It seems that I am the Aunt to many children these days and I LOVE it!! My best friend's kids call me Aunt Bunny (my unfortunate nickname), a few friends that I work with refer to me as Aunt Mar to their kids, a few of my husband's cousins kids call me Aunt Mary and then of course I have my nieces and nephews that I adore as well.
I love being the crazy silly Aunt that plays games, sings songs and listens to their problems..it makes my heart happy to see these children and my heart hurt when I don't.
I first became an Aunt at the age of 18..my brother and his first wife had a son and I think at the time, I couldn't appreciate being an Aunt to him...we had fun as he grew up and I of course played with him, his brother and other children that my Mother babysat for and I have great memories of those days...but it's nothing like it is now with my niece and nephew and I guess that comes with all the maternal instincts that you gather as you age.
People assume when you don't have kids that you don't like kids and in my case, that couldn't be further from the truth! I adore them and often want to be around them (not in a creepy way). I love their stories when you hear them talking to their friends..I love when they ask you fifteen thousand questions about something and I love seeing their little personalities emerge.
And my most favorite part, the part that I am really good at, is winding them up and sending them home to their parents to deal with..
Bunny I am one of those co workers that will always call you Bunny! I love your nickname.
ReplyDeleteI too am the crazy Aunt. I have been Aunt Gussy to many children, mostly my niece and nephews and their friends and their friends parents. Gus or Gussy was is my childhood nickname and it has stuck with a few of my friends that learned about it. Of course I will always be Gus to my parents and family.
I love being an Aunt. I'm certain that I worry just as much as the parents but am equally certain that I have just as much fun.....probably more with all these wonderful kids. Your kids are still young, my kids are grown up now but I have all the great memories and many photos to help me to always remember these wonderful times. Not to worry, every season is wonderful even when they are grown up. Just be sure to make time and enjoy these days while they are young. It goes by way to fast and time is something we never get back. They grow up so fast. 5 yrs, than 10 yrs than bam 18 yrs have flown by. One of the most important messages I got from Joyce Meyers was "Enjoying Everyday Life". Love and hugs, Tina
Oh, just one more thing "Your kids are the luckiest kids on this earth to have you"!
ReplyDeleteLol, thanks Tina...I know all my old friends and family will always call me Bunny. Thank you...I feel lucky to have them as well..I look forward to all their phases in life...but I just don't want to get old in the process..lol
ReplyDeleteLove and Hugs to you to my friend!