1. If I can't find something there's a 90% chance she has it.
Even if it doesn't fit them, the next time I'm snooping through their closets, I know I'll find all my clothes.
2. No one’s hair is safe.
I chopped my little sister’s hair once, then she cut her OWN hair. Don't chew gum too close to your sisters' faces, and definitely don't sit on their ponytail.
3. Everything’s a competition, and we all want to win.
We've always competed over whose fish was larger, and we argue over the last piece of french bread and bowl of gumbo. You can bet there's a 20 minute debate about which Disney movie is being viewed each night. No one ever gets the last word, because no one ever stops talking! Honestly, we should be keeping a tally.
4. Your sisters have your back no matter what...
My sisters are always on my side, supporting me, and helping me with difficult decisions. They will make a fool of themselves with me if I ask them, because sisters don't let sisters go down alone. When I decided to move across the country to go to school, they didn't bat an eye before supporting and loving me.
5. The only time you get the song part you want, is when you're alone.
You're sitting in the car with your three siblings and 'Cabinet Battle #1' comes on, so everyone chooses which character's part they want to sing. You quickly realize that your sisters are faster than you and have already taken Jefferson, Hamilton, and Madison, so now you're the chorus.
6. They think they know everything.
My oldest sister said my first article should be, “’10 reason why Aubrey is the literal best person in the world.’ It basically writes itself!” My next oldest sister, Savannah, is the one who suggested this article topic. Our favorite pastime: telling each other fun facts the others didn't know until we run out.
7. They actually do know everything.
When I don't know what to do, I turn to the trusty 'Seesters' group message, and all of a sudden I have three answers to my problem. I think the reason God placed four siblings in our family is because, on our own we're incomplete. Together, we can solve any problem and get though anything (and we've gotten each other through some very difficult times). Together we're a squad you don't wanna mess with.
8. Sisters are very stubborn.
I think this one explains itself. If you take four strong southern women with an opinion and put them all together -- you get a hurricane.
9. Toughen up (figuratively).
I've had to learn to be less sensitive to teasing and jokes. I know that they don't ever say things to hurt me, and having a tough outer shell has prepared me for encounters with the world outside of my family. (p.s. our shells shouldn't ever be too hard)
10. Toughen up (literally).
I have more battle scars and callouses than I care to admit, and the majority are from fights, nay, battles, with Camille. Sadly, we've been brawling since she was old enough to move her hands. You should never underestimate the strength of your little sister and her teeth and nails. Of course, my big sisters are just as vicious, and being sat on by multiple healthy girls can be terrifying.
11. My name is Aubrey, Savannah, Camille, and then Shelby!
Until college, my sisters and I attended all of the same schools together and had the same teachers. I learned to respond to all of my sisters' names very well. My mom does that mom thing of listing every child before she gets to my name, and now that there's a puppy at our house, she calls us Rosie, too.
12. Knowing how to read emotions and expressions.
Knowing how to tell when they aren't in the mood for jokes or conflict is important, because you might wake up to an empty closet or they won't talk to you for days. Truly knowing your sisters can also be helpful when they are really hurting or having a bad time, so you can offer cuddles, comfort, and food.
13. No one sister is quite like the other.
Aubrey is my sweet, hilarious, positive, helpful, organized, loving sister that could probably plan 100 events in her sleep. Savannah is my independent, sassy but classy, strong, and caring seester who tells it how it is. There's me... and then there's Camille, who's trendy, athletic, goofy as heck, devoted, and wise in her ways. I love the things we all have in common like passion, intelligence, and our DNA (ha).
14. I'll never be without a friend.
