Life with Children

I have now been a full time aunt for about 3 weeks. By this I mean that sis#3 and her 3 children have been in my home for that long. I've learned a lot in the last 3 weeks.

Here's a short list(Anyone remember Ruby from "Cold Mountain?"):

#1, I'm glad I'm not a mother.
#2, There's no end to the laundry.
#3, I'm glad I'm not a mother.
#4, There's no end to the dirty dishes.
#5, I'm glad I'm not a mother. Did I mention this already????

I'm learning more and more about my nephews and niece.

Hoss is a free spirit. If he is able to be outside with the cats and dog he will be.

Rowdy is, well, rowdy! He is a little bit of a control freak when it comes to toys and the tv. I just got a call from sis a little while ago. She told me Rowdy had climbed behind the couch and somehow the window got broken. Thankfully, he was ok. I've broken two of them myself so I can't really get mad.

Jessie Jane is in control! This little girl runs everything. Last night she had one of her little dolls in her hands. She walked up to the tv and pushed the off button with the doll's hand and then tattled on the doll. Sis#3 said Jessie Jane blamed Rowdy for something that she did and Rowdy wasn't even home. The poor thing was in school. How did she already get this way? I'm thinking the "terrible two's" are in full swing! And in about 12 years life is gonna be tough for her mom and dad!!!!

I think that their new home will be ready in a week or so for them to move into.

Will I miss them? Probably.

Will I enjoy the quiet? Most definitely!

Will they be back to visit often? Daily I'm sure.

But, I'll be able to walk them home and get back to my quiet spot in about 5 minutes.

WAHOO!!