Today is my very best friend's birthday. And I'm not ashamed to say that my best friend in the whole, wide world is my very own little sister, Staci!
When we were little, life wasn't remotely the way it is now. Staci and I practically hated eachother. I thought I was much too old, and much too cool to hang out with my baby sister. After all, she was three years younger than me! And when you're a cool nine year-old, your six year-old sister following you around is an udder disaster. I wanted to be mature and independent like my older sister, Kelsey, so ironically, I followed HER around like a lost puppy. When Staci would try to come with us, I'd yell at her and tell her she was too young and that we didn't want her there. She tried to copy me at everything and I would get so frustrated! We'd often play hide-and-go-seek together. . . or as I liked to call it, hide-and-NO-seek. The poor girl would hide for hours at a time. But, needless to say, in return she was quite the little brat to me, and the BIGGEST tattle tell I'd ever met. I guess we had a typical big sister-little sister relationship. We got along sometimes..... on occasion.... maybe..... when the weather was permitting....if you got lucky.
But somewhere in the course of my short eighteen years of life, this crazy girl turned from my worst nightmare, into my best friend. I don't know when and I sure as hell don't know how, but it happened.
I tell her everything. And if you don't think I mean that, I dare you to quiz her. She knows more about me sometimes than I know of myself. Talking to her is as easy as talking to myself in the mirror. I trust her with everything. She's one of the few people that, regardless of what's going on in her life, she's never lied to me, ditched me, played me, or hurt me. When she hears crazy rumors about me, she never believes. She doesn't even question it. When the parents are fighting, we cry together. When all hell as broke loose and I'm mad as mad can be, she's right by my side ready to karate chop whoever I tell her to. When we talk about a boy I like, she just smiles her reassuring smile and tells me it'll all work out, even though we both know I'll never give it a chance to. When life's handed out all it's lemons, she's there to help me sell them on Ebay.
I know we'll be there for eachother forever. Through college, weddings, jobs, and baby diapers. I know she'll always be the one watching out for me, making sure nothing goes wrong and I don't do anything stupid, and she knows I'll be doing the exact same.
With her, I never worry about boys coming between us. No boy would dare do such a thing. I don't worry about us growing apart or not having enough time together. I know as long as I have breath to breathe, she'll be here for me.
I owe her all I am and will ever be. I owe my partial sanity to my loyal, wonderful, crazy, gorgeous little sister. Happy Birthday Staci! (:
Brooke! This is cute, It’s amazing how sister and brothers hate each other from the beginning but sometimes always grow together. I am the youngest out of my two sisters, I would always follow them around. I would always get yelled at and be the little sister no one else wanted around. But right now, My sisters and I are closer than ever. I am always thankful for them, they will always be here to support me. So I’m glad you have that relationship with your little sister! Cherish it (:
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! My relationship with my older sister was pretty similar though I was the one following her and she was the bratty teen who wouldn’t let me come. I often times wonder why it is that I became best friends with my sister and I think you are on to something. Sisters are always going to be there and they know everything about you because they have lived through your life with you. Though I doubt I would have realized this if I hadn’t gone through the typical sister relationship of fighting yelling and tattling. Your blog gave me great joy to read thank you.
ReplyDeleteBrooke, first I'd like to say that I'm surprised you didn't say me! Ugh gosh! Just kidding :) Your post are probably my favorite out of the six or so I read. I'm going to miss the crap out of you when we go our separate ways (but there is Skype so maybe we'll survive). I would also like to say that Staci is one of my favorite people in this world and I remember when you first moved here and hated her! And I'm so glad you guys are friends because you are both pretty cool people (although Staci can ride a horse so I think she beats you.... (Sorry)).
ReplyDeleteThat is pretty cool that you have that kind of relationship with your younger sister. I agree that family member can be pretty great friends. I think this is because, while most friends come and go with time, people usually remain in contact with their families and maintain their familial relationships. Even though I do not live with any of my siblings because they’re all pretty old, I am still really close with my older brothers and sisters and my parents and I know that they will always be a part of my life and that they will always be there for me. Anyway, I enjoyed reading this post. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour relationship with your sister is great. She is such a sweetheart. I try to do the same with my brother, but he sometimes ignores me. But siblings are always going to be with you, for better or worse, you are stuck with them, so you might as well love them. I always miss my brother when he is out living his own life being a "Big Kid" and teaching. He is always the friend I go to if I have troubles, or need a buddy to hang out with. Siblings are some of the best friends in the world :)P.S Tell your sister hi!
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