If you have a big sister, you’ve surely experienced at least one “the night the lights went out in Georgia” moment.One of the most memorable for me was when Bobbi and I were in elementary school.
I’ve always been a big talker, and back then, no one could beat me in a race. I was the fastest runner in the 4th grade and, I’d venture to guess, in all the grades combined. I had this habit of daring my peers to race me so I could prove I was the best runner the school had ever seen. Yes, I know. I had issues.
A new classmate, Herman, accepted my challenge. Throughout the day, we kept throwing one-liners at each other in an effort to psyche the other out before the big race.
“I’m going to win.”
“No, I’m going to win.”
“I’m going to beat you.”
“No, I’m going to beat you.”
The momentum was high. Lots was at stake – pride. To no one’s surprise, I won. Herman didn’t take it very well. He turned into a bully, pushing me. Though I probably could have run my way out of the situation, I didn’t. I pushed back. And so the shoving match began.
A crowd began to form.
Out of nowhere came Bobbi. Her speech was limited to what a ten-year-old could muster. “Stop hitting her! Stop hitting her!” she said as she flung her fists across Herman’s head, face, and back.
Everyone stood in silence as Herman cowardly sat in a fetal position. Visibly upset, Bobbi told the crowd, “No one messes with my sister!”
Julia Sugarbaker, you’re a good big sister but you have nothing on my big sister Bobbi.
A big sister is the most important person in any family. The big sister takes on the role of the mother when mom is no longer around to include planning gatherings to keep the family united, worrying about the siblings and losing sleep, protective of their sibling’s well-being, and praying for their happiness. It is vital that all younger siblings listen to their big sister and place her on a pedestal.
I cant quite top that one…go Bobbie, making a boy crawl up into a fetal position…my hero!!! Need a little sister, I have a list.
Thats my Wifey!!!! You go girl!
A big sister is the most important person in any family. The big sister takes on the role of the mother when mom is no longer around to include planning gatherings to keep the family united, worrying about the siblings and losing sleep, protective of their sibling’s well-being, and praying for their happiness. It is vital that all younger siblings listen to their big sister and place her on a pedestal.