Coming from a big family has many perks. I grew up in a rather large family. My dad is the youngest of nine children, and the family tree is continuing to grow. I can guarantee there is never a dull moment when I am with them. As we like to say, “no filter,” my family likes to say what is on their mind, and I think it is funny. Watching my family get together is always entertaining.

Here are some realizations everyone who comes from a big family has had:

1. There’s always someone to talk to.

Like I said, my dad’s side of the family is huge. I know I can always go to one of my family members if I don’t want to talk to my parents or brothers.

2. You never have to do anything by yourself.

Want to go to the movies? Grab a cousin!

3. There will always be plenty of food at family events.

You never leave a family event hungry and you can guarantee you’ll leave with leftovers.

4. Your family is always the loudest when out in public.

When you’re together, you forget there are other people around you.

5. The family will never stop growing.

Lets face it, families only grow, and they don’t get smaller.