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Dear Darling Niece
I want your baby.
You can have SC. I know she's a teenager, but hey, you'd only have her for 4 years and then she's outta there--and she can babysit your other 2 meanwhile. What a deal!
I will gladly volunteer to take your darling 3 month old.
Yes, I know that after sleeping happily on my shoulder for 3 hours yesterday, she doubtlessly was soon up and fussing. Yes, I know there will be teething, toilet training and all the delights that go with young kids.
Yes, I know I'll no longer be able to sleep through the night, that I won't be able to leave the house without packing several bags, probably never get to sit through a full meal in a restaurant. Going out otherwise is no problem--the Man and I haven't done that in years.
But when I picked her up yesterday she SMILED at me as if she remembered the last time I'd held her at Easter. And she snuggled up in my arms and cuddled, and liked it when I sang her lullabies.
She'll be giggling when her toes are tickled, marveling at peek a boo and animal noises. Discovering solid foods. Pulling herself to her feet, and WALKING. Saying "Mama".
Holding your hand, and thinking you are the most wonderful person in the whole wide world.
And between the choices of having all that again, and having teenagers--and perimenopause--I'd take your girl in a minute.
How about it?
Love,
Auntie L
