Baby sister, you have forever been my person. I can remember the day mom and dad told me that you were coming into this world. Of course I had only child syndrome and was not ready, but you were coming and I could not stop it. Other than being very excited, I was nervous because being a big sister is a big deal. I wanted to be the best I could possibly be, for you, with no mistakes, no arguments, I wanted to be the perfect big sister.

The day you were born, I was a nervous wreck and I really didn't know what to expect, but I was so excited to meet you. As I got to the hospital, put that yellow gown on, and got to reach into the glass and touch you, it was love at first sight. I wanted to teach you everything, hold you, feed you, I wanted to show you off to the world because I was so proud to be your big sister.

As you began to grow, you were starting to stand up in your crib on your own and it about killed me. At the same time, you had your days and nights mixed up and you would throw your toys at me while I was trying to sleep at night. You were starting to figure small things out, that is when I realized the growing up process had begun, and I was far from ready.

You kept getting bigger and bigger, you looked up to me, I was your best friend and you were mine. Did I ever mention that you loved to play air plane and hide and seek? Your favorite movie was "The Lion King" and I can honestly say I can quote that movie because you made me watch it so much. At the time, I was okay with that because you loved it, your happiness was mine.

You got through elementary school and I could tell that you were just like me. Attitude, stamina, personality, everything about you was me. I was so proud of all of your awards and accomplishments. You were growing up so quick, and with everything that we had been through, you were the strongest of the two of us.

You are about to go into high school now, and I am a complete nervous wreck, I don't know how to feel about this transition. You are so beautiful and so smart but also so hard headed that I can barley stand you half of the time. I just want you to know that it will not be easy, but when is life ever easy? You will have hard times, heart breaks, and you can always pick up the phone and call me. You are my person, little one, and you are the first love of my life. No matter how hard it is for me to watch you grow, it has to been the best experience of my life. Thank you for teaching me to love, stay calm, and be who I really need to be. I love you so much.