Big Sister Syndrome

My siblings say I suffer from "big sister syndrome." Apparently this is a condition where you get in the habit of sitting on the couch and asking a younger sibling to get something for you. I remember the first time I realized that this was a real thing. I was in my 30's and in a meeting, sitting at a table with my back to the door. Another woman sitting across from me got up, walked around the table and shut the door. I was caught of guard and pointed out that she must not be the oldest child in her family. Turns out she was the youngest. You see, an oldest child would have asked the person across the table - the one closest to the door - to close it.

So today I wasn't sure whether or not to laugh when Baylie stood up, handed her water bottle to Jalen and said, "Put this back for me." Where did she learn that?! And I was shocked to see that he did her bidding without batting an eye.

And here are more examples of how the big sister truly does rule the roost.

 What do real men wear under their tutus?

Nothing!