Dear Little
Summer,
Oh
gosh SumSum, where do I even begin…
From
the moment I picked you up on bid day I knew I wanted you to be my little. Throughout
the process of having strawberry dates and meeting all the other new members,
no one could compare to you and the relationship I knew we could build. When it
finally came time to make my list, you were of course my number one. But as I’m
sure you know now, as a potential big sister you always have those thoughts
running through your head: “Does she like me? Am I going to be her number one?
What happens if I don’t get her?” Then you get the call and when you hear who
you’re little sister officially is, all weights are lifted off your shoulders.
Then
you realize you had better start crafting ASAP and the whole experience really begins.
Our big/little reveal feels like
yesterday but in just a few days it will be your turn to surprise your new
little at reveal. Taking a little is the most terrifying but exciting experience
I have ever had and I wouldn’t have traded it for anything. As you prepare your
baskets and get excited about reveal, here are some things to always remember:
1. Don’t be
afraid to give advice to your little. You are first and foremost her mentor and
she wouldn’t go to you if she didn’t want to hear your opinion. She will
probably have lots of questions and you are one of her first links to the
chapter so don’t hesitate to help her out.
2. Your and your
little might not be BFFs right away and that’s ok! Good relationships take time
and your relationship will continue to grow so don’t panic it doesn’t seem to
happen right off the bat. As long as she knows that you are there to be her
biggest fan and her support system, everything will fall into place.
3. You don’t
have to be a great crafter or the richest person in the world to be a good big.
You know I cant craft a thing but I always knew that no matter what I made you
would love it and appreciate it. Your little will love every single craft you
make her simply because she will know that you put in the time and effort to
make something special for her. And the same goes for extravagant and expensive
gifts – whether her baskets cost $15 or $100, she will love what you get her
because you got it just for her. I guarantee that if all you do is sit and talk
all night she will be totally ok with that.
She will love you for you and that is what makes big/little relationships
great.
4. Cherish your
time together. As it’s my last year as an undergrad, my time in Zeta has flown
by and I know it will for you too. Take advantage of any moment that you have
to hang out with her and remember those times because these are the days you
will talk about for years to come and treasure forever.
You
are one of my greatest adventures in Zeta and I wouldn’t change anything about
the time we have had together and the times I know we will have in years ahead.
Even though you are becoming a big, you will always be my little! You will create
your own adventures together with your little and share amazing memories after
I graduate but never forget that your big will always be by your side to cheer
you on through your greatest accomplishments and will be the shoulder to lean
on when things might not go the way they were supposed to.
You
have already done great things in Zeta and I know you will only continue to
grow and be the best big a little could ever have. I can’t wait to meet my
GLittle on THURSDAY NIGHT and add another branch to our family!!
Zeta love forever
and always,
Your Big, Lauren
