I have not seen my sister Cara and her family, who are missionaries in Argentina, since my wedding day, which was over a year ago. As you can imagine I am aching to hug Cara (and my brother-in-law Chuck, too) and kiss and tickle my sweet niece Lila and my two crazy nephews Billy and Isaac.
And guess what? I can do all these things...tomorrow!
Isaac probably won't be hanging upside down, Lila probably doesn't wear onesies any more (the little lady will be two this August, after all), and I highly doubt Billy will be sporting his Toy Story pajamas and Crocs, yet even so, I plan to revel in as much childhood glee and mischief as possible. (I have to take full advantage of the small window of time in which I am still cool--grandparents may get I-am-forever-awesome cards, but Aunts and Uncles? Not so much).
I obviously won't be arriving at the airport empty handed, not because I believe in buying people's love or anything--cough, cough--but because I once had a very grown up Skype conversation with Billy in which he said to me, "Aunt Hannah, I am really beginning to like Power Rangers, so I hope you have saved some of your Power Ranger toys from when you were younger. Please don't give them away. I would like them very much."
I'm not certain how many Power Ranger toys survived my childhood enthusiasm, so I ordered two new action figures for both Billy and Isaac. (Isaac gravitates toward whatever Billy likes, and as a fellow younger sibling I remember those days quite well).
Yet the Era of Power Rangers has not yet come for Lila, who demonstrates a great deal of interest in purses and baby dolls. My mother has already met the purse and baby doll quota, however--what did I say about grandparents being forever awesome?--so I finally decided a magical fairy wand might be a nice addition to Lila's creative play habits.
Oh, who am I kidding? I'll just turn Billy, Isaac, and Lila upside down by their ankles and twirl them around--that's the true way to a child's heart. :)
After we all meet at the airport, everyone is coming over to our apartment, and since I know they are coming, I am going to bake a cake. Tomorrow! I'm so happy!
oh my gosh.
ReplyDeletethat bake a cake song is my new favorite!! :)
Have fun with the family!
I grew up listening to that song, and I still love it. :)
DeleteThanks, Anna. We will have so much fun. :)
Meeting loved ones at the airport is seriously one of the most exciting things ever. Have fun! I'm sure each of them will be oh so excited to see you :)
ReplyDeleteI know! That moment when you first see each other and run in for a hug is my absolute favorite.
Deletehooray! looks like it will be so fun. that break & run for a hug is one of the most beautiful feelings in the world.
ReplyDeleteyay for family!!! what a cute one at that! ;)
ReplyDeleteHaha,
ReplyDelete"I hope you have saved some of your Power Ranger toys from when you were younger. Please don't give them away. I would like them very much."
That's adorable. He seems very wise!
Billy is wise beyond his years! It's part of his charm. :)
DeleteYour nephews and niece sound awesome! Then again, little kids are awesome in general :)
ReplyDeleteOh, and don't worry about losing your coolness - if Cara and Chuck play their cards right, you won't lose your coolness to those kids. My aunts and uncles never lost their coolness to me.
The magical fairy wand was an AWESOME choice. Best aunt ever? I'd say so.
ReplyDeleteYay! I hope you have a wonderful time with your family. The kids sound too cute! When I was 8, my family moved the US, but my older half siblings stayed in England. It's always such an amazing feeling to finally get to see them again. I have many fond memories of airports :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, I love the new look around here!
ReplyDeleteSo excited you get to see your family! I hope you guys have a fantastic time together. And have fun baking...I love having a good excuse to do some baking! :)
ReplyDeletethose babes are adorable!!! have fun with the fam!!!
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