Growing up I was the youngest in my family. I always wanted a younger sibling, but that never happened. However, at the age of ten, I did I become an aunt, and that has been one of the most enjoyable experiences. Here are a few reasons why I love being an aunt:
1. It's fun!
You get to experience watching someone grow up without the hard work of actually raising them.
2. They encourage and motivate.
They keep me on my toes. Little drawings or pictures have turned really bad weeks into better ones. Even just getting to FaceTime them is encouraging. They make me want to make a difference for them.
3. They watch everything.
Kind of going off the last one, they watch everything we do. It makes me want to set a good example for them in the long run.
4. It's a unique relationship
It's a privilege to be an aunt and because of it you are ultimately blessed by this relationship with this little person.
5. You get to watch your siblings grow and mature
It's interesting to watch your siblings become parents. There is a lot of change, which isn't a bad thing. But you see how this little person is shaping them into a better person and it's really cool.
This list just scratches the surface of why I love being an aunt. It's been a huge blessing in my life, and I think it was even better than having a little sibling of my own!
