It’s November which means it’s almost time to eat all of your Thanksgiving favorites. Time to carve the turkey, pass the green beans, watch football, and bring the whole family together. Families are definitely eclectic and everyone knows how interesting family time can be. Regardless of if everyone gets along or not, a time with all of your family around one table (unless you sit at the infamous kids table…I’m in college now mom!) definitely builds memories. Here are the types of family members everyone sees at Thanksgiving:
1. The random distant relative
You’re not exactly sure how you’re related even though you’ve been told the confusing story countless times. They hug you and you awkwardly try to make small talk with the little bit of information you know about them.
2. The great aunt/uncle who hates this generation
They quip “you kids and your devices” when you bring out your cellphone to show them a picture. They constantly tell you stories that start with “well back in my day…,” they still have a wall mounted phone with a cord, and they still don’t know exactly what Facebook is.
3. Your politically involved grandparent
Their views and opinions are the only ones that are right and you better not challenge them. Regardless of the party they’re affiliated with, they are hardcore about their candidate and will not stop bringing up their values even though you just want to eat your mashed potatoes.
4. The aunt/uncle who pesters you about school
You’re tired of telling everyone what your major is, your GPA, what you’re going to do with the rest of your life, and hearing their various opinions on it. They always think they know what’s best for you, even if you completely disagree with what they are saying. You find yourself saying things like “Uncle Jim, just because I had one solo in the fourth grade concert doesn’t mean I should be a music major,” or, “I am a people-person Aunt Ellie, but that doesn’t mean I should be a doctor, I can’t even handle a papercut.”
5. Your little cousins
They may annoy you sometimes, but at the end of the day they are the ones helping you get through all of the festivities. They’ll ask you questions, you’ll reminisce on some memories, and have some laughs.
At the end of the day our families might be a little crazy, but we wouldn’t want it any other way.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!