Heidi's Answer

I think there are advantages to every position in the family. I am the seventh of the nine (a full minute older than Holly, thanks) and think my position was pretty good. I was one of the last, so Mom and Dad were getting really soft by then. We got away with LOTS more than you older ones. Did you know I got to wear shorts to school once? Also, I was able to be the "wiser" man by learning from the mistakes of others. Thanks for messing up so much for me so I didn't have to do it myself, everyone!! I'm not saying I'm without fault, but by observation I was able to learn just how cunning Mom and Dad were and exactly the things I knew I could not do.