It’s pretty much the second best feeling ever to become an aunt. I can imagine only becoming a grandmother could succeed it, but for now, and the next 20+ years, I won’t know that feeling. (I better not. *shifts strict mom eyes to little girls*)
Today, Valentine’s Day, I became an aunt to my first niece. Unfortunately, my sister-in-law lives 9 hours away, so visiting Ellie will have to wait until we take a road trip next month up to visit.
But, right here in my city, my childhood best friend had her baby yesterday. Austin was born at 9 lbs, 7 ounces with NO MEDS and NO ASSISTANCE other than major pushing & grunting & I’m sure major cursing. I’ll be snugging up on him this week which reminds me that I haven’t held a newborn baby since my nephew, Nolan, was born in Oct 08. That is FAR too long for my ovaries to NOT be next to an infant.
OK, so what if they both look like little aliens straight out of Mars Attacks!. Just you wait until they’re a week old and are almost the cutest kids on the internet. THEN you’ll be oooing and awwwing.
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Tempting little aliens. I see one of those and think “hm, I could do that again” and that’s how the baby race is winning. I was solidly in the “no way, man” camp as far as having more of those, but then a few choice infants in my life clearly hypnotized me and I turned into “well, if you really want one of those, I could accommodate that request”.
Congrats on the new additions!
Yay for 2 new babies in your life on this Valentine’s day. Have fun snuggling them. Being an aunt is awesome.
I am all for non alien babies.
My poor first child, he was soo cute, then a few months later DH found me starting at his hospital pic & asked what was up..I said ” he looked like ET..why did no one say something??”
Congratulations to all of the family!
Very cute! Congrats on becoming an Aunt and Congrats to the Mommies and Daddies!