by Launie And Melynda Sorrels

Created on: January 21, 2009

As the oldest of three girls, I pretty much can rightfully say that I am the master of all things geared towards driving one's siblings crazy. Don't get me wrong. I love my sisters dearly. And it's a wonder why they even still speak to me after having to grow up with me. From my life lessons I will now share with you the "Top 10 Ways to drive your Brother or Sister Crazy".

10) "Borrow" something without asking. I guess this is technically stealing, but in the realm of siblings it's "borrowing" if it is still under the same roof. Siblings "love" finding their dear missing belongings in your room and not where they left them. You can blame it on the parents; if they had bought the same thing for you, you wouldn't need to borrow it.

9) Always claim the front seat. There is an art to getting there first. It involves heightened senses and an ahead of time knowledge of the family's plans for the day. Make sure you're ready to go that much faster than they are. It will also make you look better that YOU didn't dawdle and fool around making it take longer to get on the road. Think of the front seat as a reward for your efforts.

8) Nothing is sacred. You have the right to know what's going on in the interest and well being of your dear siblings. My sister used to have re-hide her journal every week. Too bad for her the house was only so big. Later, as she got older, she started bringing it to school with her. Then it was the teacher reading it, not me. This was much worse and the journal returned to its rightful place under her mattress.

7) Little girls hate to be scared. Hiding under their beds and grabbing ankles was a good time, but not nearly as fun as hiding in the dark closet. It's amazing the pitch a human voice can reach when scared enough.

6) Practical jokes never get old. If I could have had a camera the day that I put all that shaving cream in my sisters shoes.

5) The "Blame Displacement Game". This is a fun game in moderation, but careful not to use it too often or they catch on and will turn on you. So easy to do; do something you know you'll get in trouble for and say your sibling did it. You can play this game with multiple siblings, or even involve parents.

4) If you happen to be at the advantage of being the oldest sibling, enjoy making a huge scene when you see your little sibling out with their friends. Hugs and kisses make for an embarrassing scene, but not as embarrassing as a "Did Mom get those stains out of your underwear?" departure.

3) The Copy Cat.

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