Next family of reality stars.

A family that won’t let you forget them – more antics than the Simpsons or the Kardashians.

Hold on for stormy relationships alternating with deceptive warmth. Emotions run deep – and sometimes cruel. One who loves to give others the cold shoulder. And, of course, there’s one hot Mama. (Closely watched by a younger version…)

Mom. Please. Go home. If I wanted sun screen, I’d put it on myself.(Harper’s Bazaar.2010/Land Rover MENA/Commons.wikimedia.org)

The Dad should have answered the casting call for “Mad Men”. Serious business

“Get it done now of you’ll be sorry” type. But with style and cool elegance. His entrances never go unnoticed.

Funny, he’s always demanding a coat. Rigid on that. Bet on vacation he cranks the AC in the room down to frigid.

But he loves to party. They must have quite a holiday guest list with their dinner parties being legendary: Druids, elves, Nessie, Snow Miser and his brother – all the old and the interesting.

His family knows underneath that harsh exterior, dear old Dad is the calming influence who sees value in wrapping up in blanket around the glowing fireplace for retelling long ago stories. Family time mandated. He insists – gently – forcing lulling everyone into a warm cozy mood.

Of course the sultry Mom with her blinding beauty.

Quickly revealed as the warm nurturing one who is the most willing to relax and enjoy life. Proof opposites to do attract.

People smile at humorous recollections of her light attitude. Maybe it’s because she nudges everyone towards a healthier lifestyle – encouraging participation in all sorts of sports and outdoor activities.

She does keep the family on a schedule, though. Helps to deal with change.

The teenage twins are as different as night and day. 

One is colorful, light and breezy, creating sunny smiles whenever she arrives. Always motivating little gatherings. A light wine on the patio person.

The other crisp, restless, yet warm underneath it all. Loves to cheer along at football games in outdoor stadiums. More of a beer and tailgating fan.

Individual personalities with both sharing some of their parents’ qualities as in any family.

Indulgent Mom, aware of real potential drama, keeps the kids close.

Always on either side of her which seems a little restrictive, but she knows their storms.

A trait, she admits, run on her side of the family. She, herself, can be pushed just so far when things heat up and she spins off in a destructive rage.

The teenagers often seem impatient and unwilling to wait their turn.

Mom knows the pair can cause trouble and confusion with their widely swinging tempers and all their easily given promises.

While known as a delightful source of fresh energy, the two can also be unpredictably moody. But both are well liked and people are always jazzed to see them.

Perhaps seeing value quiet times, contemplating clouds, and lazy day dreaming, Mom’s not above heating up a calculated brownouts to pull the plug on electronic devices.

Mother knows best.

Wonder if she’s consider being a school room mother this year? That would be quite a show.

Is it yoga? Botox? Plastic surgery? They seem ageless.(1920’s/USPD/Commons.wikimedia.org)

They’d fit right into any neighborhood: 

Old Man Winter, his lovely wife, Summer, and their two children, Spring and Fall.

No doubt you’ll see them turning into your street sometime this year. So get ready.

Seasonally adjusted

Phil, the Philosopher Mouse of the Hedge.

Whoa. It’s so hot here, they got out the Texas-size water bowl.©

 

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