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10 Things That Are So True If You Come From A Big Family

Thanksgiving means being extra thankful for those extra food dishes.

Joe Whittemore
Nov 23, 2015
University of Northern Iowa
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10 Things That Are So True If You Come From A Big Family
Joe Whittemore

If you're like me and come from a big family, coming home for the holidays is extra special. I'm talking an extra 50-100 more people kind of special... When it comes to Thanksgiving, having a big family to be thankful for is nothing short of a blessing. That includes the extra plates of food, too. Now, if you belong to a big family, then you've likely had some similar experiences as these at your family Thanksgiving:

1. Waiting in line to talk to Grandma because there are about 50 cousins, 20 aunts and uncles, and your siblings to compete with.

2. "What's that baby's name? Who'd they come from?"

3. Judging your cousin's new girlfriend/boyfriend even though you just met them.

4. Circling up and counting off one by one to record the number of family members attending such a great feast.

5. Sneaking a dessert before people line up to eat because you don't want to miss out on that glorious pumpkin pie.

6. Being completely normal when the priest walks in to eat with your family. #CatholicProbs

...and inviting your priest to the bar with you later. #IrishCatholicProbs

7. Hiding from your mom after eating so you don't get guilted into helping with the dishes. Don't even lie, we've all done it!

8. Getting tired of giving your schpeel to every one of your aunts *still no girlfriend, thank you.*

9. The line for food literally becomes "The Hunger Games." People behind me? Better luck next year.

10. Taking a moment to look at all of the loving family around you and just being thankful for every single one of them.

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