Thursday, October 27, 2011

Thankful Thursday

I've been dying to tell everyone some stupendous news (yeah, stupendous, got out the ol' thesaurus) in six short months, yours truly will be .... an



No, no, no, there is not a crazy science experiment that is going to turn me into a bug, but I couldn't find a good picture to show that I'll be Aunt. Except for maybe these two ladies, but I'd rather not chain smoke around my future niece or nephew.



I also thought about using this picture but due to obvious reasons, it would also not make sense. What? Isn't it obvious? I'm not...a syrup maker. Duh?



All jokes aside, I am thrilled that Big Sis and BIL are in the "family way" as my Granny would say. I've decided I'm going to take my niece or nephew under my wing and teach them all the wonderful things I know. Things like how to make the best Halloween costumes ever and how to run a marathon after properly training for it. Oh and how to trick their parents into sending them to Europe for the summer to study "art." Heh.

I'm so thankful that I'll get to see my sister become a mother, my BIL become a father, and my Mom & Stepmom become grandmothers. I'm sad I won't get to see my father with this new source of love and joy but I know he's watching and is so proud of my sister and will be watching over this sweet baby.

I'm gonna spoil that kid rotten. Auntie B CANNOT wait for this little bundle of joy that I think my family has been needing. It's truly, truly a blessing.

What are you thankful for today?

19 comments:

fancy nancy said...

Yay!!! Congrats! I love being an Auntie! I totally spoil them rotten and teach them lots of bad habits!!! How exciting!

Jason said...

Awesome! Teach that kid all that you know b/c we need more awesome in the world.

I am thankful for the meeting I had yesterday. Was very productive and hopefully very beneficial to me and the company.

Jess said...

Congrats! Nieces and nephews are the best. You can spoil them and then give them back to their parents. You are going to be a great Tia enjoy!!

Evolving Through Running said...

Congratulations - very exciting.

I'm thankful for tapering. No madness here - rest is my friend.

arkansasrunner said...

I just became an Aunt back in July and it's so much fun! Spoil that baby rotten! And Congrats!

Lisa said...

So exciting! I love being an aunt - just wish I got to see the little sweeties more often.

Today I'm thankful for being able to work from home and not having to go into the office on crutches in the rain!

Greg said...

Before you teach the yungin to run a marathon teach him/her how to poop AND wipe their own butt (better yet outsource this job to his/her parents). Even some elite marathoners have not mastered this, dare I say, necessary task. He'll thank you for it later. No he won't...but he'd certainly be pissed for his entire life if you omitted this critical step.

Kandi said...

Being an aunt is great!!! All the fun without the responsibility. :)

Morgan said...

So excited for you and the fam! Good thing you got all the practice with Ella this weekend! :)

Robin said...

Congrats on becoming an aunt. Enjoy every moment with the little one. My son turns 16 the day before Thanksgiving.....where did the time go? I'm extremely thankful for my son, daughter, and all of my step-kids. Congrats again!

{lifeasa}RunningMom said...

I am so excited for you and your family! You are going to be an awesome aunt and by the way, how can I trick someone to send me to Europe to study art?

TNTcoach Ken said...

I'm thankful that you got the updated version of Aunt Jemima...... Damn, spellcheck has Jemima but not Obama????????? WTF

Allison said...

Congratulations! Very exciting news. :)

CautiouslyAudacious said...

Congrats! You can buy a pink/blue little tri suit to get them started!

Beth said...

CONGRATS! I am thankful for a supportive husband today =)

Joanna said...

Congrats! I LOVE being an aunt. I get to spoil them rotten & give 'em back. It's like being a grandparent and being young at the same time.

karen @ working it out... said...

awwww congratulations! Aunt Bo-Mima!

Navy Steve said...

aunt B - that B could stand for a number of things . . . just saying! Congrats Auntie!

Run Jess Run said...

Congrats! Being an aunt is the best!