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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Also, keep in mind that an aunt like you will be priceless when they get a bit older (teens/young adults).  As you know, there are plenty of issues that come up that kids are usually less than thrilled to talk about with their parents.  Having another adult around who has their best interest at heart but isn't mom or dad is a pretty great resource.[/quote]

Yes this--as they get older they might tell you of issues that they might not want to tell mom or dad. (re boys, drinking, drugs, school)  You are in an excellent position to guide them because you will be their "cool" aunt.  I'd work with your sister to make sure that she and you are on the same page--that she doesn't get jealous, and that you are giving the kids advice that is in line with what she wants.

When I think about my favorite aunt, I think about how (G-rated) fun she was, and she was very spontaneous.  This is in marked difference to my parents, of course, because they actually had to parent.  So you are a safe outlet for them to be spontaneous.

Ok so I'm just thinking about what I remember about my favorite aunt:

She had dyed red hair so she was our crazy redhead aunt

She made herself, me, and my doll matching go-go dresses

After getting all dressed up to be her own daughter's flower girl, complete with curling ironed hair, she gave me a dollar to go jump into the pool. (this was a day BEFORE the wedding, of course, and I'm sure she took care of the sopping wet dress afterwards)

My mom was a bit of a germ-freak, so she threw Cheerios on the floor and had us go pick them up and eat them.  She also filled a red wagon with mud and had us go play in it.

She gave me an ax and we chopped down a tree.

I recall rolling oranges from her orange tree down her curved driveway, infuriating our uncle!

She got some chickens and let me name the rooster.  Big deal, right? But it really made an impression that I got to name him![/quote]

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