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Dana Gutkowski

I am the mother of none, but the very proud Aunt to four beautiful children. I did absolutely no work to create them, but I will do everything in my power to help raise them.

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An open letter to my nieces and nephews.

 

 

 

Dear Lola, Layla, Jayden, and Julian,

 

It’s Thanksgiving.  It’s the time of year when we gather around the table to fill our plates and stuff our bellies until they ache in pain.  Yet we still contemplate taking another helping of stuffing.  Why?!  Don’t do it!  And although I am thankful for the spread of food that’s placed before me, the huge effort it takes to feed and entertain a group of particularly fussy eaters, and that we have a roof over heads to enjoy it, I don’t look forward to the meal itself (sorry Aunt Claire).  For me, it’s an excuse to see you guys.  My life is better now that I’m your Aunt.

 

“I am grateful for being an Aunt to Lola, Layla, Jayden, and Julian. I love you. I’m so happy you’re such a large part of my life.”

 

Every night, I lay my head on my pillow, close my eyes, and reflect on everything that I am thankful for.  And every night I say, “I am grateful for being an Aunt to Lola, Layla, Jayden, and Julian. I love you.  I’m so happy you’re such a large part of my life.”  From the bottom of my heart to the moon and back, when you’re sweet angels, and when you’re devils in disguise, my love for you is everlasting.  Thank you for loving me back.

 

 

Having you in my life forces me to begrudgingly admit that I’m an adult while simultaneously reliving my childhood.  You bring out the best in me, not because of what you do, but because of how you make me feel.  I like the person that I am when you’re near me.  My nurturing qualities kick into high gear.  My playful and imaginative sides are woken up. I feel light again.  Somehow my mind gets to take a break from thinking about adult things.  I don’t pay much attention to the dirty dishes in the sink, the amount of gas in my tank, or whether I’m running low on toilet paper.  When you guys are around, none of that matters.  Actually, the toilet paper does, but I always stock up before you come to visit.  You allow me to take a vacation from being an adult and live freely like a child again.  I never knew the value of that until you were all born.  But now I’ll never forget it for the rest of my life.  Thank you for teaching me this valuable lesson.

 

 

I know time will inevitably turn you all into adults, and my role as your Aunt will evolve as you mature.  I want you all to know that no matter your age, I’ll always play with you, my arms will never grow tired of your hugs, your tears will never bother my shoulder, and my door is always open for a visit from you.  Thank you for making my life fuller.  I love you.

 

Love Always,

Bitay

a/k/a Aunt Da Da

a/k/a Aunt Dana

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