The thing about being a big sister is that I am the role model, which is weird because that means I get to set the bar, so to speak. Being a sister is complicated because you are your sibling's best friend, yet also (sometimes) worst enemy. Sometimes my siblings and I love each other and sometimes we just get under each other's skin. Leaving for college has made me realize how much I truly love and miss my siblings. I am so proud of my siblings and watching them grow up has been so cool. Being a big sister is like what I imagine being an aunt will be. I get to spoil them and then bring them back home and not worry about them.

One time I picked my sister up from school so we could go try Mary Lou's and watch Netflix. I was so excited because for the first time my sister and I got to hang out alone and I actually had a car and money to do so. There was another time where I got to pick up my youngest sister from Kindergarten and go out for lunch. I'm not sure who was more excited me or her. She was so happy and had so much fun that it felt amazing to be able to be that sister. The thought that I made my sister that excited made me soo happy. I get to be the big sister I never had because I'm the oldest. I had my mom which I am nowhere complaining about but it's not like having a sister.

I love being a sister. I can help my siblings when they don't want to talk to my parents. If they need to vent or they need help they know they can count on me. There are times where we fight/argue and we don't want anything to do with each other but we always stick together. Being the big sister means making sure my siblings stay out of trouble because I know how my parents will react. However, being a big sister also means I love embarrassing my siblings like cheering extra loud for my sister at cheerleading competitions and football games. It also gives my sister another whole closet to take from (without asking). It also means making sure you label your food in the fridge.

Like parents you only get your siblings and I wouldn't trade mine in for the world, no matter how annoying they can be. It's crazy how much you can learn from your siblings. I am so proud of who my siblings have become and who they are going to grow up to be. We may not agree on everything but we're not supposed to. Being a sister is the best role I have in my life and I am so blessed that I was able to experience what it's like. Life is hard but the only people who truly understand your life are your siblings.