Growing up I never even knew what it would be like to be a single child because I already had 7 other siblings that were older than me, and then a little brother not too long after that. Sometimes things can get crazy when you have so many siblings. But there is also always someone to talk to and vent to when you need someone. I always get the questions like, "What is it like to have so many siblings?" Well, I was never really sure how to answer because it's just something that you have to experience hands on. But there are so many realities of having so many siblings.

1. Christmas is the same, except as you get older you get less gifts.

2. You never have peace and quiet or privacy.

3. They will always be nosy and want to know all your business.

4. Sometimes you have to share your birthday with other siblings.

5. The line to get in the shower is so long in the morning.

6. The nieces and nephews start to take over and get all the attention.

7. Vacations are never an option because there are too many of us.

8. Going out to dinner is a big escapade. Table for 20, please!

9. You have to share a lot of your stuff, including bedrooms.

10. Once you hit 16 you get a job because cars don't buy themselves.

11. They will constantly ask to borrow money so have your wallet ready.

12. Sleeping in the morning is never an option because you'll always be up at the crack of dawn.

13. There's always more than one car in the house but never enough for everyone to have their own.

14. You learn from their mistakes.

15. You wouldn't trade them for the world.

I could never imagine a world without siblings. There would be no one to hang out with or talk to, and you would never get the opportunity of having amazing nieces and nephews. I can say that my siblings are my best friends.