This past Sunday, I was innocently pulling up to my sister’s house to meet her and my other sister before we went to their church, Faith Promise (which happens to be one of our FANs!). I casually walked up to the door and rang the doorbell… and that’s when it started. “IT’S BRITTANY!” I hear screech from the window. “BRITTANY!” I hear screams from the door as it opens. And madness ensues. The two older nephew and niece are running around, hurting each other. The twenty-month-old is running around in a t-shirt and no diaper. He insists on grabbing my keys out of my hand and yelling, “KEYS!” the whole morning. Lastly, my four-month-old nephew lays on the couch, kicking away and not yet dressed. My sister informs me that it is my job to dress him so she can get ready for church. So I become Mommy for about 30 minutes, breaking up fights, wiping off tears, and snuggling.
I am the only sibling in my family who has not reproduced. Luckily for me, I get to take them, load them up with sugar, and give them back. I have a deep respect for my sisters and brother. Everyday, the lives of their precious children are in their hands, and I watch the children flourish as a result. I love being Aunt Brittany. I look forward to learning from them, and in about 10 years, having children of my own. But unlike them, I’ll probably have to read a lot of parenting books! Though I love my niece and nephews, I’ll just settle on giving them back for now.
Do you have any crazy family stories? Leave a comment, and let me know!
-Brittany
I do understand Brittany’s plite. You see I am her mother. I am thrilled that she is the only sibling that has not reproduced!, although, she is an incredible aunt, and the children love her. When she is ready to have children, in 10 years, she will be an great mom due to the influence of her older sisters.
Thanks, mom!!
Hey Brittany! Don’t have kids! Just borrow Nicole’s and Marti’s every once in awhile b/c I heard that it hurts! Hehe Love Ya Have an Awesome Day!
Thanks for the advice, Kristina! I’ve got a good 10 years to prepare!!