These Empowering Instagram Captions Perfectly Capture What It Means to Be a Big Sister

Being a big sister can be as much of a responsibility as it is a blessing.

Whatever type of sibling you are right now, your biggest sisterly moments deserve to be remembered forever. If you're having trouble coming up with the right caption for your latest Insta photo, try one of these:

For the photo showing that lightly picking on your siblings is part of your duties as a big sister:

"Nobody bosses around my younger siblings but me."

 

For the pic of you being the selfless, doting big sis to your little sis:

"I'm the big sister. I want to make sure she has everything, even if I don't have anything."

-Venus Williams

 

For the situation that makes you feel like a heroic older sibling:

"How do people make it through life without a sister?"

-Sara Corpening

 

For that moment you show up to get the younger kids out of a jam:

"They've got a sister, and they're not afraid to use me."

 

For the slightly emotional photo of you and your sister:

"An older sister is a friend and defender—a listener, conspirator, a counselor and a sharer of delights. And sorrows, too."

-Pam Brown

 

For the pic of you leading your little siblings around like they're your own kids:

"Being a big sister basically makes you mom No.2."

 

For the image of you unlocking your mightiest big sister potential:

"The mildest, drowsiest sister has been known to turn tiger if her sibling is in trouble."

-Clara Ortega

 

For the throwback photo of you towering above and leading the rest of your siblings:

"Big sister is my first job, and I take it very seriously."

 

For the proud photo you take of your little sister's dance recital:

"Of two sisters one is always the watcher, one the dancer."

-Louise Glück

 

For the pic that shows you're not afraid to be totally real with your sister:

"What are sisters for if not to point out the things the rest of the world is too polite to mention."

-Claire Cook

 

For when you're only out to embarrass your younger siblings:

"Big sister, AKA guardian angel."

 

If you're a bit of an Insta fiend, click HERE for even more captions for all your sisterly pics.