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Emily Washbourn

Having a big, extended family is a blessing but sometimes a curse. Just on my mom's side of the family, I have six aunts, seven uncles, two grandparents and 15 cousins ranging from the age of 20 to 2. So that means when we go on vacation, there are 31 of us sharing a house. It is absolutely crazy at times but it is also the best week of the year, cramming everyone that I love into one house at the beach.

With this much going on, you are bound to have some thoughts, some you say out loud and others you keep to yourself. So if you have ever gone on vacation with a big family before, here are 30 thoughts you probably had throughout the day.

1. Why is everyone screaming??? It is only 8 a.m..

2. Where do these kids get this energy from?

3. For the amount of people that are up right now, you would think someone would be making breakfast. I guess I'm on my own.

4. Who needs three different types of milk, PLUS two cartons of almond milk?!

5. Maybe I'll make myself some eggs.

6. Oh wait, there are no more eggs left.

7. Maybe a smoothie?

8. Look at that, no yogurt OR fruit.

9. Didn't we go grocery shopping yesterday?! How is this possible.

10. I guess I'll have a nutella sandwich for breakfast again since we always seem to have nutella

Breakfast of CHAMPIONS.

11. Time to go to the beach!

12. Where is my towel? I left it by the pool.

13. Why is my cousin using my towel IN THE POOL?

14. I guess I am forced to take someone else's towel.

I hope they don't miss it!

15. It is so hot out I need to go into the ocean.

16. Why do my cousins hang on to me like I'm a flotation device?!?

17. I'm scared of the waves too, you know!!!

18. I am just going to read my book in peace now.

19. .... Or get forced into digging a hole in the sand so my cousins can pretend it is a pool.

20. Now I am sandy. This isn't what I wanted.

21. Time to go back into the ocean! Maybe I'll boogie board this time.

22. And there goes my boogie board, stolen by my cousin.

23. Time to go back to the house for some relaxing pool time!

24. sees pool filled with little kids Okay, maybe not!

25. Why is this pool filled with sand? Does no one wash themselves off before getting in the pool??

26. I need to jockey for position in line to get dinner... can't let the little kids eat ALL the mac and cheese.

27. Can the older kids sneak out for ice cream without the little kids knowing?

28. The answer is no.

29. How does everyone still have so much energy! I need to go to bed!

30. Can't wait to be woken up by my screaming cousins that I love so much!

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Who needs three different types of milk, PLUS two cartons of almond milk?!

1. Why is everyone screaming??? It is only 8 a.m..

2. Where do these kids get this energy from?

3. For the amount of people that are up right now, you would think someone would be making breakfast. I guess I'm on my own.

4. Who needs three different types of milk, PLUS two cartons of almond milk?!

5. Maybe I'll make myself some eggs.

6. Oh wait, there are no more eggs left.

7. Maybe a smoothie?

8. Look at that, no yogurt OR fruit.

9. Didn't we go grocery shopping yesterday?! How is this possible.

10. I guess I'll have a nutella sandwich for breakfast again since we always seem to have nutella

11. Time to go to the beach!

12. Where is my towel? I left it by the pool.

13. Why is my cousin using my towel IN THE POOL?

14. I guess I am forced to take someone else's towel.

15. It is so hot out I need to go into the ocean.

16. Why do my cousins hang on to me like I'm a flotation device?!?

17. I'm scared of the waves too, you know!!!

18. I am just going to read my book in peace now.

19. .... Or get forced into digging a hole in the sand so my cousins can pretend it is a pool.

20. Now I am sandy. This isn't what I wanted.

21. Time to go back into the ocean! Maybe I'll boogie board this time.

22. And there goes my boogie board, stolen by my cousin.

23. Time to go back to the house for some relaxing pool time!

24. *sees pool filled with little kids* Okay, maybe not!

25. Why is this pool filled with sand? Does no one wash themselves off before getting in the pool??

26. I need to jockey for position in line to get dinner... can't let the little kids eat ALL the mac and cheese.

27. Can the older kids sneak out for ice cream without the little kids knowing?

28. The answer is no.

29. How does everyone still have so much energy! I need to go to bed!

30. Can't wait to be woken up by my screaming cousins that I love so much!

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

24. sees pool filled with little kids Okay, maybe not!

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