Me & Garran.....the thing I miss most about home......
Me & Chandler.....the thing that quickly made this home........
I remember always thinking I'd be a great "boy mommy". I always knew I wanted a house full of children and just assumed they'd be boys. Well, I started with Callie and quickly learned that little girl was the most amazing thing that could happen to anyone. Next came Ali, another one of a kind miracle in my life. I had the two most wonderful daughters in the world and yet they were complete opposites. Although I fell in love with Trey (as anyone who meets him does) way before he was mine....he didn't "need me"....Trey came to love me and let me be his mom on his own time and he nor I would have it any other way. But recently I realize what a blessing my nephews are to me. Being an Aunt is without a doubt one of the greatest joys in my life. Unlike being their mommy, an aunt gets to love, brag, laugh, brag, goof, brag....and never worry about what mistakes we're making. You don't have to question every move you make...thats mommy's job and these two boys have "just the mommy they need". You can tell what a great job these ladies have done after being around either of these boys for 5 minutes. Now mind you, the sweet, handsome, respectful boy you'll meet is the same one thats giving his mom more grief and worry than she ever deserved, but because she doesn't let him get by with it.....I get to be "the aunt" without worry. I love these boys and I'm so thankful to have both of them in my life. And I'm even more grateful for how they "look out" for my daughters. Its amazing how protective and proud they are (in their own cool, quiet way). I should also mention I have another nephew, Jaxon who's just as wonderful as these two....but like Trey once was, Jaxon doesn't need me and I'm sure if either of his other aunts blog....you could read a book. haha
I remember always thinking I'd be a great "boy mommy". I always knew I wanted a house full of children and just assumed they'd be boys. Well, I started with Callie and quickly learned that little girl was the most amazing thing that could happen to anyone. Next came Ali, another one of a kind miracle in my life. I had the two most wonderful daughters in the world and yet they were complete opposites. Although I fell in love with Trey (as anyone who meets him does) way before he was mine....he didn't "need me"....Trey came to love me and let me be his mom on his own time and he nor I would have it any other way. But recently I realize what a blessing my nephews are to me. Being an Aunt is without a doubt one of the greatest joys in my life. Unlike being their mommy, an aunt gets to love, brag, laugh, brag, goof, brag....and never worry about what mistakes we're making. You don't have to question every move you make...thats mommy's job and these two boys have "just the mommy they need". You can tell what a great job these ladies have done after being around either of these boys for 5 minutes. Now mind you, the sweet, handsome, respectful boy you'll meet is the same one thats giving his mom more grief and worry than she ever deserved, but because she doesn't let him get by with it.....I get to be "the aunt" without worry. I love these boys and I'm so thankful to have both of them in my life. And I'm even more grateful for how they "look out" for my daughters. Its amazing how protective and proud they are (in their own cool, quiet way). I should also mention I have another nephew, Jaxon who's just as wonderful as these two....but like Trey once was, Jaxon doesn't need me and I'm sure if either of his other aunts blog....you could read a book. haha
I'm crying. I always thought you'd be a "boy mommy" too. The Lord knows what He's doing, cause you are an awesome "girl mommy" and the coolest "boy aunt". Garran adores you more than you'll ever know (cause I'm too jealous to tell you what he says). I love you!
ReplyDeleteMelissa, that is so funny, I always thought I would be a "girl mommy" and ended up with two boys. Which has turned out to be perfect for me. I am also blessed with three amazing nieces who I spoil rotten. I guess things turn out the way they are supposed to!
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