be a better sister

My closest brother (in age) has a lot going on in his life. He’s started up a band with friends and they are busy recording demos, performing, and doing all these band things. Last time I went home I got to hear his demo for the first time. They are good! I think him hearing me say how good I think he is made him feel good.

He’s also started driving lessons (thank goodness I can’t take him out driving, I would die of a heart attack!) and he’s redecorating his room. I am really tight on money but I gave him $20. While my fiance and I were shopping, we saw rugs on sale that would match his room so we picked one up for him. I haven’t been home yet but I’ve told him I got him something and he’s excited. It’s nice to pick up things for my brothers and if I could I would have given my brother more. He’s been trying so hard to try to get a job but no one seems to be hiring. Plus, if I give him money, it’s less he’ll have to get from my parents. Being a good daughter and sister all in one!

Today I texted my brother to ask him a silly question (what was his best time running a 5K) and we ended up talking for a while, albeit through text (but what can you expect, he’s 16). I asked him if he heard that I got my grades back and he said “Yeah, mom said you got a 4.0 or something like that” and I told him to not be upset. He may be smart but he doesn’t always make Honor Roll. He told me he isn’t upset and that he was proud of me. I was so happy I just wanted to cry. I told him that he and my other brother are the best brothers anyone could ever hope for and that it really means a lot to me that he can be proud of me. I told him that he should never feel like he needs to follow in my footsteps. ^_ I love my brothers. I’m trying to be a better sister. I think this is a step in the right direction.