I love Christmas. I always have. It follows one week after my favorite holiday (my birthday). I have grown to love it even more since there's been little ones in the family. I did a little Christmas shopping today and my favorite people to buy for are the kids! I love finding the "perfect" gift for each kid and picturing their expression when they open it.
Anyway, all that shopping got me thinking...there are very few titles that truly matter in the grand scheme of life. Here is a tribute to one of my favorite titles: Auntie.
Top 10 reasons I love being an aunt: (there are many more... but I don't want to bore anyone)
1. Watching each one develop into their own person, with distinct personalities
2. Watching my older sister and brother be a mom and dad
3. Snuggling on the couch watching movies or reading books
4. Being able to spoil them and then send them home!
5. Nieces and nephews give the BEST hugs and kisses
6. Being a preferred babysitter
7. Getting attacked with love as soon as I walk in the door
8. Talking to them and listening to them talk to each other and then quoting them during my days
9. The fact that there is NEVER a dull moment when any one of them is around!
10. Hearing them call me "auntie"... melts my heart every time!
I know I'm biased, but they are the cutest kids on the planet!
3 comments:
Ok, you are making me cry! What a sweet post. We are blessed to have families that love our kids as much as we do and what peace to know when they are in your care, they are loved and taken care of. Thanks AUNTIE Donna and Uncle Eric!
So sweet! You are definately on the preferred (and free) babysitting list. Thanks for being a wonderful auntie to them.
This is so sweet. Great pictures. All 5 are so blessed to call you "Auntie Donna & Uncle Eric". As you consistently and faithfully pour your love and influence into their lives, they are experiencing such richness. Every child should be so lucky. How wonderful that you all live so close to each other so that you don't miss a beat. I am especially looking forward to seeing all your Christmas pictures!
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