What It's Really Like Being The Only Girl Sibling | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

What It's Really Like Being The Only Girl Sibling

God created brothers, and God saw that it was good.

447
What It's Really Like Being The Only Girl Sibling
Emily Weichelt

And on the 15th day of September and the seventh day of October, God created my two older brothers, and God saw that it was good.

An older brother is a special gift from God. Luckily for me, God blessed me with two of them. Sure, there are days full of nitpicking at each other over who is going to sit in the dreaded middle seat on road trips and arguing over what television channel to watch. Growing up being the only girl sibling in the family was quite the experience, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.

I always had a friend to hang out with.

Whether this included playing catch with your older brothers or wrestling with them, childhood was never boring. The best parts were when your brothers would play with Barbies or your dollhouse with you.

I always had two people watching over me.

You've probably heard that an older brother is protective of their little sister, and this—my friends—is the truth. Older brothers will tell you a guy is bad news, even though you go after him anyway. When that guy really did turn out to be bad news and you are left heartbroken, instead of saying "I told you so", they will be there to pick you up. An older brother is one guy that will never break your heart.

I always had a mentor and role model.

Both of my older brothers played tennis in high school, and it is a sport I learned to love. My brother Cody was a senior when I was a freshman and I saw him compete in a district tennis tournament. That's when I decided that I wanted to become a great tennis player just like him. My brothers both motivated me and practiced with me on the court. This led to them being my loudest fan club at my matches.

I always had an honest opinion.

So your brothers don't like your outfit or tell you that you are wearing too much makeup...A brother isn't going to sugar coat things.

A hot shower was first come first serve.

If you sleep in, you might as well sleep in an hour longer because that shower water is already ice cold and will be for a while.

The sports channel trumps reality television.

Being the only girl with two older brothers plus a father who wants to watch every sport event and every highlight on television, you might as well go to your friends house to watch "The Bachelorette."

When both of my brothers eventually moved out, I realized how much I missed them.

It wasn't until my brothers went to college that I realized how much they meant to me. Let me tell you, being the only child at home is boring. I would come home from school and missed my brothers' company. It's hard being the youngest child because you watch all your siblings become adults while you are still in the process of growing up. Holidays where your whole family is at home start to become a little more special to you.

I love you, Jordan and Cody.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
singing
Cambio

Singing is something I do all day, every day. It doesn't matter where I am or who's around. If I feel like singing, I'm going to. It's probably annoying sometimes, but I don't care -- I love to sing! If I'm not singing, I'm probably humming, sometimes without even realizing it. So as someone who loves to sing, these are some of the feelings and thoughts I have probably almost every day.

Keep Reading...Show less
success
Degrassi.Wikia

Being a college student is one of the most difficult task known to man. Being able to balance your school life, work life and even a social life is a task of greatness. Here's an ode to some of the small victories that mean a lot to us college students.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

6 Signs You're A Workaholic

Becuase of all things to be addicted to, you're addicted to making money.

241
workaholic
kaboompics

After turning 16, our parents start to push us to get a job and take on some responsibility. We start to make our own money in order to fund the fun we intend on having throughout the year. But what happens when you've officially become so obsessed with making money that you can't even remember the last day you had off? You, my friend, have become a workaholic. Being a workaholic can be both good and bad. It shows dedication to your job and the desire to save money. It also shows that you don't have a great work-life balance. Here are the signs of becoming a workaholic.

Keep Reading...Show less
10 Life Lessons For The Camp Counselor
madison miller

Spending five, 10 or even more weeks in the outdoors leading elementary to high school aged kids for a week at a time is unique, to say the least. You see things in yourself you didn't think were there and experience emotions you can not explain. What you learn is valuable for more than just camp, but extends to life after the summer.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Things You Can Get Away With Now That You're At College

83% of my trends in college would have been shamed in high school.

1737
college life
Google Images

Transitioning from high school to college can be a stressful experience, especially if you're like me and hate change. Over the past two years I've realized there's many things I couldn't get away with in High School that are typically applauded in college.

1. Eat

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments