What You Don't Realize When You First Become An Aunt/Uncle
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What You Don't Realize When You First Become An Aunt/Uncle

The Brilliance Of Kids That Aren't Yours

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What You Don't Realize When You First Become An Aunt/Uncle
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No, nothing like how scar is, I happen to love my nephews and niece. The first time I became an aunt, I was about fourteen years old. I sadly missed my nephew's birth and all the other one's after that as well. Being an aunt literally changed my whole life, for the better. Here are things you don't realize when you become an aunt/uncle.

1. The first time holding your niece or nephew, you became super proud of your sister.

Like holy cow, you made another human being! High-Five, that's crazy epic. They look like you what! How are they so TINY!

2. You become a parent too.

It kind of sounds like this : "You know what, I really don't think he should be eating that." "Whoa, don't let him chew on that!" "He's too tiny to do that." "Don't ever grow up."

3. You get super excited over the cliche "Big Moments"

Seeing them crawl for the first time, or babble something that sounds like somewhat a word and freak out alongside their parent.

4. You become a teacher.

I spent a ton of time with my niece and nephews trying to make them say my name first, it never worked but I was very persistent with them. Their sassiness may or may not have come from you.

5. You end up knowing half the theme songs for kids cartoon shows.

Honestly, Bubble Guppies, Chugginton, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse can be more entertaining then most shows on TV, plus you get to sing along with them.

6. You find yourself playing with toys when they aren't around.

Trucks are pretty cool and so are dollies. Don't Judge.

7. Parks are a 24/7 thing.

I've never been to so many parks in my life, also I've never had so many heart-attacks in my life. I don't care if the slide isn't that big I'm still going to be there just in case.

8. Wanting to be there when they first wake up and go to sleep.

Because they are the cutest at that time. They are so cuddle and so love-able.

9. Knowing how important their stuffed animals are to them.

Spending hours looking for their "friends" because they can't sleep without them, ride an airplane, go to the store.Their friends are their lifelines.

10. Watching their parents scold them and wanted to rescue them.

Running to them when they get sent to time out then scooping them up to feed them ice cream because when they cry you cry and that's all just so sad.

11. Opting to stay in with them then going out.

I'd rather watch disney movies with my niece than go out and party. Sorry NOT Sorry. PRIORITIES.

12. Being sad when they want to be independent.

What do you mean you're going to school? What do you mean you have three girlfriends you are literally 4!

13. Becoming that cliche parent who wants a kiss and a hug every five minutes.

Getting sad when they don't kiss you and whine about it until they come back and kiss you.

14. Planning their futures.

He's going to have the perfect girlfriend, play football go to a good college. She's going to be treated the way she should be, etc.

15. Birth Control.

There are times when I am so happy that I can just give them to their parents. I'm cool, I don't need kids for a very long while.

16. Realizing that these little munchkins are your whole world.

These little gremlins have my heart and I'd do anything for them, give them the clothes off my back, give them my paycheck even if I'm struggling. They fill my heart up and that's all I'll ever need.

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