I'm officially a grown up!
Starburst
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I saw it coming; my friends started to get marriage and I was hearing through the grapevine that my peers were having babies but it didn't feel official. I have 3 best friends who've been by my side since we were kids and today, one of them had a baby....a real live human baby. I'm not sure I can continue pretend that I'm still 16 when I'm actually rapidly approaching 27. When did this happen?! I'm sure I only left school the other day and I'm definitely not mature enough to be an "auntie" to a friend's baby.
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Sophie I do not know what to say.
I am amazed that at 17 (I am sure I am still 17 :? ) I have two girls of 20 and 17 :shock:
The good news is you don't have to stop wearing jeans
EVER!!!!
Go on being an honorary Auntie is one of the best jobs in the world!
Love
Toni xx
Ps your friend will be TERRIFIED and need you too0 -
If it makes you feel better I first became an Auntie when I was 4 and my great -nephew turned 18 this year!
My sister is 19 years older than me hence the closeness in age between me and my niece and nephew (he's 6 years younger than me).He did not say you will not be storm tossed, you will not be sore distressed, you will not be work weary. He said you will not be overcome.
Julian of Norwich0 -
You stay young Sophie, its all in the mind ..I am nearly 65.. :shock: and my eldest son is 43..and I still think I am 21... ask my GC...Love
Barbara0 -
I was an aunt at 12 so dealt with that OK.
I, and most of my friends, sprogged around the same time.
I think one has to be responsible around babies and children (My hearts sinks when parents talk about their child as being 'their best friend'. NO. Please NO) but age is a different thing. I still love having fun with my kids and grandkids and get a real kick out of seeing one daughter-in-law getting as much fun out of the adventure playground as her son.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
I was an aunt at 11 and thought I was the bees knees and grew up very close to my nephew, stay forever young!!! Sophie xxSmile a while and while you smile
smile another smile and soon there
will be miles and miles of smiles
just because you smiled I wish your
day is full of Smiles0 -
frogmorton wrote:
Ps your friend will be TERRIFIED and need you too
I know, she is really rather freaked out, bless her. I'm going later, armed with presents and food. I was going to take food that can be frozen and/or eaten with minimal mess and preparation, as I suspect she is going to be a very busy bee.0 -
Perfect Sophie
The food will really help.
If you can, give her lost of encouragement too. It's so so tiring being a new Mum
It's such a responsibility for her - I hope she has a good partner to help
Love
Toni xx0
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