The one where I talk about my babies

When I say "my babies" it doesn't mean I will be talking about my children because I don't have any. The babies I will be talking about are my niece, nephew, and two of older cousins. The reason I want to talk about them is to show the difference in how the relationships I have for them work and how much love I have for all of them.

First lets talk about my niece, Elizabeth Ann McKee. She was born June 30th, 2015 and has been wrapped around my finger since then. My sister and brother in law were married for almost 4 years before they had Elizabeth. They tried almost everything and was about to give up when they found out. I remember being in Pittsburg at the time and my mom called me with the news. I immediately started balling because I never thought the day would come. The hardest part about our relationship is whenever I come home for Christmas and summer break. We spend so much time apart throughout the school year that the first time I come home she starts crying whenever she sees me. This of course leads me to start crying and we sit there for about 5 minutes just crying and hugging. This is kinda embarrassing to admit but I can't help it, she has my heart. I want her to know that I'm always going to be there for her no matter what and to say "yes" whenever her mom and dad tell her "no".

Next I will talk about my nephew, Colton James McKee. He was born July 19th, 2016 but this one is a little different. I do love him because he is my nephew but it's just not the same with him as it is with Elizabeth. Since the day he was born he's been a mamas boy and she babies the shit out of him. Granted he is still a baby and she treats him like one but in my opinion she takes it a little too far. Every time he cries shes right there to pick him up and coddle him. He's walking now and every time he falls down he will cry and expect to be held. I can honestly say I don't have the patience for all of that right now and thank god I won't be having any babies of my own anytime soon. Like I said, I do love him very much but Elizabeth still has all of my heart.

The same thing goes for my older cousins, Kendyl Petree (the girl) and Triston Petree (the boy). My mom baby sat Kendyl since she was a baby so I have had a connection with her. She is 10 now and acts like someone my age. I know girls mature faster than boys but I feel like I can have an adult conversation with her and she will honestly understand what I'm talking about. They are my neighbors now so both of them are over all the time just hanging out with Tyson and myself. Triston is the definition of a dumb jock and hes only 9. I know that horrible to say but it's so true and if you guys met him, you would understand. His dad is the same way so you can imagine where he gets it from. I love both of them so much and they know no matter what I will be there for them.

This wasn't a very long blog post but I hope it helped you guys understand where I'm coming from when I say I have different love for all these people in my life. I'm going to leave you with a picture of myslef, Kendyl and Triston. Underneath that will be a picture taken on Christmas day 2016 with myself, Elizabeth and Colton all wearing matching footie pajamas.