Signs That You Grew Up In A Big Household
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Signs That You Grew Up In A Big Household

"What do you mean that I made too much spaghetti? I always make a whole box at a time!"

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Signs That You Grew Up In A Big Household

Hi, my name is Megan Wade and I have five sisters. We're all two years apart from each other, so we all have pretty strong relationships between us. But no, we're not like the Brady Bunch. Maybe like "Cheaper by the Dozen." But most likely "Yours, Mine, & Ours."

1. You're a fighter.

When there's more kids than pieces of bread, you're gonna have to fight for it once in a while. The competitiveness never drains from your blood. Anything is a battle and you will win. But usually the youngest (who has probably had four pieces) will get it in the end.

2. Loud noises mean nothing to you anymore.

*crash* Eh it's probably just the other six people in the house playing. It's whatevs. *train noises* Eh probably just the others goofing around. *gun shots* I should probably go check that out.

3. You literally have no idea how to cook for less than five people.

"Babe, I usually cook four boxes of macaroni at my house. We should be good!" "What do you mean that I made too much spaghetti? I always make a whole box at a time!"

4. You're really good at multitasking.

Having to wait for the precise moment for the shower to be open is sometimes pretty easy. Maybe brushing your teeth in the shower might be your only option. Wait, didn't I promise that I'd make cookies? What's that burning smell? OK, maybe it's not as easy as it sounds.

5. You didn't have many friends growing up because your siblings were your "friends."

Every single birthday adventure I had, my younger sister was invited. And then she beat me at all the arcade games. Now your friends are hers too *sigh.*

6. You have a really hard time understanding "alone time."

"What do you mean you don't want me to brush my teeth while you're on the toilet? My sisters would have been fine with it."

7. You have the qualifications to be in a barbershop quartet.

There's singing everyday and almost all the time. Car rides are awesome because you sound like a glorious choir.

8. You're pretty good at sharing.

How hard is it to cut the cookie in half? And don't even get me stared on people not drinking after other people.

9. You're never home.

Ugh, why would I want to hang out with y'all all day? We spend too much time together! I need my separate time. But then as soon as you get home you're wondering "Where is everyone? Why would they leave me?"

10. You are saddened by your friends with no siblings.

"But what do you do all day? Doesn't the quiet bother you? What happens when you need to go somewhere but you don't have a buddy?"

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