Dear Baby Sister,

Dear Baby Sister,
Although I'm only 16, my 16 years of experience was given to me to share with you
so I'm gonna share them with you.
You're already in pre-school and you seem to have things handled,
but remember that these primary years only last a short time
so take advantage

When you reach kindergarten,
don't look at nap time as a punishment.
It's a gift that you'll regret not accepting in the future.
And your name in kindergarten sticks with you for most years in elementary school,
so don't be the bully or the girl who causes class to elongate and miss recess.
Nobody wants to befriend them

When you reach upper class which is 4th-6th grade,
This is the time to get a head start on your education.
Take the honors Math and English classes because you'll be thankful when you reach high school.
I know you belong in those classes because you're already a smart girl.
Now sixth grade is a breeze...well the classes are.
This is the grade where you'll be introduced to somebody who will accompany you throughout your school years...her name is drama.
Watch out for her because she can cause stress and serious heartache

Now middle school only lasts two years, but it seems it'll take forever.
Don't mistake middle school for a circus.
I know the girls will probably look like clowns with all their make-up
and the boys will look like hairy monkeys,
but believe it or not--it's normal
This is the awkward stage when girls start growing and wearing make-up
and boys start becoming interested in girls,
don't get caught up. You have a life ahead of you.
When you finally get out of that circus, now you're moving onto the big leagues...
High school.

Now high school is what you make it.
Don't let movies like Mean Girls scare you because that is an exaggerated version.
My advice is just to pick the right friends and chill with the right crowd.
Focus on your work because your grades determine your life...no pressure.
As a freshman, you'll probably get picked on,
but I'm not really worried about that because you can handle yourself, you get it from me.
You have to be invincible and bounce back from any negative thing thrown your way.

After four years, you're set and technically a grown woman
and you won't need my help anymore.
I was the youngest sister until you came along thirteen years later,
and now I vow to be your closest companion and trust me when I say this...
I will always be there when you need me because that's what big sisters are for.

Love Your Big Sister,
Cheryl