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September 1, 2005
I'm A Lot of Things
One of them is "Aunt WonderGirl". At first, that seemed pretty strange to me. It sounded funny, a tad contrived and forced. My niece and two nephews were so young when I married into the family, they probably don't even remember a time when I wasn't "Aunt WonderGirl". Eventually, as the years passed, I got more comfortable with the title. More little folks came along to call me "Aunt WonderGirl". I learned the ropes of the job: baby-holding, birthday pool-parties, filling sippy cups. I'm good at it sometimes, it's really not that hard! I do tend to be a bit late with the birthday presents, but they know it's coming.
But I don't get to spend enough time with them. That really bothers me.
So I thought I'd do something about that.
Tonight, I took the oldest three to see Willie Wonka. Bless their mother for letting me take them on a school night-- she bent the rules for me and I appreciated it. We have such a large family, sometimes it's easy to lose folks in the shuffle. So I really just wanted to take three of them, the oldest ones, and spend some quality time with them. (Next time, it'll be the younger ones. I'm fair.)
So, when I got there, they answered the door each wearing a t-shirt I had given them some time ago. It almost made me cry. These three kids, who nine years ago initiated me into aunthood, were excited to hang out with me. Yeah, I sweetened the pot with a movie on a school night, but who cares. They still wanted to be with me. And on top of that, they wanted ME to feel good so they did something they thought would make me happy.
And it did.
I hope they remember tonight, because I sure will. But, if this is one of those childhood memories that fades away, well, I won't worry. There will be more to remember, more times to giggle and joke and play.
Memories are there for the making. And I intend to be an aunt worth remembering.
Kith and Kin | By WonderGirl | 12:13 AM
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Wondergirl,
Coming from the aunt of your children...
you made me cry....
I remember when Czarina was first born, I was 15 and knew I was destined to be the "cool" aunt and for once I was happy to be the youngest in our family so I could be automatically given this honor.
I knew she was the prettiest baby anyone had ever seen, that I wasn't just biased. Its as if I was watching Czarina crawl around on the living room floor with her chubby cheeks and one curl on the top of her head and I blinked for just a second and when I opened my eyes- she was suddenly this sweet,graceful,little princess
(tiara, sparkly shoes and all) with a head full of bouncy curls wrapping her tiny little arms around me and telling me all these interesting stories of dreams she's had,what HeroBoy did to make her mad,and how cute The Duke is when he yawns...and her eyes light up with excitement!
Then I find myself absolutely adoring and bonding quite well with HeroBoy- whom less than 2 years ago I was absolutely terrified of for fear he might cry and I wouldn't know what to do. I constantly laugh at this boy. He has more character than anyone I know- and I can already tell he and I are going to be good friends. He is stubborn and strong willed at times- but I can't help but laugh when he rolls his eyes and refuses to speak to anyone. How many 2 year olds do this rather than just scream and kick the floor? I will forever and always be Aunt Mittmee.
And The Duke, the newest little addition...Watching him grow so fast, and realizing he is ALREADY almost 4 months old...wow. He is so perfect, cuddly, and round and hearing his sweet little baby talk reminds me his is such a blessing from God. You went through so much with him and God took care of you and now things couldn't be more wonderful. I can't stop looking at the picture I took the other day which I have titled "This Just In: Baby Eats Another Baby."Wondergirl, anyway this is all to say...I cannot thank you and King Pen enough for the joy that your family brings to my life. When I have reached some of my lowest points, I can honestly say that ya'll have been the only source of light in my life. I have never felt a love for anyone or anything like I feel for the kids. I may not be there as much as I would like to be, or even be the best aunt that I could be, but I am thankful for the time I do share with ya'll and every memory that gets created that I know I will never forget. Love always- Aunt Mittmee
Posted by: britt at September 3, 2005 2:27 PM
Britt, that was so beautiful! It's wonderful to know that they are a blessing in your life. They are certainly the most special little people in MY life.
Posted by: Wondergirl at September 4, 2005 12:59 PM
