My youngest nephew made my heart sing. For seven years, I have been an aunt to three beautiful boys. I wish I could take credit, but it's all my brother & his wife. They are not only beautiful, but they are such sweet little guys too ~ for the most part!
The littlest one won my heart this weekend. I was worried he might not remember me. I hadn't seen him since Christmas and there was a lot going on. Presents, food, presents, Grandma, presents, food, Grandma... I mean, come on, why would the little guy care about an aunt?
Then, I arrived...OH, HER! I remember HER, she's the one that has the DOG! Enthusiastic hugs were given and a few belly tickles. We were off to a great start.
We were also off to a family open house for 2 cousins that graduated from college & seminary school. I have to say, I LOVED the fact that he glommed onto me while we were there. He even appointed me to be the diaper changer. The luck kept coming!!!
I filled him with fruit, starch and sugar, we played on the bridge and the lawn ornaments in our uncle's yard. He played with rocks and pine needles. He fell a lot and requested band aids. Gramma had plenty to accommodate.
As we were leaving, a tuckered out lil guy that was all nestled in and cuddling up to me looks up with these BIG brown eyes and says with the honesty that comes with being a 2 year old "I love you" and then nestles back into me. AN UNSOLICITED "I LOVE YOU" - THE FIRST unsolicited "I love you" from any of my nephews. They have all told me that they have, but it's been more of a response, not a spontaneous one like that. My heart melted.
He asked if I was coming with to the next party with such enthusiasm. He was very happy that I was going with to that party too. I think it has been rare for the little guy to have such undivided attention ~ he was loving it and I was happy to oblige ~ to say the least.
The next party wasn't as exciting for him, but we made due. At some point, most of my nephews and friend's little boys become intrigued by my chest. I tend to have more going on in that department than most, especially their Moms. This incident ended with my nephew flashing my chest to the attendees at the 2nd party. He kept asking "what is in there?" He wasn't satisfied with "it's just me in there" he had to check for himself...always a tough situation...where is the line? They have to learn and you don't want to treat the situation like it's bad/dirty, but at the same time you can't flash them & give them an anatomy lesson either.
After getting felt up, I left to meet up with a friend. I hear that all that all the fruit, starch, and sugar ended up attacking the poor guy's tummy ~ luckily, Grampa & Gramma had to deal with THAT mess :)
The next day, the cutie, after being so loving and sweet the day before, came rushing toward me and pushed me and declared I have a fat belly. He's lucky he won me over the day before, the little stinker. Grandma yelled at him and told him that it wasn't nice. He was worried that I was mad at him. I told him he was right, I do have a fat belly, but it's not nice to say that to people. He hugged me and went to play with the playdough.
Dang that kid wore me out.
No comments:
Post a Comment