So, since I got back from California I’ve been swamped with work and worrying about my dad and just trying to stay busy. Well, one of the cool things about living with my brother and sister-in-law is that I get to spend time with my niece….lots of time. Well, this evening she came in my office AGAIN wanting to play and I had to tell her I was working. Then I looked at her sad face and realized: “no I don’t!” So, I told her that I had to finish some stuff but that after dinner she and I would have a special Auntie night. So we did.

We finished up with dinner, I did the dishes, then we left her mommy and daddy upstairs and headed down. We read about eight (or more) stories, I painted her toenails, we put on yummy lotion, and talked to TT (one of my sisters “Tia Teri” aka TT) on the phone. Then we got jammas (pajamas) on. We picked out a girly Strawberry Shortcake gown that she’s never worn before. We read more story, prayed and she went to bed. (I did have to put some pajama pants on for the night since it’s been pretty cold and she doesn’t like sleeping under the covers.)

Fun night…I’ll miss that when I move. But, I’ve already said I’m having regular Special Auntie Nights in my new place where she’ll spend the night. Can’t wait.

Till later…