At first, I wasn't sure about having younger siblings around the house. I feared my parents would lose all interest in me. I was young, and I love attention as it is, so the thought of losing it because of a baby didn't sit well with me.

But being the oldest of my siblings has been one of the greatest blessings of my life.

It is my duty to pave a path that my siblings can follow throughout their lives, and I must make sure that I act wisely. I am a big influence to them, and they want to be just like me. Therefore, I need to be the best role model possible.

That's a huge responsibility on my shoulders, but I want nothing but the best for my siblings, so showing them the right direction is not a chore.

I learned through trial and error though. I couldn't always be perfect. Nobody can.

Years ago, I heard the old question, "Do you want your brother and sisters to turn out like you?" And I do, but when I am making poor decisions, I don't. So, that was a big eye-opener for me.

It was then that I knew for sure how much of an influence I had on my siblings' lives. After that, I did my best to be the best person I could for them.

Growing up with the kids was a mess here and there. Children fight, babies cry and everyone gets frustrated. But I never let a fight get in the way of anything. Arguments are temporary, and my love for them is endless.

I have watched them grow right in front of my eyes. I have been through everything with them from the time they were born, and I have done my best to always make sure that I am creating an image of myself that they can look up to.

I would do anything for those kids. They are my best friends, they have been for years and they will be for years to come.

So, if you ask me about my siblings, I will go on and on about them. I have hundreds of pictures and videos of them that I will show you. And I will 100 percent talk them up because they are amazing.

I have helped mold them myself, and I am so proud of that. I am so proud of the people they are becoming. Being the oldest has changed my life in a way that I never thought it could.

I owe who I am, partially, to my siblings — because of them, I made sure that I did everything "right." I made sure that I was my best self, and I made sure I was always there for them, whether they needed me or not.

Because of them, I have opened up my heart more, putting love into what I do. And because of them, I know what unconditional love is.

I love you AJ, Gracie, Karmann and Iyana. Forever and ever.