Admit it. You kind of like your siblings. Since the holidays are a time to reminisce, you start thinking of all those childhood memories, and can't help but notice they're in almost every single one. Truth is, you wouldn’t have had as much fun as you did growing up without them. So, it's time you show your sibling(s) a little love.

Here are five reasons to give thanks for your sibling(s) this Thanksgiving:

1. Stealing food

It’s super easy to sneak a taste of that Thanksgiving turkey when your sister is involved. Game plan? Simple. She distracts mom for two seconds, and I steal the smallest of pieces. Even better, I only need to risk losing my hand once because my sister doesn’t eat meat. It’s a win-win.

2. Playing games

Sure, I could play a few rounds of Uno with my Uncle, but there’s nothing like playing games with my siblings. Between our ridiculous bets and our over-the-top laughter, there isn’t anyone else I’d rather play with, or should I say takedown?

3. Avoiding tough questions

Everyone knows that Thanksgiving is a perfect time for your extended family to ask you a hundred questions. It starts out innocent with a few questions like, “How’s school?” or “I heard you’ve been mentoring students, how’s that going?” Sounds easy enough, right? Then two minutes later they bombard you with hard-hitters like, “Your mother tells me you still haven’t found an internship, why?” or “How long do you plan on staying single?” That’s when your siblings come to the rescue with, “Hey, mom needs you in the kitchen.” And by that, they mean, “Hey, run for the hills.”

4. Helping out

Lending a hand is somehow bearable with siblings. Whether we’re setting the table, washing silverware, or looking after the kids, it’s nice to know your siblings are helping out too. Perhaps it’s the mutual feeling of accomplishment. Just kidding. It’s the idea that you are all suffering together. “If I’m washing these dishes, then he’s sweeping those floors.”

5. Siblings get you

During the Thanksgiving speech, you all know you’re thinking about the same thing without ever having to say it—"why is it taking so long?" When everyone’s saying what they’re thankful for, you know they’re going to mention you even if half the time they act like you’re a booger. Best of all, you still get to sit together at the kid’s table (never mind that everyone’s 20 or older) and crack jokes on all the “adults.”