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Sep 26, 2014 09:16

I am just born to be an aunt. No doubt. My sister-in-law posted a photo of my 6yo niece riding a two-wheeled bike, and I'm just so proud of that girl. I know it's not a huge deal and no one else has any reason to care, but these little milestones just stir up a lot of emotion in me. I love my girls so much ( Read more... )

nieces, sloane, jack

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istar September 27 2014, 02:36:52 UTC
I'm excited too! Brian has already started talking about how to kidproof our home so Mary and Josh can come over and relax.

I should do more for my niece, too. She's cool and I would love to be more active in her life (if she wants). You're right-on about respecting consent. I was a not-physically-affectionate tot, and so hugs from my grandma (whom I saw infrequently before age 3) were a bit unwelcome at first.

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sillygoosegirl September 30 2014, 04:21:05 UTC
It means a lot to me that all 3 of you are excited and so supportive. I'm scared, of course, but one of my biggest--and perhaps most irrational--fears going into this was losing my friends. I know that change is inevitable, but some things I hope don't change.

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jianantonic September 30 2014, 04:31:26 UTC
I totally understand being afraid of that -- a lot of relationships change when you bring a baby into the dynamic. But in my case, if anything it makes me want to be closer. I know you'll be busy and tired and won't have time to do shots or play 3-hour games of Arkham Horror or whatever, whenever, but I promise I really do find baby stories fun, and I'm happy to let your kid scream at me for a couple of hours if you need a break. I feel like being there in those moments with Jack really cemented me as part of his family, and helped me bond with him in ways that I wouldn't if I only ever saw him when he was on his best behavior, you know? Anyway, I'm totally excited, and I'm gonna love the crap out whatever little monster or angel you end up with.

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