Hello everyone,

It has been a hot minute to put it lightly, because in reality it might be a gazillion years (okey i am exaggerating) but i am sure you know what i mean. Writing for me is a fun outlet, its a reflection of what goes on in my life in so many ways so even if some days are hard and i don’t find it in me to write passionately, such days are a reminder of why whatever happens i will always find my way back to this.

I said journey to aunty-hood because, this is a hood for real! Like before i even get into it, i did say again because, this journey did not start yesterday, i have friends with babies and i adore every one of them although some i see more often than others thanks to adulthood(that is a conversation for a different day). One of my little babies is my whole heart in human form, he’s my besties child and that boy melts my heart everytime, he is the sweetest kid, gives the best tiny hugs and has character just like the mom. Everytime i see him i am awed allover to be honest.

At 28 everyone just feels entitled to asking when questions no matter how insensitive like its as if the more closer you are to your thirties that question is somewhat a norm and legalized because everybody and their mama asks, when are you getting married, when are you having kids … Its even more so when the people around you close people and friends in your circle start having babies or getting married then all the flood gates of questioning open because somewhat your expected to be up next, and everytime i just think omoooo you people wont kill me..

Everyone has their dreams, wants and aspirations. For some its babies and marriages while for others it’s better paying jobs, living a passion filled life, changing lives or just something as simple as living. All these count, none of them is better than the other, for me it has definitely been making better choices, spending more time with my beloved ones and doing things that give me pure joy, one of them is being an AUNT!

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Aunthood version one involved alot of distance and missing out of little things because well life, either between school and just not being able to be there more, hence why aunthood version two is dear to me because i get to be a little more present, for things like the news of pregnancies or engagements,for seeing & touching the baby bumps feel the kicks and movements, for things like baby showers, meeting the little ones early on and just feeling overwhelmed at the beauty of life, the growth of my friends and just the beauty of being present.

Anyone that knows me knows how much i love mines, my circle and the people in it, my family and just my people. So i am always entirely and wholly ecstatic, i love being an aunt so far and i can’t wait to meet the rest of my nephews and nieces, this brings me so much joy, to just know that the people around me gave birth to life and are living their truths and are brave because motherhood the whole journey is not for the weak . I have heard countless tales and i will say this, they are brave and strong and i am so proud of these ladies in my circle. These moments shred have al ot of background stories attached to them but please enjoy this ride with me…

Also until further notice ( More like infinity and a day) please no one should ask me when is mine due, pleassssssssss! Because chile!! I am enjoying aunthood as it is and that’s fine by me.

Until next time, bisous!