I have been an aunt since I was ten years old.
It's been a marvelous ten years. Finding myself in the position of child number eight, I've been able to enjoy numerous child watching and playing experiences. Over the years I've had lots of chances to periodically hold babies and change diapers and make train sets and have the most delightful conversations on topics like panacles and monsters.
It makes me feel extraordinarily lucky to interact with so many little people making their way in the world with the guidance of wonderful parents. And I've learned so much and received so much pleasure as I've seen them interact with each other. It just makes me grateful in general. But there are 18 specific reasons that come immediately to mind.
So here are the 18 reasons I'm grateful to be an aunt.
1. William
2. Joseph
6. Isaac
7. Emmanual
8. Claire
9. Marie
10. Oliver
11. Peter
12. Walter
7. Emmanual
8. Claire
9. Marie
10. Oliver
11. Peter
12. Walter
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| (Photo credit to Leah and Shane) |
13. Jacob
14.Charles
15. Lilly
16. James
17. Eve
18. Every single addition to our family to come soon and far in the future, going on
forever
An awesome post! We really enjoyed seeing all those pictures! You're a terrific aunt, and we're really going to miss you on your mission. Looks like you will have many more nieces and nephews by the time you get back - plenty more babies to hold!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize there were so many, but I also haven't counted recently. We love your helpfulness with the kids whenever we are over. They love playing with you. We have to have you come visit very soon.
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