done a better job at being the "good" role model. I should have gotten better grades, I shouldn't have given mom and dad so much attitude. I am not sorry I pushed you so hard. I am not sorry that I say "I love you" so much, I am not sorry I was overprotective. I am not sorry for being too lovey and hugging you "way too much". You have changed my life, Samantha. I would not be the same person I am today without having you as my baby sister. You will stand beside me on my wedding day, you will be there when I start my own family one day and I can only hope they turn out as good as you.
