T I A
After what felt like an absolute eternity, I reunited with my nephews yesterday. We spent the day at an indoor recreational park. We went go karting, played arcade games, drove bumper cars, and even went bowling. I almost spent $30 trying to get my youngest nephew aka “baby” or “Sir Isaac Newton” a Sonic the Hedgehog playing those claw machines. Being their aunt is such a blessing and I am so grateful to live close enough to see them grow through the years. Talking to my sisters, we are noticing their personalities defining more and more. It is funny how we draw similarities between them and us. The oldest is very similar to me and the middle is similar to my younger sister. Perhaps the youngest will be a mix between the two. I love asking them questions and hear how they see the world. It is so fulfilling to see them be proud of who they are and their identity. I always reinforce the idea of staying true to themselves, and embracing who they are. Though I cannot protect them from how cruel the world can be, I can give them the tools to face obstacles that may come their way. It makes me extremely happy to see them jam out to music that I love but even more to see them choose music that they enjoy. I love to see and hear their discussions and debates and how fierce they are with standing their ground lol… One thing about my nephews, you have to have a very good reason to persuade them to change their mind. Though I do not have children of my own, I love those little boys with my entire heart and soul. Hugging them is heaven to me. Feeling their little arms wrapped around me gives me so much drive and motivation to be a better human. One of their biggest requests to play each time we see each other is “lava monster”; a game I created where I am the lava monster and they are the fleeing villagers lol.. I make it a point to tell them they are so important to me and I am proud of who they are becoming. God I love being a Tia so much. One of my favorite things to do with them is talk about our highs and lows of the day. It is my way of checking in with them and an opportunity for me to display my own vulnerability and show them it is ok to have emotions.
God thank you for my sister and her three children. You know how much joy they bring me and the overflowing love I have for them.
This is one of their favorite songs.
