Dear Little,

You don't know exactly who I am yet, but that day will get here before we know it. I’ve discovered so much about you. I know your favorite color, season, animal, and flower pattern. I’ve creeped so far back on your Facebook that I know exactly how awkward you were in 2008, and yet I’m still just as in love with you as I was before.

Over the next few weeks, you’ll wonder who I am, and I’ll bite my tongue while I try not to spoil it. I’ll awkwardly avoid you at our events, out of fear that I won’t be able to stop myself from gushing all over you. Although I’ll try to lead you astray with my clues, I hope you’ll still tell your friends that you want it to be me.

Please know that you will always have a friend in me. This sorority is your home away from home and that's what I'll be for you. I'll be your mom when you need someone to take care of you, I'll be your sister, your mentor, and one of the best friends you could ask for. You need it little? Big's got it.

I'll chase the boys away that clearly aren't a nine, and give you nothing but the truth when you ask if your outfit looks cute. We will Netflix binge together as we shop for matching shirts online. We can get in the car and just ride around for hours with no destination.

I promise to always be here for you no matter what. Whether it be boy troubles, friend troubles, or school troubles, you can believe I’ve been through it all and will help you to get through it, too. I promise to pick up the phone on the first ring and I'll always make sure you're OK.

Not only will you always have me, but you will always have your Grand Big and the rest of your family in your corner. They are just as excited as I am to have you to share this life with. You could not have picked a better family, really.

Little, I can’t promise to be perfect. I’m sure I’ll have my moments where you wonder who is the big and who is the little and I’m going to apologize in advance. I will always try to turn our less than ideal situations into the best and funniest stories and will always make up any of my shenanigans with feeding you and taking you shopping. Thank you for being you and I can’t wait to make even more memories in the coming years!

I can't wait for the day that you find out who I am.

Love,

Big