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15 Things That Occur When Growing Up With Siblings

I am so thankful for them...most of the time.

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15 Things That Occur When Growing Up With Siblings
Tressa Ripp

Siblings can be a blessing and a curse. If you grew up with siblings, chances are you had a childhood full of laughs and, more than likely, full of fights. Though siblings can be a pain in the rear, there really is nobody else like them. I know I wouldn't trade my siblings for anything in the world.

That goes without saying, however, that they can also make your life a struggle at times.

1. The ugly characters in movies.

Family movie nights were always nights used to pick on your siblings. *Ugly character in movie appears* "Hey, I didn't know you were in this movie?" *maniacal laughter*

2. Taking the TV remote with you when you left the living room.

Getting dibs on the TV is a rare feat. So when you get to watch what you want to watch, you have to protect your domain. Usually you don't move from the couch once the TV is yours, just to be safe. However, when you do have to leave the room, taking the remote with you is second nature.

3. "Here hit me back!"/"You’re fine! You’re fine! Don’t tell mom!"

Ever punched your sibling, only to have them start crying?

4. When something breaks.

Ever gotten into a scuffle that ended in a broken window or a hole in the wall? Parents really love that.

5. Turning off the gaming console = running for your life.

Yes, you’re about to die. You better run, and run fast.

6. Having to kick your sibling off of your couch.

Ever left your seat only to come back to find your sneaky little brother sitting in it? One of three things occur: you move spots (hahahahaha yeah right!), you convince them to move (works maybe 1 out of 20 times), or you sit on them until they move (works like a charm!).

7. Your mom calls every other sibling’s name before she gets to yours.

No, Mom. I am not Andria, Reggie, or Caleb. I am Tressa.

8. “I’m taking a shower.”

A race to the death ensues.

9. "Do what I ask, or I’m telling mom about the incident that occurred one year, ten days, and three hours ago."

Blackmail is a sweet, sweet thing.

10. Player Two probs.

Seriously, why do I always have to play Luigi?

11. "Shotgun!"

Cue the fight to the death over who gets the front seat.

12. "You never let me do that when I was his age…"

The youngest siblings are so spoiled.

13. Hiding laughter as your sibling gets yelled at.

Nothing is funnier than watching your brother get yelled at by mom. However, you better be careful laughing lest your mom see you and start lecturing you as well.

14. Becoming a master at hiding your favorite foods/snacks.

You ain't finding my Cheetos, Reese's, or cookies. Not today.

15. Car rides from hell.

Ever taken a long car ride with two annoying brothers?

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