Friday
Apr102009
Sweet niece
Friday, April 10, 2009 at 07:34AM
My niece stayed with me and the g-rents all week while she was on spring break. I love being an aunt, and even though I'm not generally a big kid person, I love every minute I get with my niece and nephew (and half-bro and half-sis).
This week my niece and I were roommates, and even though I was busy and gone a lot, I loved having her around.
Last night the g-rents went to church, so she and I spent an evening together. We went for a walk (during which she chattered away and asked me lots of questions about love and babies and life), we colored and read books and snuggled on the couch and wrote a thank-you note to grandpa and grandma.
Every night we would get into our PJs together and crawl into bed, and we'd read. I read my grown-up book and she read her Disney Princess book. Sometimes she'd choose to write in her Junie B. Jones journal, and sometimes she'd just play (complete with fun voices and imaginary friends). Eventually we'd turn out the lights and she'd say "Good night Shannon. I love you." And it killed me every time with the sweetness.
Listening to her read this week has been like music to my ears. She struggled with reading for awhile, but she's quickly becoming a pro. She has the sweetest voice, and hearing her read the words on the pages out loud is such a magical sound. I love listening to her sound out words, and I even love hearing her ask "what does s-q-u-i-r-r-e-l spell?" Because yeah, that's a hard one sweetie.
My favorite nickname for her is Giggle Goof. When she laughs, you can't help but laugh with her, even if you're not sure what you're laughing at. She's so giggly all the time, and I'm so glad she finds so much to laugh about.
Even when she got mad at me that time I made her take care of her dishes when she didn't want to, and she hid in the pantry until she decided she loved me again. And even after she kept slamming doors when I asked her not to. Even then, I was crazy about her.
I love you little Giggle Goof. Thanks for being my roommate!
This week my niece and I were roommates, and even though I was busy and gone a lot, I loved having her around.Last night the g-rents went to church, so she and I spent an evening together. We went for a walk (during which she chattered away and asked me lots of questions about love and babies and life), we colored and read books and snuggled on the couch and wrote a thank-you note to grandpa and grandma.
Every night we would get into our PJs together and crawl into bed, and we'd read. I read my grown-up book and she read her Disney Princess book. Sometimes she'd choose to write in her Junie B. Jones journal, and sometimes she'd just play (complete with fun voices and imaginary friends). Eventually we'd turn out the lights and she'd say "Good night Shannon. I love you." And it killed me every time with the sweetness.
Listening to her read this week has been like music to my ears. She struggled with reading for awhile, but she's quickly becoming a pro. She has the sweetest voice, and hearing her read the words on the pages out loud is such a magical sound. I love listening to her sound out words, and I even love hearing her ask "what does s-q-u-i-r-r-e-l spell?" Because yeah, that's a hard one sweetie.My favorite nickname for her is Giggle Goof. When she laughs, you can't help but laugh with her, even if you're not sure what you're laughing at. She's so giggly all the time, and I'm so glad she finds so much to laugh about.
Even when she got mad at me that time I made her take care of her dishes when she didn't want to, and she hid in the pantry until she decided she loved me again. And even after she kept slamming doors when I asked her not to. Even then, I was crazy about her.
I love you little Giggle Goof. Thanks for being my roommate!
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Reader Comments (7)
That's the sweetest post I've ever heard! Caleigh sounds awesome!
Awwww. I second Robin...sweetest post ever! You'd be a good mom should you ever choose that path.
That was beautiful. Almost enough to make me want kids...almost.
Awww...giggle goof is such a great nickname. And I love nicknames.
I know what you mean... Sarah the little girl I watch... Today, she was in a bad mood. I sent her to her room, because she had a bad attitude. I went in her room and asked her if she wanted to have a good attitude so we could play. She looked at me and said, "no." It's funny how you can love someone so much even in their not so lovable moments. They don't stay that way long enough though. They grow so quickly. :) Kids have a charm I think adults lose somewhere along the way, that can cause your cup to overfloweth.
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