When I was three years old, my parents asked me whether I wanted to have a sibling and I realized that I did. I really wanted a younger sister and remember wishing upon a star that I wouldn’t be an only child anymore. It probably wasn’t a shooting star, because I don’t think I fully realized how that was supposed to work, but my plan proved rather effective because I wished for a sister and got two.
My sisters are identical twins and are almost five years younger than I am. They can be extremely annoying sometimes, but they are some of my favorite people and my best friends. Despite the age gap, we always find a lot to talk about and I’m so lucky to have them. Today is the perfect day to tell them that, because…
It’s National Sisters Day!
National Sisters Day falls on the first Sunday in August every year and its purpose is to celebrate the unique bond between sisters. It is unknown who created the holiday, but it’s a great excuse to call up your sister(s), tell them how much you love them, and get together if they live nearby.
If you want to celebrate National Sisters Day by putting up a photo of your sister on Instagram, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 15 awesome captions for your pic with sis, and don’t forget to use the hashtag #NationalSistersDay when you post!
Heartfelt Quotes
“There’s nobody in the world that knows me better than my sister.” –Tia Mowry
“My first job is big sister and I take that very seriously.” –Venus Williams
“[My sister is] the person who keeps me in line, whether I like it or not.” –Katy Perry
“The best thing about having a sister was that I always had a friend.” –Unknown
“Sister. She is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities.” –Barbara Alpert
Humorous Quotes
“I grew up believing my sister was from the planet Neptune and had been sent down to Earth to kill me.” –Zooey Deschanel
“It’s National Sisters Day! I smile because you’re my sister. I laugh because there’s nothing you can do about it.” –someecards
“Even if you weren’t my only sister, you would still be my favorite… Probably.” –someecards
“You are so lucky to have me as a sister.” –someecards
“When I say I won’t tell anyone, my sister doesn’t count.” –someecards
Song Lyrics
“We are sistas, we stand together.” –Cheetah Girls, “Cheetah Sisters”
“We are family, I got all my sisters with me.” –Sister Sledge, “We Are Family”
“Wish we were kids again/My sister, my friend.” –Reba McEntyre, “My Sister, My Friend”
“We grew up together/From the cradle to the grave.” –Bob Dylan, “Oh Sister”
“I’m everything I am because you loved me.” –Celine Dion, “Because You Loved Me”
Happy National Sisters Day!