Growing up with four siblings has taught me many different things. Not only have I learned the right moments to ask my parents for something, but I have also learned when to mind my own business. All in all, I have loved growing up with my crazy family and here a few reasons why.
I always have someone to talk to.
I did not realize how much I loved having my family around until I left for college. My first semester of college was full of many hours watching Netflix and singing to myself in my dorm. When I made it back home that first weekend, I loved all of the little conversations I had with my siblings. I used to hate hearing about the problems they were having with their friends, but I have grown to enjoy hearing all the little things about their day. I never thought I would miss the loudness of my house, but that quickly changed as soon as I got to college. I love the noise that comes with my family, and I am so happy that I am able to talk loudly about things with my siblings.
There is never a dull moment.
When there are multiple people in a household, there are always multiple things going on. Seeing as our family has three girls and two boys, there are many different personality traits that reign in our household. Many of the conversations that take place in our household do not make sense to half of the family. For example, there could be a conversation about who the best basketball player is in one room and in the next room there will be a conversation about why "Moulin Rouge" is the best thing that has happened in this world. My mom has also walked into countless karaoke and dance sessions, and even though she may never say it, I think she loves that we keep her on her toes.
They always have your back.
No matter how many times we get into a fight, I know my siblings will always be there for me. There have been many times when I am in a bad mood, and my siblings have found a way to cheer me up. Although they may not always succeed, I know they will do anything for me. I only hope that reenacting my favorite musicals makes them laugh enough to let whatever is troubling them get out of their minds (My renditions of "Moulin Rouge" and "Into the Woods" are quite wonderful).
I have received great baby training.
I have obtained amazing baby skills from not only babysitting my little sister but from watching almost all of my little cousins. I have gained knowledge about how to correctly heat up a baby bottle, how not to shake a baby after they are done eating (baby throw up does not taste good, thanks, Adrian) and how to successfully babysit up to eight people at once. My family has helped shape me into a caregiver, and I believe this will help me tremendously as I head toward my career.
Unconditional love is real.
No matter how angry my siblings make me, or how often we may say we hate each other, at the end of the day I feel so blessed to have them around. I love them for multiple reasons. They have shaped me into the person I am today, and I could not be more grateful for that. Throughout everything we have been through, I know I have people who will always be there for me, and I cannot wait to see who they become. I will always love them, not only because I have to, but because they are my best friends.
