Extended/blended families are people who have more love to give. They are people, who support you, just as much as your parents. Being apart of a big family can be so great because sometimes you will meet new family, who would just be adding joy and happiness to your life.

Aunties are your second mom and uncles are just an extra protector. Now your cousins, are your other siblings. You grew up with them, went to their houses every weekend, and would cry your eyes out when you had to leave. You shared your clothes, toys, food, and shoes, so you have a very close bond with your cousins. Even to the point where you all argue like your siblings.

When the holidays start to roll around, you know the get together is going to be out of this world. Different foods and games, music from your cousin, who is a DJ. Homemade desserts from your great grandma. Ohh and finger licking, fried chicken from your auntie. Yes, the holidays are so much better with your family. A bonus is that you will be getting more than 20 presents on Christmas and way more candy than you count on Halloween.

Don't worry about that bully, no ma'am. Not only do you have your mama and daddy, but you got your extended family who is going to be there when anything wrong happens to you. You are and will always be their baby, and they want to see you do great and be happy.

The bigger your family is, the more experiences they have. With this, they will have advice on every situation you will be facing throughout your life. Especially, in College. I have an auntie who works in admission and so far, she has been making this journey a bit more relaxing. You can talk to them if you don't feel like you can talk to your parents. They might tell them, but they will do it with ease and the outcome won't be so bad, the way you thought it would be.

Having a big family can have times, where you all don't always get along. At the end of the day, your extended/blended family will always be there to lend a helping hand and keep that love for you, they had ever since you were born. Thank you, to the family who is the extension of my heart.