Growing up with five siblings is interesting to say the least. Through all the fights, the laughs, the cries, and the memories we never seem to get bored. We have each other backs no matter what and we always will. We know when to support each other and to admit to each other when we are wrong. It's the silly and intense moments with them that get me through life.
1. The Remote
Fighting over the television remote is like fighting a war in our house. If we aren't in the mood for the same show or movie we tend to play hide-and-go-seek with the remote. When one of us is watching television and another walks into the room we immediately hide the remote under our body. If we get up to go to the bathroom or to get something to eat that remote is going nowhere but by our sides. If you leave the remote behind then it's your loss.
2. The Last Slice
We're a part of a big family and we all love food. When we eat meals together there are usually little to no leftovers. When it comes down to the last slice of pizza or last piece of meatloaf whoever get's up to get it first is taking it. We'll ask, "Does anyone want this or mind if I have it," but what we're really saying is I got here first so it's mine. We are only asking as a courtesy and to be polite.
3. Tickling
When we play fight with each other it usually begins with tickling and ends in someone crying. We'll plop our entire body weight on one another so we can't escape the death of the tickle. The aggressive neck stabs are the worst and causes "Bloody Mary" screams and even leaves some of us shedding a tear.
4. Can You Quickpay Me?
Now that we are older and most of us have bank accounts we definitely take advantage. We are all in separate locations either because of school or work so when we need an extra buck or two there is no one better to ask than each other. With a touch of a button we send each other $20 here or there when we don't want to ask our parents. I'm so grateful for all the extra change you've given me and sorry for all the times I never paid you back.
5. Shotgun
We all have different rules when it comes to shotgun. Some days we will call it from inside without seeing the car. Sometimes it doesn't count this way because the rules clearly state the car must be in sight when you call shotgun. Other times we have to leave it up to our parents to decide who sits in the front seat because body slamming each other against the car just isn't working. And sometimes seniority rules. If someone actually has a rule book for shotgun I would really love to see it.
6. Sing-Alongs
We lay in bed in silence when all of a sudden one of us starts singing "I'll Make a Man Out of You," from Mulan. Pretty soon we're full on belting out all the lyrics trying to sing our best and hysterically laughing at the same time because we're so bad.
7. The Group Chat
The group chat is filled with a wide range of material. We share memes, recall memories, talk about our parents, ask for money, ask for help, post ridiculous pictures of one another, and throw in the occasional "hey love you guys."
8. Games
Whether it's board games, card games, or drinking games there's never not a fight when we play against each other. We are all super competitive and will argue any scenario to get to the end and win the whole game. That doesn't include cheating though. At least not for five of us, but out of the six we do have a cheater amongst us and we always know who it is. *Cough Cough*
9. Opinions
I trust my siblings opinions more than anyone else's. I talk to them about my relationship, about school, and even about what outfit looks best to wear that night. They are honest with me and tell me the truth even when it hurts. I know they will always tell me what's right for me.
