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10 Things You Know If You Grew Up With Brothers

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Lexie McClellan

Apr 04, 2019

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10 Things You Know If You Grew Up With Brothers

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I have two siblings. Two brothers. Two OLDER brothers.

Life gets complicated.

If my brothers are reading this, hey brothers. I love y'all. But sometimes, I wish you two were girls.

This is my list of things you will only understand if you're the only girl in the family.

1. There's no such thing as YOUR food.

I've tried everything to save my leftovers. Writing my name, writing "DO NOT EAT" on the box, even hiding the food beneath the vegetables so my brothers' wouldn't find it. You learn to get creative.

2. Friends with a boy? Nah, he's your boyfriend.

No such thing as "male friends" in my house. I'll mention a boy's name and my brothers will stop what they're doing and start listening. Very protective.

3. If they need to use the restroom, my bathroom is never safe.

All I'm saying for this one is, I keep a lot of air fresheners in my bathroom.

4. They borrow little things, for no reason

Chargers? taken. Toothpaste? taken. Pillows? taken. They have all of these things in their room, but they just choose to use mine instead.

5. You argue over who's the favorite child.

I SWEAR, my brothers' are my parents' favorite children. My brothers SWEAR that I'm the favorite child. We fight over this more than we should.

6. You're known as _____'s sister.

I've lost count how many times I've been asked if I'm related to one of my brothers. It's the last name. Also, if a teacher in high school asked, I'm not related to them, never heard of them, I'm actually an only child. Unless the teacher liked them. Even in college, (which my brothers go to different colleges than I) I will get asked if I'm related to them. HOW?!

7. You meet some very cute friends over the years.

Yeah... the "brother's best friend" crush is a real thing.

8. And you know what guys want!

Having brothers can be useful sometimes, especially when you get into a relationship. You know what to do, and what not to do. Sometimes guys just want food and to watch sports. I get it. Having two brothers really puts things into perspective.

9. They're basically like bodyguards.

Somebody messing with me? They'll watch out for me. I've had my brothers threaten guys that I've brought to our house to hang out, for no reason. So if any guy does decide to cross me, I feel bad for them already.

10. And no matter what, they're always down for a good time.

Bored? They'll go do something with you. Hungry? They'll go eat. Wanna go out? They'll get the drinks, if you're legal ;).

Brothers are crazy, but I'm right along with their craziness. Sooner or later, they start to grow on you, and I wouldn't trade them for the world.

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10 Things You Know If You Grew Up With Brothers

Let's join a sorority just so I can actually have sisters!!

1. There's no such thing as YOUR food.

2. Friends with a boy? Nah, he's your boyfriend.

3. If they need to use the restroom, my bathroom is never safe.

4. They borrow little things, for no reason

5. You argue over who's the favorite child.

6. You're known as _____'s sister.

7. You meet some very cute friends over the years.

8. And you know what guys want!

9. They're basically like bodyguards.

10. And no matter what, they're always down for a good time.

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The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

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It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

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All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

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Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

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