Dear Little Sis,

You are growing up so much. Every day you're smarter and sweeter. However, as we grow up, you may only see a little part of me. Our age difference is a lot, close to 11 years, and while that may be a lot, we are still closer than ever.

Maybe when you grow older and more mature, you'll understand much more about how I am or why I act like I do. Maybe you'll see that when I stopped you from screaming too much, I meant to calm you down and teach you to use your inside voice.

In some ways, I appear more as a second mother to you than a sister. It's because I was there when mom needed me to change your diapers or to feed you your dinner while you refused to let the spoon past your lips. I walked you to sleep while you sniffled and yearned to go play. I kept a watchful eye as you played on the playground, making sure you were safe. You meant the world to me because you were my only sister.

Many siblings fight and enjoy watching the fall of their brothers and sisters, but I would rather watch you succeed. I hope to see you fulfill your dreams, whether they be little ones or big ones. I pray you receive all you wish for, and I pray you receive the happiest moments and the lessons which teach you how to cherish it all. Wishing you only happiness won't give you the full life experience. Unfortunately, you have to feel all the emotions there are - sadness, anger, excitement, love, etc. Life isn't going to let you just slip away with happiness, you have to embrace it all. Cherish the little happy moments while learning from your mistakes. After all, you're only human.

As your older sister I want you to have the best in life, but it's not always going to come as easy. You're going to have to work hard. Some days you're just not going to want to get out of bed. You will want to wallow in your thoughts and overthink every thought you have. Or you'll want to throw a vase at the wall because your day is just complete fudge. I understand and I'll be there to listen, advise you, and love you, but you have to understand that not all the days will be good. You will have to push through it with all your might, and you will cry and plead and scream, but those tears and strength will get you to the next level.

Always remember, your family loves you and will always be by your side. Remember to give a little and love a lot. Don't let yourself down because out of everyone only you can love yourself and support yourself the most.

With Much Love and Blessings,

Your Big Sis