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area51newmexico
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At the weekend, I met Minty's little niece and his sister is expecting more.
Do you have any nieces or nephews?
My brother doesn't have any kids but Paul (my boyfriend) has *counts* 4 nephews and 1 niece with twins on the way. I could always steal them if I needed to!
Do you like being an aunt/uncle?
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| Helly wrote: |
Do you like being an aunt/uncle?
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Yes because you get just the good times and non of the bad times associated with children.
You can't put children away on a shelf, there is no off switch so the equivalent is to hand them back to where they came from 
No late nights ( getting up at 3am for whatever reason when you're at work in 5 hours time ), no dirty nappies, no loss of money, no nights/weekends/plans ruined because you have to look after your little ones etc.
There is a type of generic card ( you know, birthday card, Christmas card etc ) which has a black and white picture on the front, and underneath there is a witty caption. One that I got for my birthday once was a picture of a man on the front with a frown on his face as if he was thinking, the caption underneath was :-
No matter how hard he tried, John just couldn't see the benefits of having children over a Lotus Esprit V8
Maybe I just don't have a paternal bone in my body though.
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BubbleCum
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It would be disturbing if I had nieces and nephews. I am the eldest and I'm only 17!
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My sister has an 11 month old girl & i also have a niece on my husband's side.
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Vagilik
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I have 2 handsome nephews and my sister has 1 more on the way. dont know the sex yet, though. And i love being an uncle  i have a daughter and even tho they are boys, it helps me be a better dad takin care of them from time to time
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area51newmexico
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| Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:53 am Post subject: |
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I didn't know you had a daughter Vag! What's her name and how old is she?
*nods in agreement with Minty re babies*
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| Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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I'm the one and only so no nieces and nephews.
Speaking of double entendres . . . .
| Minteh wrote: | | Maybe I just don't have a paternal bone in my body though. |
snicker giggle  
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AVARiCE
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| Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Minty wrote: | | Maybe I just don't have a paternal bone in my body though. |
Tee-hee.
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| I have two nephews. I never see them though and I'm not much of an elder to them anyway. One is nine, the other is thirteen, and I'm seventeen. There are times where I feel shy speaking to them as if they're my peers and I'm not their Aunt. I don't really like having nephews. The pressure of having to possibly be responsible for them one day fucking sucks when I just want to be a kid like they'll be in a few years. |
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| aalpha wrote: | | I'm the one and only |
Yeah, you're special alright...
Right back at you 
I did wonder if anyone would pick up on that, seems I've not been let down
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The pressure of having to possibly be responsible for them one day fucking sucks when I just want to be a kid like they'll be in a few years.
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Surely though, there would be a few other people that'd 'catch them' like a safety net before it was unloaded on you?
Your parents, other 'older' people in your family would care for them as they are better placed to do a better job, before it came down to you ?
If i've understood you correctly that is, if not, please do point out where i've gone wrong
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I have one niece that, due to my move to California, I did not see from when she was 8 till she was 23. Was a bit strange missing all that time, but she grew up to be a totally delightful young lady.
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area51newmexico
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| spartman wrote: | I have one niece that, due to my move to California, I did not see from when she was 8 till she was 23. Was a bit strange missing all that time, but she grew up to be a totally delightful young lady.
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Do you have any kids of your own?
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Helen wrote :
| Quote: | | Do you have any kids of your own? |
Oh yes, Sabra and I have 4, 2 boys and 2 girls, ranging in age from 22 to 17.
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