Coming from a family of seven siblings in small town, Southern Kentucky, celebrating anything can sometimes get out of hand. Throw in mountains of food and hours of football? Welcome pure chaos. Aside from the delicious, 20 pound turkey, here are 11 things you are sure to experience during a big, Southern family's Thanksgiving season:
1. Gossip, Gossip, Gossip
You finally get to figure out what REALLY happened between your little brother and that questionable young lady he was "hanging out" with. Uncle David got arrested and that old biddy down the street met a new man. Your brain will not be able to hold all of that information easily.
2. Huge Fights
Be it over who gets to break the wish bone, who gets the last piece of pie, or what team is going come out on top - you are sure to have, at the very least, a conversation suited for a court room.
3. Sitting at the Kid's Table
Have you celebrated your 21st birthday? Have you been married for a few months? Do you have children of your own? Doesn't matter. If your momma is still cooking - you're still a baby. Pull up a tiny chair and accept it.
4. Carbs on Carbs on Carbs
Stuffing, rolls, bread pudding, sweet potato casserole, fried potatoes, baked pies, gravy : It's carb heaven.
5. Lots and Lots of Noise
Thinking your Thanksgiving break is going to be a trip to peaceful paradise? Think. Again. Babies will be crying. Music will be blasting. Sisters will be fighting. Boys will be yelling. Craziness is definitely about to ensue.
6. Momma Still Knows Best
At some point during your weekend, you are going to make a huge mistake and your momma will hear you cuss. After a tough scolding and maybe a pat on the back of your hand, she will graciously shout "Well, damn" when the mac-and-cheese boils over. Do as she says not as she does.
7. Messing With My Clique
Big families are much like 9th grade - mean girls everywhere. Ever try to play hide-and-go-seek with a group of 12 year old girls obsessed with Harry Styles? No? Don't. Because you will 110% not be accepted.
8. Political Debates
Cursing Obama, Trump, Clinton, Sanders, Carson, Paul, and anyone else who believes they are half way capable of running our beloved country. No one is happy. It's fine.
9. Bourbon
It's a big staple of Kentucky and an even bigger staple of your Aunt Judy's liquor cabinet. Your aunts party like it's New Year's Eve and it's the most hilarious thing ever. Dancing will start relatively soon after.
10. Heaping Helping of Prayer
This gives the perfect opportunity to let the big man upstairs how thankful you are for a full belly, full house, and a full heart.
11. Love
Amidst the craziness, family time is the best time. Understanding that food is a blessing but you would be nowhere without your beautiful, unconventional, most amazing family.
