When growing up one of four children, there doesn't seem like there can be a "middle child," but there is. In my family there is the oldest, then me, then the only boy, and then the youngest. So you can see as to why I would be considered the middle child, everyone else has something else defining them.

1. Sharing a room

I don't know about you, but I have never had my own room- ever. Growing up, us girls were always grouped together. Of course the only boy in the family would have his own room. Eventually when we moved in to a new house, somehow the youngest got her own room. How's that fair, right? Although, sharing a room does make it okay to have a slumber party every night.

2. Getting called each others names

Hailey! Gabby! Morgan! And finally my name was called last-Courtney! I guess this can happen any time, but it definitely happens when you have a large family. Some of the times my mom would even call us by our animals' names. Eventually, you would just answer to whatever name she said cause it was just a lot easier that way.

3. The "wild middle child"

Okay... maybe I do fit this roll. I can't help it! Of course I am going to seem "wild" when the oldest doesn't do anything!

4. Hand-me-downs

Not having to buy your own clothes is a good thing right? I can't count how many sweatshirts I have of my sisters-that's not even counting all the clothes I take when I need something new to wear. I guess you can be thankful for that.

5. Independence

Who wants to constantly be called so-and-so's little sister? Since you're always being compared to your siblings, you tend to go your own way and stand out, making you independent.

6. Role model

If I like to admit it or not, being a middle child allowed me to look up to someone all while growing up. I might have used it as a way to get out of trouble, or even to just follow the good footsteps. Either way I wouldn't want it any other way.

7. Competition

When you're in the middle, you are constantly trying to be the center of attention. Being competitive doesn't mean just with your parents, but in school and sports as well!