Friday, April 15, 2011

Mom vs. Aunt

So everyone knows that I have seven sons in which I love dearly! But do you know I have some other children in my life that I love too. I have five nieces and one nephew,(2 of the nieces live in Texas in which I hardly get to see) that have a special place in my heart.
Truth be known, I love my sons. I do everything for them. Cooking supper, doing laundry, making beds, helping with homework. (thank goodness we got out of the dirty diaper stage!)Telling funny jokes and stories to entertain them. I get up early in the morning to see them off to school, and then stay up late to make sure everybody is sleeping well. Now I am not complaining in any matter. That's what  a mother does, correct?

But when I'm with my sister and her children. Its funny. We click off our mommy mode, and turn on our auntie mode. We know that the other will watch our kids. We spoil them rotten. For instance, My 'lone nephew' went up and asked his momma for some ice cream. She said no..your going to eat dinner in a few minutes. Now, normally, I would tell him you have to listen to your mother. But out of the corner of my eye..I see her giving all of my sons, an ice cream. Ok, nah, hold on...you just told my nephew he had to wait for his...but your giving my sons some? She said 'Of course, they are my nephews..come on I only have 7?'  Hummmm...yeah I told her..as I walking over to the freezer, grabbing  5 more Ice creams 'Well, I only have one!' I proceeded to give all my nieces one and my nephew two. The girls know that , Billy, gets what he wants..because he is the "lone nephew'.
Now don't get me wrong. Yes, he is the 'lone nephew'. But my nieces also get spoiled. Hair and make up, I stick up for them as only an Aunt could. (Especially, when they have a boy they like) Yes, they have other Aunts and Uncles.(Looking at it...two of them, have no children of their own, meaning they have 13 nieces and nephews. My brother has...8 nephews and 3 nieces. And my other sister, has 7 nephews and 2 nieces. I'm out numbered by far!) But, these children are my only nieces and nephews. I am blessed to be Aunt Adds to six wonderful children.


Until next time~


11 comments:

Jen from True Life I'm a SAHM said...

Cute blog!! Your newest follower from the weekend blog hop :-)

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Tricia at Mom is the Only Girl said...

Found you on the blog hop! I love that you gave your nephew 2 ice creams! Great Auntie move! Gotta ask how you do it with 7...2 is hard enough for me!

Shelly said...

I have only one son but I have 4 nieces. Sounds like you get to see them a lot! Mine live too far away! But when we are together I try to spoil them!! I am your newest follower from the finding new friends blog hop over the weekend. I am one of the hosts! Stopping by to say hi! Hope to see ya on all my blogs :)

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Chana@ Mamma Town said...

Beautiful blog! Found you through the weekend hop! Now following you:) Hope you'll swing by and return the favor! http://www.mammatown.blogspot.com

A Hootie Hoot said...

Isn't it fun to be an aunt? You get to do all sorts of stuff you wouldn't do as a mom.

Following you from Bloggy Moms. Please stop by and say hi when you get a chance -- http://ahootiehoot.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

OMG! Seven boys!!!
I have two- the whole two hands, two eyes, two parents man on man defense system.
I love having boys- I grew up with three brothers. Great blog. I found you from the weekend hop.
Stefanie
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Crazy Life of a Writing Mom said...

Kids are so much fun. Seven sons--wow! My sister has five girls. Aren't nieces and nephews so awesome :)

I'm following.

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Unknown said...

I have three kids and man oh man it is an adventure! This was a very funny post (for me)! New follower from the weekend blog hop! Hope to read more! Best wishes!

Miriam
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TJ @ MeasuringFlower.com said...

Hi! New Follower from the blog hop (just now catching up!) Have a great day! www.MeasuringFlower.com

Unknown said...

you now have a new follower, can you follow me back.?
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Unknown said...

Thank you for linking up on Welcome Wednesday! I am now following you back. Love the blog! 7 boys...wow!

Hope to see you link up this week!
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