We’ve all visited family, and whether it be in a different state or just down the road it’s always a good time. Most families have that one comedic family member who might be a little crazy but entertains everyone. There’s the family member that you enjoy hanging out with the most and the one who drives you crazy but you like them anyways. Here are six reasons why visiting family is fun!
1. Good Food
If your family is anything like mine, then they make the best food when everyone is together. My favorite parts about being with everyone at holidays or any special occasion is my grandmas burritos and my other grandmas mashed potatoes. There is nothing better than those two food items on special occasions. I'm sure that you have a favorite food item that your grandma or mom makes and you know exactly what I’m talking about.
2. That One Weird Family Member
Everyone’s family has an odd person in it, in my family it’s my aunt's dad. He's from rural Idaho and he likes to joke around a lot. He really enjoys making fun of everyone in the family (in a non-mean way). He is weird, but he gave me a cool cowboy hat so everything is good. Family members like my aunt's dad are the most entertaining and they keep everyone smiling throughout the time we are together.
3. Hang Time
Simply hanging out with family that you don’t see all the time is great. You get a chance to catch up with everyone and figure out what they're doing with their lives. You also get to laugh and just be weird because they don’t judge you for your weirdness. Also being a little odd with people who don’t care is fun, and it makes you laugh.
4. Traveling
Yes, traveling might be a hassle and getting up early is a pain but going to the airport and hopping on a plane or driving is fun. You get to sleep and listen to music and get free soda on the airplane. It does seem like a hassle but it’s still all apart of the adventure and it’s still fun.
5. Adventuring
This is one of my favorite parts of traveling-going on adventures with family is an experience. You get to go to new places and see new things and experience new stuff with family. If you’re bored while at your family's house, go on a walk or go play hide 'n go seek, it doesn't have to be an intense adventure; just something fun.
6. The Memories
The memories are the best-when you’re with your family sitting around and you just start remembering things that you've done together. You also make new memories and get to experience new things with the people you like the most. Just a few examples: one time we were all going somewhere and my aunt left my cousin at home as we all went shopping, or the one time my cousin walked into a glass door. It’s the goofy things like that that get remembered even when they happened five or so years ago.
Next time you’re with your family have a good time and enjoy it. In the words of the band Switchfoot, “Life is short, you gotta live it well.”
