You know, audience of twelve, I’m not just a mama.
The truth is, I’m a proud aunt too.
And the thing is, my eldest niece is not only a cousin, she is also Cam’s truest, best friend.
The happiest moment of my life as a mother was, one day earlier this year, watching Cam and NB walking up the driveway to school, holding hands and talking.
It made my heart warm. You know, as a single mom to a single child, one of my biggest worries is that Cam may feel alone at some point in her life.
But, I’ve never had to truly worry about that. NB is just five months younger than my Cam. And they hold each others’ hands all the way through life.
Dear NB,
Thank you for being the cousin to my Cam that you are. Thank you for being the best friend to my Cam that you are. Thank you for making me so proud. Thank you for all your love for me. From your littlest moments at birth, to how you have grown into a graceful, gorgeous girl…I am proud of you. You have shown me immense love, and your little heart is just full of radiating joy.
Every day I am thankful for the time of your birth. Every day I am thankful that your mommy and daddy created you in love and gave me the greatest joy.
Every day I am inspired by your courage and your grace in life. Thank you, precious girl.
I am an aunt to two children. Two beautiful children, who bless me so much.
Today, on NB’s birthday, I smile. Today my eldest niece is four.
Today I wish for her all the joys in world. Today I wish for her only love, only absolute glee in every day.
Today I am thankful that I am blessed to be an aunt.
Happy birthday NB.
I love you.