The Wave

Yeah...I tried to start the wave once at a Pirates game. Yes, I was drunk and no, it didn't work. But that is really not the point of my post.

As I was having dinner with my husband's family tonight, I got to thinking about how many different ways people wave. When I arrived for dinner, my 6 month old nephew started flailing his arms everywhere and my sister-in-law and I decided he was waving at me. My other sister-in-law had her niece with her and she waved to me too, but hers was a cute, little girl wave and she just moved her fingers.

I can remember making fun of my brother when he was younger on how he waved. He would wave like his fingers were all super glued together. I don't know if he still waves like that but I would still make fun of him if he does.

Grandmas have certain waves, presidents wave, pageant girls and queens have a distinct wave, even I like to think I have my own wave but it is just me. I can even make my dog wave (just tell him to give you a high five and move your hand! It looks like he's waving!)

So the next time that you wave to someone, think of how you wave. Watch others and see just how many different ways people say hello, bye, I am excited to see you and please, never come back again (with a smile!).

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Love Em’ or Hate Em’ – We’ve All Got Em’!

Aunt Mable has had too much to drink. Cousin Sara won’t stop talking about her love life, in detail. Grandma Betty is criticizing left and right but trying to pass it along as compliments. Your sister-in-law thanks you for bringing the pie that is “almost as good as hers.” HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away and as families will soon gather around to celebrate the holiday, many people are bracing for the intense emotions of the holiday meal.

Think of your first holiday with your husband’s family. Do you remember feeling utterly disappointed with the food, thinking it was not quite as good as your family’s recipes? It just doesn’t taste anything like your family’s good cookin’. You were anxiously awaiting the stress-free, delicious holiday meal only to feel dissatisfied.

You quickly start thinking what you can use to bargain with your husband so that you can coax him into eating the next holiday meal with your family. Maybe Aunt Mable’s stained red wine teeth and drunken slurs aren’t so bad after all.

Luckily, I have no Aunt Mable, no cousin Sara, no grandma Betty and no sister-in-law making jabs at my pie skills. But, I would be lieng if I said that my family holiday meals are picture perfect. Sure, usually there are a few fights, some snippy remarks and complaints, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. The delicious food I get to eat does not compare to anyone else’s. The car ride home is usually spent reflecting on the amusing occurrences that took place. For example, no one has the heart to tell my Aunt that we all secretly dislike her mashed potatoes that she thinks are “the BEST” and insists on making each, and every holiday. It is a running joke between me and my cousins.

Love ‘em, or hate ‘em – we’ve all got em, especially around the holidays. Good old relatives. They come in various shapes, sizes, delight and dread; each one playing a theatrical role in our life. This Thanksgiving, embrace all of the quirkiness your family has to offer. Be thankful for your version of grandma Betty and cousin Sara.

To bring you some Thanksgiving cheer, I share with you our Working Wives & Bachelorettes family Thanksgiving picture. We saved a seat for you!

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