When I think back on being the older sister to just two children, it was easy. Back then, there was not as much responsibility or blame for anything since my younger sister and I are exactly two and a half years apart so we grew up in the same generation. Now being the oldest of four, it is a tad more difficult to handle, but there are many great things to being a big sister to whatever number of children.

1. You always have something to do.

No matter the time of day that I am home, I am always busy, usually babysitting my baby sisters, two of whom are younger than the age of five, and the other is just 17 years old. I am always busy running around with them, doing errands for them, or doing errands with them. They keep me busy, and make my days fly by.

2. You can enjoy kid games.

We all know that when we grow up, we are expected to drop the kid games and grab a newspaper. Luckily, when you have younger siblings that receive toys and galore, you are part of that deal. You can play with whatever toys they have. When you go play outside, you get the chance to play all those games you had to give up for adulthood. For example, Ring-Around-the-Rosey, tag, and even the park jungle gym.

3. There is non-stop entertainment.

There are six people in my house, the majority of which are kids, so one can only imagine how chaotic the house can get. When you walk into my house, the first thing you will see are the toys a mess on the floor and the kids dancing to either "Bubble Guppies" or "Goldie and Bear." I love it when I come home because there is always something going on. The kids act like the silly children they are, saying the cutest things.

4. You always have a cuddle buddy.

You know those days where all you want to do is sit on the couch and watch television while cuddling with someone? Well when you have young siblings and it is about their nap time, that opportunity awaits. My little sisters love to cuddle and I love to cuddle with them when we are all lounging around in the living room watching television.

5. Last but not least, you get to create an incredible sibling bond, something that not even your parents can understand.

The amount of time you get to spend with your younger siblings aides in creating an unbreakable bond. This particular bond is stronger than any other relationship, including parents, best friends, and even with pets (for you pet lovers out there).

Though my sisters and I may have our bad days, we have more good days than anything. I feel very fortunate to be an older sister. I am truly blessed.