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The Things That You Realize As Your Baby Sister Grows Up

You'll always be my baby sister and my entire heart.

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The Things That You Realize As Your Baby Sister Grows Up
Livvy Land

Looking past the fights and petty actions towards one another, you realize that your little sister is one of your biggest blessings in life. For the most part, we can all agree that we (big sisters) were the boss when it came to the two of you, and you called the shots and told your baby sister what to do. You may have even forced them to do what you wanted and when you wanted to do it, even if you knew they'd hate it. But as your baby sister grew up to be your not-so-baby-sister anymore, you probably realized so many things. This child that added to the family, and possibly took away from you being the only child, has grown into your lifelong best friend.

1. You thought that you were sassy growing up.

If you, for once, ever thought that your sass level was real, you got a rude awakening when baby sis got old enough to have that sass. This girl has so much more sass than you ever thought about having, only because she learned from the best though. You must keep in mind that it is temporary (somewhat), and you (and your family) will get through it.

2. Opinions start to form.

As she grows up, she will start to form her own opinions (and they may not always agree with yours). This is a good thing, but part of you will miss how she used to agree with everything that you said just because she wanted to be "cool" like big sis.

3. The too cool for you (and everyone but her friends) phase.

Everyone goes through it, so be prepared. It sucks when you're asking if she wants to go and do something and the reply back is, "that's not cool." However, it's part of her growing up and finding who she is. Don't take it to heart, because she'll always come back and need you. I mean, you are her big sister.

4. They bypass you in size.

My little sister outgrew me a year ago, and she could probably take me if she wanted to. I won't tell her that, though, because that's not what she needs to know. Just keep in mind that picking a fight as she grows up may not be the best idea, and you may not win (like when you were 14 and she was 10).

5. No boy will ever be good enough for your little sister.

She'll bring home boys, or maybe just talk about them in front of you, but that still won't change that you judge and pick apart every little thing about them. No boy amounts to what your little sister is worth. You may overreact to her dating or "talking," but she is your little sister and that's your job.

6. She'll always have your back.

As a big sister, you have one very important job and that is to keep her safe. To this day and for the rest of our lives, I will still "beat someone up" if they even think about messing with my baby sister. I really start to think I am some UFC fighter and can take anyone when it comes to her, but I'm here to keep her safe and I'll do that. But on the flip side, she'll always have your back too. I know that I can call my sister whenever I need her and regardless of the situation that I'm in. We have each other, and we don't give up on one another.

7. Support system.

Besides our parents, I am her biggest fan, and you will be too. I will always be at every sporting event that I can. I will cheer her on from miles away when I can't be there as well. I will critique her and fix her however I can, but I will always tell her and make her know how awesome of an athlete and sister that she is.

8. She's my best friend.

I've learned that her advice is good when I actually let her talk. We can tell each other any and everything, and we have this alliance together and do not break it by telling our parents anything. She is my person, she is my go-to, she is my entire heart, and she is my baby sister. She will keep me wild, and I will keep her safe.

No matter how old she gets, I will still tell her that I love her, watch over her and protect her, and tell her all of my secrets. I will call on her in hard times, celebrate with her in good times and trust her with my life always. She's taught me so much in life and even about myself. So here's to you, Bailey! I've always got you, yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

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