Never been a huge fan of them, I'm not going to lie to you. At around age 2 my parents brought home a bouncing baby girl they informed me was my new little sister. Two weeks later I asked them to return said sister because "she made too much noise".
They opted to keep her and I've liked her off and on for most of her life.. I still contend she makes too much noise on most occasions.
So then there was the time honored tradition of babysitting. I took the course, got myself certified, and took on the working world. It didn't take long for me to realize this wasn't going to be an easy money making adventure. There was actual work involved.. Kids are stressful, need constant attention, and needy. After a few jobs I informed my parents I would no longer be making money through this enterprise because homicide is illegal.
It was also around this time that I announced to said parents they would not be getting grandchildren out of me.. they either needed to look to the sister they decided to keep or adopt their own.
For years I seriously felt this way. I'd go to college, get my degree, get married, and then the hubs and I would take vacations to Disney World..Childless. It sounded absolutely intoxicating and glorius.. no throwup, spitups, whining, childish antics (cept from the husband, that's another day/another blog) Then the "little" sister got preggers.
In September of 2004 I met my nephew and life as I knew it changed forever.
I am completely head-over-heels in love with this kid. I wept nearly uncontrollably as the nurse brought him out for all to see.
I'd do ANYTHING for him.. walk over hot coals, get hit by a train, buy ridiculous amounts of sweets/toys/food/whateverhefreakingwants.
Now, a niece is on her way. Frankly, I'm beyond excited. I ADORE my nephew and have boatloads of fun with him. BUT, he won't wear tutus... and I'm gonna make this chick..she just doesn't know it yet.. (no, I'm not kidding) I want and hope I can do anything for my niece and nephew. I never want them to want for anything. I love them both so very much..
This has even got me rethinking my "no kids" policy. I'd be a liar if I didn't admit it did. Thankfully, my biological clock is not a-ticking. And, fortunately, if I ever decided to procreate, I've got a few years left under my belt.
I still like the idea of traveling to Disney World and various other parts of the globe childless. Let's face it... I really like souvenirs and if you have kids they're gonna want them to. At this point in my life I would much rather buy what I want for myself and bring back the nephew & niece something....
Song of the Day: Feels Like Today -Rascal Flatts
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