You've made it to step 6, and you're still standing! Congratulations! Now, let's get to the good stuff. Your in-laws have a love-hate relationship with fashion, and it's about to get real. They're obsessed with plaid. Like, seriously obsessed.
You need to learn to appreciate their taste in patterned shirts, because let's face it, they're not going anywhere. They've got a collection of plaid onesies, plaid socks, plaid scarves, and even plaid throw pillows. It's like they're trying to make a statement, or maybe just trying to blind everyone with their sheer enthusiasm.
Apparently, it's because plaid is the most "festive" pattern. They've got a plaid-filled Christmas album, a plaid-themed bedspread, and even a plaid-printed coffee mug. You're not sure what's more impressive, the sheer variety or the sheer commitment.
They claim it's because of the Scottish heritage, but we all know the truth. It's because they saw it on a 1970s-themed party and thought it was cool.
So, here's the deal: if you want to survive this family, you're going to have to learn to appreciate the plaid. It's not just a pattern; it's a lifestyle.