When people ask me to describe my family, I usually start rambling about us being loud and goofy, but sort of introverted and overly thoughtful, and really open to new people so there's never enough beds for all the people at holidays, and of course, interested in saving the world.
While this description creates a very interesting run-on sentence, people usually seem more confused than enlightened.
A new way to describe my family came to me this morning... my family is like the Weasley family from Harry Potter. We don't have red hair, and we're not wizards. And there of no twins. But other than that, it's pretty much the same. Everything is loud and energetic until everyone passes out from exhaustion. There are always random people hanging around from other countries or families, and Mom jokes that she collects stray children instead of animals. There's usually someone playing a practical joke, but simultaneously, others sitting in the corner discussing the state of politics or religion. The house is usually a "good mess, the proof of life," and thankfully, there's always enough to go around even if it's not fancy.
Thanksgiving was a great time to enjoy these dynamics, as well as to blend them with Mark's family's characteristics. Mark and I are very blessed to have such wonderful families who seem to enjoy each other, even though they are pretty different.
I hope you had a good Thanksgiving too!
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