Coming from being an only child, I always wondered what it would be like to have a sibling. Or better yet, a sister. Being an only child makes my friendships and relationships I have with my family that much more important to me. That much deeper. And that much more special. When I was 10 years old, she was born. She was the tiniest thing I ever saw. I looked at her and when she looked up at me with her big eyes, she was the most precious thing ever.

When she was growing up we started getting closer and closer. When the tinker bell movies came out, we would watch the trailer at the computer over and over again. We would play the fairy game they had on the website and make our own fairy to fly around pixie hollow. Another thing we would do for hours is play on Barbie dot com. We would play all the fashion games and hair games and all the princess games. My favorite thing we used to play and still do is hide and seek in her small room and she would try so hard to hide when I would pretend I couldn't find her. When we were both younger, we both looked like we could be sisters. We have the same hair color, same smile,same everything. And having that close relationship I have had with her has just grown to be stronger and stronger.

Now that she is older and I'm older, we can talk about topics that she would be able to give her opinion on. I remember I asked her advice on what to wear on a date and she said, "If you are going to dinner, then dress a little bit nicer. But if you're going to a movie then make sure to dress comfortably." And she said the same thing for makeup advice as well. She has an iPod now and texts me throughout the week. But, for her texting me is a bunch of emojis. Or she Facetimes me and calls me on snap chat. I can always count on her to make me laugh and can talk to her about anything, and well she gives pretty good advice for 10 years old. She is smart beyond her years and is a strong girl.

Now, since she is older what we do is not kid games as much anymore. Now, I'm able to take her to the park and be able to watch her. I am able to find other games to play that is outside of her room. Having her as a little cousin has been the best thing I could ever ask for. Watching her grow up every day is such a treat and I get a front row seat. Seeing her always brightens up my day, even though it is a complete downpour. I can not wait to see our friendship and relationship grow and grow. I swear to always watch over her each and every day, make sure all her wishes come true, and try to keep her young as long as possible.