Cool Auntie...maybe?
So for spring break my nephew decided to come visit me. Mind you we're close but there's always room for growth and improvement. Spending a week together is definitely one way to get those results. In true impulsive nature though my nibling called me a week & a half before said intended visit to let me know.
Well crap, as much as I love having him...it is also one of my peak seasons at work. So we've had to work around, well, work. I shifted my WFH day so as to pick him up from the airport, took him grocery shopping (got to feed the child), and came up with several things to do while also leaving room for him to do whatever. I offered him transportation and a list of places to check during the day but he seems to just enjoy vibing with the dog and practicing his music. That works for me.
I've been resisting the urge to check in with him every couple of hours...are you having fun? do you need to eat? what are you interested in now? am I still cool? It's been a good bonding time not only for myself but also for J. Since his sibling doesn't have any kids, I alone provide the sole opportunities for him to be Uncle J at the moment. And seeing as I have about 10 niblings across my siblings & sister-cousins, one would say we're good. It has been a delight to watch them bond over music, nerdy interests and generally spend this much time together.
I may just miss the kid when he heads back home in a few days...I guess it's a good thing I already booked a trip to visit him in June and go to a music festival together, like the cool auntie I am.
Until next post laters
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