We all have at least one friend that when you walk into their house you yell, “Family, I’m home!” And when they welcome you with open arms it’s the best thing in the entire world. Even if you haven't seen or talked to that friend in a while it's like nothing has changed! For me, I’m lucky enough to have four households that I consider my home away from home and all my family. To all of my best friends’ families, thank you for welcoming into your families and treating me like one of your own! You have all impacted my life in more ways than one and I truly consider all of you my family forever and always. These are just a few examples that signify I have gotten overly comfortable with all of you!

1. You call their parents “Mom” and “Dad”

2. When you spend the night and forget a toothbrush so you use theirs

3. Hanging out at their house without them

4. Your closets have practically become one

5. Going to the bathroom with the door half open so you can continue a conversation

6. Not having to worry about being your embarrassing self because they’re all used to it by now

7. Going to family functions without them and having your family ask where they are

8. Having their parents yell at you as if you’re one of their own when you make bad choices

9. Taking long road trips with just their parents to see them and singing obnoxiously loud together

10. When their dogs no longer bark when you walk in because they recognize your car and your voice

11. When they’re asked a question and you answer for them

12. You fight like sisters/ brothers and are able to forgive and forget like siblings do

13. But they're also the first one to have your back in any situation