Family Time

Ahhh, family. We are coming up on another holiday. The 4th of July. Independence Day. I love love love this holiday. It is one of the few without presents. It is a low stress, easy day to spend with the ones that we love.

We get together with family and there are many of us. We have lots and lots of little people and lots and lots of adults. I love all of them. We all bring food and we eat more than anyone should. Spending time with my family is one of my favorite things in the whole world. Now, it doesn't come without some tiny aggravations -- but, what in life is without aggravation? ("Shut the door -- you're letting all the bought air out! and "Did you finish the OTHER can of soda you had earlier?" or "Doesn't anyone know where the trashcan is?"), but when all is said and done, no matter how many times the door is opened and shut and no matter how many drinks are wasted or how much trash ends up in my potato bin, I wouldn't have celebrated my holiday in any other way because I love these people so much. We get along so well, we have plenty to talk about, and we are content to be with each other from morning until night. My son-in-law once said, "You guys are happy just sitting around the room with each other." That is certainly true, but honestly, we are rarely silent. He is the same son-in-law that says "Your family is just like being in My Big Fat Greek Wedding." Our family gatherings are never boring. The kids entertain each other and us old folks. We have such a good time. We rarely miss a holiday with each other. Sometimes, when it is too long between holidays, we just have a day together for the fun of it. There are plenty of birthday parties in between some of the holidays, so we don't go too long without getting together. And forget about 2-hour birthday parties -- when we get together, we never want to leave because the kids are having such a good time. I feel sorry for people who don't have what we have. Our camaraderie is legend. I am truly blessed to have been put in this family. This holiday is falling on a Friday, so we will all have a long party into the night with a bonfire and s'mores and then the entire weekend to recover from all the festivities. Bring on the fun!!