Dear Younger Siblings,

In a few short days, I'll be flying home and we'll be reunited. And just a few short weeks after that, I'll go back to school and we'll be separated again. There's so much we need to squeeze into such a short time so there are a few things you should know before I get home.

1. I'm going to be really tired.

Finals have sucked the life out of me, so if I spend a lot of time lying in bed and watching Netflix, don't take it personally. I really just need a break.

2. I'm a poor college student

As much as I want to take you out to do fun stuff and to buy you cool things, my wallet might actually break if I don't practice some money management.

3. I have to squeeze a lot of affection into a short period of time

You'll be sick of my hugging and touching and bothering of you, but it won't matter because I'll be gone soon and we'll miss each other a lot.

4. I want to see my friends, too

There are many people who I haven't seen in months, yet there's only one me. Please don't be offended if I'm not around as much as you want me to be.

5. I've gotten used to my independence

I can almost guarantee that I'm going to butt heads with mom and dad about curfew and driving my car so just look out.

6. Speaking of my car: I'm going to want that back

I know you've been enjoying cruising around with your friends, and I'm happy to give you a ride, but let me just remind you who was here first.

7. Tell me everything

I want to hear all about your life: the good, the bad, and the ugly since I've been gone. I've been in your shoes so don't hold anything back.

8. You'll find out new things about me too

College changes a person so be prepared to find out what I've been up to between sleeping and dying these last few months.

9. You can be my food buddy

I can't even tell you how many places from home I miss while I'm away so if you ever want to go out to eat, hit me up. I'll be totally on board.

10. Christmas morning is going to be so much fun

I overdid it with the presents and we'll all just get to relax in PJ's drinking hot cocoa. I cannot wait.

11. I missed you so much

Who would have thought that being away from each other for so long would be so hard?