Being a middle child is one of the most bittersweet things in the world. Being both a younger and an older sibling can be an extremely stressful task, but somebody's got to do it. Being a middle sibling myself, I have dealt with being overshadowed by my younger and older sisters for years. I've also used that shadow to get out of quite a bit of trouble. There are some things in life only a middle child can understand.

1. When you found out you wouldn't be the baby anymore.

2. And you'll never understand the big deal about your replacement.

3. Trying to get attention with the new youngest child around is impossible.

4. But people still seem to pay attention to your oldest sibling.

5. But the moment you do something wrong you're back in the spotlight.

6. Actually, whenever anyone does something wrong you get attention.

7. But sometimes a little less attention can be okay.

8. And being an older sibling has its perks.

9. And so can being a younger sibling.

10. Maybe one day you and your siblings can forget about who's older, younger and in between.

11. But for now, it looks like you're stuck in the middle.