9 Questions Everyone From A Big Family Can Relate To
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9 Questions Everyone From A Big Family Can Relate To

I miss the days when we regularly set the dinner table for 10. Can you relate to these common questions?

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9 Questions Everyone From A Big Family Can Relate To
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I come from a big family and I love it! I am #7 of 8 kids. Yes, 8. I love my family to death, so I love talking about them. When it comes out that I have 4 brothers and 3 sisters, the incredulous looks and questions begin. I don't mind them, but it can be amusing what kinds of questions people come up with. If you're part of a big family, you've probably heard a few of these questions before.

1. Can you name them all?

But when you've grown up with them, you really do. I will never understand this question. Of course I remember their names. When you live in the same house with someone, that's kinda what happens. If you can't remember the names of the people you live with, you're doing it wrong.

2. Do you know all their birthdays?

Birthdays are a common occurrence for us. I always know whose birthday it is, but a whole rundown might make me pause once or twice. Especially when you start tacking on "extended" family (siblings-in-law and little ones), the going gets a little rough.

3. Do you have the same parents?

Yes. I am very blessed. I have one mom and one dad shared with my siblings, and who happen to be celebrating their 36 anniversary right now. #Godisgood

4. Are you Catholic or Mormon?


Nope, my parents had children without being religiously obligated to. Nothing against Catholics and Mormons having large families, but why do you assume my parents don't just love their kids?

5. Do you get asked if you're Catholic or Mormon a lot?

It's so common, other big families ask if I'm asked.

6. Do you like your siblings? Do you get along?

Most of the time. Like anyone living together, or hanging around each other for extended periods of time, we have our spats. The majority of the time, though, is very enjoyable, especially now that we're all older. We've learned (and are continuously learning) to respect each other's differences and love through the quirks we each have. Because of this, family get-togethers are a blast. I love holidays when we're all home and hanging around together. It's a hoot!

7. How does your mom cook for you all?

I still ask myself this. But one thing she did was put us to work. I grew up with the parenting style that children don't eat or sleep for free. And am I glad they taught me this at an early age!

8. You have how many?

And, of course, the incredulous repetition...and awkward expressions. Once people get over the shock, though, they're quite curious how I survived.

9. Do you like being part of a big family?

Despite a few complaints--which all happen to relate to materialism--I wouldn't trade having any of my family members for the world!


Although I may answer sarcastically, don't be fooled. All these questions are legit if those are the questions you have. Many families are broken and so it makes sense not to assume anything. I have been blessed 10x over with the one I was born into. Ask away!

What kinds of questions do you get asked about your big family?


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