For Day 14, I'm grateful for the opportunity I have to be the lucky "Oldest Child" in my family. It's a heavy burden, but someone must carry it. I love when my younger siblings come to me for advice (I usually explain that I make mistakes so that THEY don't have to, I'm just generous that way), or for help with a project. It's a lot of pressure knowing how much they look up to me and watch me closely to see what choices I'm making. Not going to lie, it's a little stressful sometimes. I like taking care of them when they are sick or sad or struggling with something. I love to see each of them grow as they go through particular challenges in their lives.
Of course, I love torturing them endlessly when they do goofy things! (It's all good, they do it right back) I was worried when I decided to go ahead with the divorce that somehow I would lose respect or something, but not at all. I'm so grateful that they all understand the difficult choice I had and more than that, they understand why it was so important that I make it.
I love being the oldest! And I think I do it pretty well. I guess I was just born bossy. :)
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