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10 Things I Learned About Being An Aunt

Besides the fact that I have two of the most beautiful girls as my nieces!

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10 Things I Learned About Being An Aunt

1. You end up doing anything they ask.

Go swimming even though you just showered? Play endless rounds of board games? Watch a million episodes of Jessie? How can you say no to that cute little face???

2. Your old things (and your friends) become theirs.

Sometimes I truly am concerned that my friends are only friends with me to see those two cuties. Pretty sure they are more popular than me to be honest with you.

3. Your entire day can be made just by their smiles or giggles alone.

I mean come on. If seeing this picture doesn't just change your entire mood, I truly do not know what will.


4. They are the best cuddlers and back scratchers.

Of course it helps when they don't really understand the concept of time, so you have them scratch your back for way longer than they signed up for! :)

5. You have such a big influence on them, even if you may not realize it.

I guess having a nineteen-year-old aunt means you know how to snapchat, have one finger nail painted a different color, take cute candid pictures, and like to get your back tan! (I'd like to think my interest in fashion has some effect on them too.)

6. You become that crazy protective parent that you swore you never wanted to be…as an aunt.

Because it is completely normal to want to show up at a little kid's house who even looks at them the wrong way, right? You're going to try to tell me you wouldn't feel the same way for these faces??

7. Someone so little can have such a big and pure heart.

Not only do they have such a big heart, but they fill my heart with so much love ALL. THE. TIME.

8. No one gives better hugs than those of a niece.

I'm serious. There is NOTHING better!!

9. You have your own human doll that you can dress up.

It helps that they love wearing my makeup and accessories too!

10. They say you experience unconditional love when you have your own children; however, I felt this unconditional love much sooner.

Let's just say my own kids have some pretty big shoes to fill!



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