I am the oldest of six; I have three younger sisters and two younger brothers. Additionally, I have three step-siblings! Gotta love those blended families. While I would never want to experience a life without the wonderful siblings that I have, sharing everything with that many people can be rough. If you grew up with more than one or two siblings, then you understand these struggles that come with having a big family.

1. It's never quiet.

On the rare occasion that it is quiet, you start to feel a little uneasy

2. You're an expert at scheduling showers and morning bathroom time.

You've got your shower routine down to an art.

3. You’re always arguing over what to watch on TV.

That, or you're listening to someone fight over who has the remote.

4. It's a tough task to remember everyone's birthdays.

You might need an app for this.

5. Traveling all together is a true endeavor.

It takes planning, from making sure everyone and their stuff will fit in the car, to making sure everyone packs their toothbrush.

6. "Seat save" and "shotgun" save lives... or end them.

If you're the last one to leave the house, say goodbye to ever sitting up front.

7. There are shoes and cups everywhere.

But why can’t anyone ever find a complete pair of shoes? And whose cup is this?

8. You've been called the wrong name countless times.

Or, even more often, you’ve had to respond to a string of every other one of your siblings' names before your parents finally land on yours.

9. Claiming the last of the food is the greatest victory.

You're also not above hiding food for later.

10. Secret Santa is the only way you get through the holidays without going broke.

Everyone always knows who has who, and someone always wants to trade.

11. You've been sharing things since you were born.

Clothes, your room, toys and most importantly, your opinions on everyone else's business.

12. You're never alone.

Why can't everyone just go somewhere else and stop talking for five minutes!?

But also...

13. You're never alone.

You always have a friend to confide in and you always have something to do. If the power goes out and you’re left with no television and no internet, you can always light candles and play games. If you need help with homework, there’s always someone to ask! And If you’re feeling down, there’s always someone around to hug – whether they want to or not!