Little-Big

When people ask if I am the oldest or youngest sibling, I always answer with, "I'm the baby." Though, my personality might boast a little more of the bossy older sibling. Maybe that's because I have always been the "Little-Big"..that is, "little" sister by birth, "big" sister by chance.

My big sister has special needs (I think that's the appropriate PC term of this decade). So, that's where the "Big" part of my "Little-Big" self label comes in. At some point in my younger years, I surpassed my sister, in some aspects. She, however, has surpassed me in so many others.

She is quick to forgive...I am not.

She instantly accepts everyone and generally shows no partiality (except to my Mom...her absolute favorite person in the universe....though I think I might follow in rank as #2)...me, not until I decide I can trust you.

She is a giver...I have never been as generous as she is.

She's hilarious...I've always aspired to be as funny as she is.

She's an incredible con-artist...I've never quite measured up to her skills.

Exhibit A - she called me last night just to ask if I had put money on her sonic card, suggesting that this time I try putting $40 on it...did I mention the funny part?!?!

Exhibit B - Unlike any other person I know, she can convince me to do whatever she wants me to do...generally by begging and pleading until my nerves are shot, and I give in. Usually this starts with "please yyndee" and ends with "I would do it for you"...how could anyone not respond to that?

My sister is the best sister....I wouldn't trade her for any other sister in the world...without her, I would only be a "little" sister....as for me, I'll blame every bit of my bossy "Big" sister on her, and I can do that because I am the baby!