“I smile because you're my sister, I laugh because you can't do anything about it.”- Unknown
Growing up with an older sister that is two and a half years older than me has taught me a lot more than I ever realized. When looking back on my childhood, I realize that there is a lot that I didn't do because my sister tried it and either she or my parents told me not to. It wasn't until recently that I noticed how little life experience I really do have, because it's something my sister failed, so my family thought that I would fail too. My older sister and I are two completely different people. Yes, we have similarities, but there are so many things that we differ on, yet my parents liked to treat us very similar while we were growing up.
Growing up with an older sister taught me that I am never alone. She's always there for me, no matter what. Whenever we fought as kids--and even now, it takes some time, but we always make up eventually. We love each other so nothing else matters. Growing up with an older sister taught me that she's "dad's favorite kid" and I have to accept that, but I slowly learned throughout the years that she's actually delusional and that I'm the real favorite. Growing up with an older sister that is only two and a half years older than me taught me that I have a second closet to enjoy--until she catches me, but also that no matter where I go in our hometown, or how old I am, I will always be known as "her little sister". By now, I have gotten used to it, but growing up and hearing it more than a few times a year, it got old really fast.
Growing up with an older sister taught me that besides my parents, and even when they're gone, I will always have someone to love and care for me, unconditionally, not only because she has to, but because we have a bond that no one else has with me or her. We will always have each other, no matter what happens between us. I loved growing up with an older sister, as hard as they may be to believe at times, especially when we fight like we do. She made growing up fun for me, I have learned so much from her that I would never take back.
Stephanie, I love you and I wouldn't wish for anyone else but you to be my older sister. You have taught me so much and I love having you as my sister. We may not talk that often anymore, but when we do, I love hearing all of the stories you have to share. I miss you and thank you for being my sister.
