My oldest nephew DJ is almost 7 and he is a spitting image of my brother, he's my only nephew with dark hair and big blue eyes. When I think of DJ, I see a picture that I took of him while he was potty training. We were at the duck park and he went behind a tree to have a "private" moment; I walked over and he stuck his head out and gave me the sweetest little smile that said, "uhhh.... I think I pooped my pants!" I of course snapped a picture. It was hilarious.
His little brother Jared is a miniature version of my sister in laws brother. He is the most beautiful little boy. Big brown eyes and golden blonde hair. Think 4 year old surfer dude. He was born while my brother was in Iraq; all of us waited in the waiting room for him to be born with bittersweet emotions because my brother couldn't be there and my sweet sister in law was laboring without her husband.
Both of these little guys live in Southern California so Auntie Lou doesn't get to see them like she wishes she could. They still hold pieces of her heart.
My youngest brother and his wife had their first baby about 5 months ago. I have spent one weekend with this little guy because he lives in Colorado. His name is Jax... he is the most adorable toe head, blue eyed, happy little baby....there will never be enough time to kiss and squeeze this little guy as much as I would like. His Mommy sends pictures almost every day and there are times I see his sweet smile and ache to hold and love on him. Oh... and he smells marvelous!
This brings me to the little guy that made me want to write this post. My little nephew Lucas. He is almost 4. When he was born, I had the privilege of being with my sister for his birth. Front row seat... I held my sisters leg (TMI???). He came out the spitting image of my Dad...except the fact that his head was shaped like a football. My sister is a single Mom, besides the help of my Mom and Dad and family that loves her, she has done this all by herself. I am beyond proud of the Mommy she is.
Luke doesn't give hugs really freely, and no matter how many times I see him, he is always a little shy when he first sees me... however, he always gives me my hello and goodbye loves.
He surprised me today and came to see me. When I saw that little guy with his back pack jump out of car to show me he was here, the feeling I felt in that moment was pure joy. He does that to his Auntie Lou.
Then today, as he was getting ready to leave, I pulled him on my lap and told him I didn't want him to go because I was going to miss him so much. He replied, "That's okay Auntie Lou... I will see you 'lasterday'". I think he meant to say... we will meet again! :)
This little guy tugs at his Auntie's heart and makes me long for lasterday... and all the lasterdays when I get to see any or all of my precious, sweet nephews!
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