Adulting is full of change. When you’re younger, you’re often met with the whole, “don’t grow up, it’s a trap” sentiment. If you’re like me, you probably politely laughed and internally rolled your eyes at the older person who just told you that. Let me tell you though, growing up is a TRAP!!
Getting older has so much beauty and wonder..and it can be full of utter betrayal. I’m the oldest of 3. I have two half brothers, whom I love with my whole heart. One thing the world never prepares you for is when they no longer think you’re cool. Talk about the ultimate betrayal. My brothers are 18 and 8 (I know, we have quite the age gap) and while I can still keep the “awesome sister” status with the 8-year-old, the 18-year-old takes every opportunity to remind me how not cool I am. Like seriously? ME? Not cool? You mean, going to Target and furniture stores in my free time isn’t the hot thing to do on a weekend? (Okay, maybe I’m seeing his point.)
This is what I’m now calling the “Oldest Sibling Curse.” Apparently, it happens to all of us. I just want to know something from all the older siblings that have hopefully gotten past this bump: Do we ever make our way back to the top or are we forever stuck here in Not-Coolville?