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8 Perks Of Having A Huge Family

Life's a lot more fun when there's countless siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins around to help you enjoy it.

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8 Perks Of Having A Huge Family

They always say you can't choose your family, but given the choice, would you choose to replace them anyway? I know that all of my innumerable family members and I would not. Belonging to a huge family has shown me what having real love for one another can achieve. Besides, it's a lot more fun when there's countless siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins around to help you enjoy the gift of life. Here are 8 perks of being a member of a big, loving, and entertaining family.

1. You'll never be lonely.

No matter what you're going through, you always have a family member who can relate and help you through it.


2. You and your family don't just go on vacation, you basically rent out entire resorts.

You look forward to annual family vacations because you know it will be the highlight of your year. After it's over, you're able to start your 365 day count down until next time. Shout out to Woodloch Pines in Pennsylvania for having our constantly growing family there, year after year, and treating us like family.


3. You have unbeatable holiday feasts.

You don't just stop at turkey and stuffing because there are 30 other family members who want to contribute too! Now we're talking 3 trays of baked ziti, 7 different types of salads, 2 spiral hams, appetizers galore, and all things Italian. Don't even get me started on the leftovers.


4. The holidays, in general, are always memorable.

During every holiday, you find yourself storytelling and reminiscing about unforgettable memories from years passed. Many of the stories repeat themselves, but they never seem to get old (like the story about you and your cousin sneaking out while on a family vacation at Splitrock. You can fill in the blanks). Holidays are a great time to make irreplaceable memories with the ones you love.

5. Family parties are just as memorable.

It doesn't need to be a holiday for you to get together with your family. When you have a huge family, it's always someones birthday, someones engagement party, someone's retirement party, someone's christening, someone's graduation, or even just the perfect time to throw a karaoke party. Between the food, the singing, the laughter, the wine, the chatter, and the love, family parties are the best.


6. You have a lifetime of built-in friendships that can't dissolve.

And no matter what, they are always there for you.


7. With those friendships comes a support system unlike any other.

Having a bad day? Shoot a text out to one of your 50 group chats amongst extended family and watch as the love pours in.

8. You never stop laughing... ever.

They say laughter is the best form of medicine. If this is true, you have the healthiest family in America. It's impossible to stop smiling when you're around them, especially when your brother dresses up like Caitlyn Jenner in your annual recreation of the Kardashian Christmas card.

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