auntie blogs

I've been following blogs for quite a while now. I enjoy "mommy blogs" a lot, even though I'm single and have no children. I do, however, have four adorable nephews and one darling niece. They light up my life. Is there such thing as an auntie blog?

I love being an aunt. My oldest nephew is seven, though it seems like not that long ago I was holding him at the hospital a few hours after he was born. His little sister is four, and is the princess of the family. She's my parents' only granddaughter, a fact she takes advantage of frequently.

My younger sister also has two kids, boys 18 months apart. Her oldest is almost four, and is already reading on a 2nd grade level. He amazing me. Her youngest is a firecracker. A mischievous firecracker.... I found out yesterday that my little sis is pregnant again. I hope and pray all goes well. She's had three miscarriages - one before her boys and two since mr. firecracker was born.

And in an odd turn of events, my baby brother is now a daddy. It's still difficult to wrap my head around that one. His son is a month old, and is the cutest little bundle of joy.

Growing up I always figured I'd have kids of my own. As I approach my 30th birthday and dealing with PCOS I've had to think about how I'd feel if I'm not able to have my own. Life has thrown me curve balls I at times haven't been prepared for. I don't know what the future holds, but for now I'm happy with being a part of my ever-growing family.

Besides, as an aunt I can spoil the kids and then send them home to their parents. :)