I recently read a blog post by Jen Hatmaker entitled "Hope for Spicy Families". Though this post is aimed at other moms to encourage them, I found myself laughing and nodding in approval. According to Hatmaker, there are two categories for families. The beginning of her blog post reads, "although reduced, I categorize most families as either “sweet” or “spicy.” In general, a family trends toward one or the other." I know my family is definitely spicy... is yours? Here are 10 signs you are a part of a spicy family:
1. LOUD
You don't know what it means to sleep in - your siblings yell, scream, blast music, sing... all before 8 am on a Saturday morning.
2. FIGHTING
Your family doesn't know what the word 'gentle' means. Whether it's verbal spats or physical slapping/kicking/biting/scratching/tickling, your house often resembles a boxing arena.
3. HIDING FOOD
If you want more than one scoop of your favorite bunny tracks ice cream, you know all the best hiding places. You probably have yelled at the top of your lungs, "WHO DRANK ALL THE DANIMALS?!" Hiding becomes hoarding... the struggle is real.
4. CHORES
When your mom yells out that the dishwasher is clean and ready to be unloaded, everyone magically has to go the bathroom or go on a run. Even the easiest chores are horrible and no one wants to help out.
5. BRUTALLY HONEST
There is no filter in your house. If you ask your siblings if your dress makes you look fat, you can guarantee an honest, albeit rude, answer. Everyone says whatever they feel because "hey, we're family, they have to forgive me."
6. EXAGGERATION
When tattling on your siblings, the little scratch in the wall caused by your brother becomes a gaping chasm to which everyone, except you of course, contributed. If you can pull off an exaggeration that big, imagine how well writing your resume will go!
7. SARCASM
Satirical, witty comments are a norm in your household. You want empathy? Here, let me mock you for ten minutes first!
8. LAUGHTER
Even though you fight like banshees, you also know how to have a great time together. No one else can turn a roast session into family bonding like you guys... I'm talking pee-yourself funny.
9. HOPE
Your family makes other families feel better about themselves. Hey, that's good, right? Chances are, there's a family out there that makes you guys feel better, too.
10. LOTS OF LOVE
When you take time to think about it, there's no one else you would rather do life with. You guys love each other through thick and thin. Family matters, even if you're a spicy one.
