Over the last few weeks we have been anxiously awaiting the birth of our first "nephew". I say "nephew" because he isn't really our nephew, he's our best friends baby. Regardless, we will be aunt Rissa and uncle Twix.
His parents are two of our best friends on this Earth and really the first people that Tim and I have been super close to as they welcome a new life. It's been one of the greatest experiences of my life. I have so loved watching my friends become parents. I have felt so close to baby, even though he isn't mine. When I watched him snuggle with his parents just minutes after he was born I couldn't help feeling like he was part of my family. As I left him at the hospital with his mom and dad I missed him. Tonight as I snuggled him for hours I loved him. There's something magical about becoming an aunt! I get to do it "for real" in Dec. when Tim's sister has her little gal!
So, what does this mean about me and hubs having our own...someday, but not today! Right now I'm happy loving on all the nieces and nephews!
Definitely wait until the time is right for you and Tim. Don't give in to baby fever! But there is no love like the love for your child. Enjoy being an "aunt!"
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