Mia (my niece): what’s that on your nose?
Me: it’s a nose ring
Mia: my nose ring? (as she points at her nose)
Me: no, it’s my nose ring!
Mia: I want it! I want a nose ring!
I met my niece today
She’s even more beautiful and wonderful than I ever imagined. The best part? Seeing how little Mia (her 2-year-old sister) acted around her. Giving her kisses on the forehead and talking about her sweetly. And Mia seems so big now compared to Sadie!
Being an aunt
I arrived in NYC on Sunday morning. Sunday afternoon, my sister-in-law, Jenn, gave birth to their second daughter, Sadie Claire. As much as I have loved spending the week in my favorite visiting spot, something is missing. I need to see my nieces! (and my dogs, for the record.) Years ago I decided I didn’t [...]
