nephews

November 29, 2009

I can think of nothing more I want to write about this morning than my darling twin nephews.  Adam and I just spent the last few days with them over the Thanksgiving holiday- and I must admit- they have stolen my heart.  Aiden and Zane are just over a year old now, born just before Thanksgiving last year.  Aiden with his blond hair and blue eyes, and Zane, a bit smaller, with his brown hair and deep brown eyes- they had me at "mamamama-nananana."  They are just starting to walk, but crawling is still a much quicker and easier option for them.  When they see something they want, they go scooting across the carpet, and before you know it, they are chewing on your shoe or grabbing for your phone, or knocking over your diet coke. But in their Auntie Allison's eyes, they can do no wrong!  At this age, they are entertained by the simplest things- like a game of peak-a-boo, or a toy that lights up and sings, and of course bath time.  Getting them to smile and laugh was one of my favorite past times during my visit.   Zane has started to talk a little bit- he can say "mama" and "dada" and "nana" (when mommy brings out the banana for snack time), but Aiden has yet to use his vocal cords for any intelligible speak.  He'll follow after his brother soon, there's no doubt.  They do everything together- meal time, nap time, bath time, play time.  And my sister-in-law is doing such a fabulous job being a mommy.  Watching her routine with them- all consuming- made me realize what a sacrificial lifestyle being a mommy really is.  But oh so rewarding.  After a long day of mommy-ing, there is a deep look of contentment in her tired face.

One day I'll be a mommy, but for now I'm very content being a doting aunt to my sweet little nephews.