Do you know how important Aunties are?
I can't imagine having grown up without Aunties and, even, at 63, I have an Auntie that still inspires me, calms me, teaches me, makes me laugh and shares her wisdom (which, by the way, have no strings attached and that's the best!)
Aunties teach you that you can fly if you want but to wear knee pads in case you loose your train of thought.
Aunties teach you that it really is okay to fill the dirty pans with soapy water and hide them in the oven until morning!
Aunties teach you to dance.
Aunties teach you to toilet paper houses and about "see food" (don't ask!).
Aunties teach you to steal signs (again, better if you don't ask).
Aunties teach you that to dream big is your right and duty and that people who want to pop your dreams are pinheads.
Aunties teach you that sometimes love doesn't make sense but do it anyway and other times they teach you that love makes sense but "this ain't love" so RUN AWAY!
Some Aunties sneak you tampons when your mom says, "No, wear this twin size mattress so everyone knows you're on your period!"
Aunties take you to the Mall, your first concert, sneak you cookie dough and teach you how to make friendship bracelets.
Aunties teach you about Little Bunny FooFoo, how to cross the street in heavy traffic and about flexibility.
Aunties teach you that many things are flexible including some rules!
Most importantly (except for the tampon part) Aunties teach you about unconditional love.
I saw two potentially awesome Aunties get their first feel of the position last night. There was no hesitation, both are totally ready to step up to the plate. But one of them fell in love with her neice in such a big way. You could see it in her eyes, her demeanor, her spirit. Even the baby felt it. She snuggled right into Auntie Haley's arms for the first of many cuddles.
I can't imagine having grown up without Aunties and, even, at 63, I have an Auntie that still inspires me, calms me, teaches me, makes me laugh and shares her wisdom (which, by the way, have no strings attached and that's the best!)
Aunties teach you that you can fly if you want but to wear knee pads in case you loose your train of thought.Aunties teach you that it really is okay to fill the dirty pans with soapy water and hide them in the oven until morning!
Aunties teach you to dance.
Aunties teach you to toilet paper houses and about "see food" (don't ask!).
Aunties teach you to steal signs (again, better if you don't ask).
Aunties teach you that to dream big is your right and duty and that people who want to pop your dreams are pinheads.
Some Aunties sneak you tampons when your mom says, "No, wear this twin size mattress so everyone knows you're on your period!"
Aunties take you to the Mall, your first concert, sneak you cookie dough and teach you how to make friendship bracelets.
Aunties teach you about Little Bunny FooFoo, how to cross the street in heavy traffic and about flexibility.
Aunties teach you that many things are flexible including some rules!
Most importantly (except for the tampon part) Aunties teach you about unconditional love.
I saw two potentially awesome Aunties get their first feel of the position last night. There was no hesitation, both are totally ready to step up to the plate. But one of them fell in love with her neice in such a big way. You could see it in her eyes, her demeanor, her spirit. Even the baby felt it. She snuggled right into Auntie Haley's arms for the first of many cuddles.
