This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at St Edward's chapter.
You know your grandparents live with you when…
- Your grandpa has taken you to school many of times
- Your grandpa has embarrassed you at school and in front of your friends
- Your friends always ask how your grandparents are doing
- Your friends are on first name bases with your grandparents
- You have easy access to blackmail, aka pictures of your dad and his chubby preteen days
- Mom says no to junk food, don’t fret because grandpa has some for you
- Extended family is always over visiting
- They are there for every milestone
- Your grandparents are your sidekicks, best friends, and number one advocates when you’re in trouble with your parents
- Someone is always home
- There are always home-cooked meals
- Sunday lunch is mandatory
- There is always someone there to ask if you have gone to church
- Your grandma and great aunt try to give you their hand-me-downs…
- When your parents say no, you just ask your grandparents
- Your grandparents are always the good guys
- Ran out of allowance? Grandpa to the rescue!
- You have gotten the chance to witness what 60+ years of a beautiful marriage looks like
- Hugs and kisses are never ending
- Your house is always full of love
- Your grandparents are your second parents