Auntie Chronicles, vol. 1: June 13
Dear .06 ounce baby fetus…
You don’t know me yet, but I’m your Auntie… well, I will be once you are born. Your mommy is my very best friend… and I’m thrilled to pieces that you are coming. You are about four months old, in the womb, and this country is going through some major changes right about now… but that’s another letter.
I have this thing called a “blog.” It’s pretty cool, I get to write whatever I want to anybody and everybody who wants to read it. I don’t have too many fans yet, but maybe by the time you can read these letters, (if mommy puts you in a good school) you will have your own little fan base.
So, my first bit of advice…
“Laugh at yourself, but don’t ever aim your doubt at yourself. Be bold. When you embark for strange places, don’t leave any of yourself on shore. Have the nerve to go into unexplored territory.”
(Alan Alda)
Lauging, my little unborn friend, is one of the most important things you can do in your life. In hindsight, I feel like there were many years of my life where laughter wasn’t a priority. When I made it my priority, I became a much happier person. And being able to laugh at yourself, well that’s just an amazing testament to your character. It allows you to live a bit more freely, walk a bit more lightly, and have a bit more fun.
If you are going to do something… do it all the way, with every ounce of everything you have. Right now, that’s not much, seeing as how your fingers are just beginning to form, but when you feel like you are fall ing victim to the complacency, laziness and procrastination this world has perfected, dig deeper so that you don’t. Seize the moment, because time is a gift… not a guarantee.
Finally, take the road less traveled. It’s usually less traffic, fewer detours and no speed limit. Sometimes, going left, instead of right, won’t always be rosy, but it will make you a better person in the long run. It keeps you creative and most of all, keeps you humbled. I’m not suggesting being cavalier just for giggles, but going against the grain isn’t a bad thing.
Ok little one, sleep tight — keep growing. Looking forward to meeting you in November.
Love,
Auntie Lex.
4 Comments
Baby Corridon
Sunday, 15th June 2008 at 10:36 am
Dear Auntie-person:
We don’t know each other yet but I’ve heard a lot about you. You’re already one of my favorite grown ups! I should arrive around Dec 1st and I hear that you will be one of the 1st big people I meet. That’s fantastic news! My mommy talks to me all the time and sometimes, when she doesn’t think I’m listening, I hear stuff I don’t think she means for me to hear. Like she cries a lot and sometimes says bad words (she even tries to spell them sometimes thinking I don’t know what they mean. Is she serious?!!) But undoubtably, she’s thoroughly excited about my arrival and I can’t wait to droll on her face! She’s been trying to explain this whole family thing to me. It’’s a confusing subject if you ask me but from what I can understand there’s something called an Auntie. Not exactly sure what that is yet but I have several already (that’s a good thing, right?). Well since you’re going to be the 1st one I meet, I wanted to make sure I make a good impression on you. So, I said all that to say, I hope you love me just as much as I know I’m gonna love you and hopefully I’ll be one of your favorite people too! Please continue to be there for my mommy because I think she’d crack if you weren’t there (Just between us, I get jealous of you sometimes. She never calls me when she needs advice!)
Ok Auntie (hey, I think I can get used to that word!), mommy has been sitting down too long and I kinda get a kick out of making her run to the bathroom everything 20 minutes (cracks me up!) so I gotta run. Until next time, baby out!
Signed, Little Corridon Fetus (BKA Baby Corridon)
P.S. I hear you’re the creative mind behind decorations for my room. I’m sure you got this all under control but can I make a few requests? Ok! I really like Disney but that Pooh guy kinda scares me. Go with primary colors because mommy read somewhere that it helps my development (I think she called it the Internet?? Still trying to figure out what that is exactly but I think it’s inside that TV-like thing on her desk that she stares at all day). Finally, make sure she gets all that crap out of my room before I get there. Where does she expect me to sleep?! I mean, really!
Shell-Toez
Sunday, 15th June 2008 at 5:17 pm
Awwwwwwww
YAYA
Tuesday, 17th June 2008 at 6:39 am
Dear Little One, this is your Grandma YaYa speaking. Your auntie have given you great advice. You will be wise to take heed to her words. I fully believe in not taking yourself too seriously. It’s okay be be silly every once in awhile.
DOTTIE BOGGS
Monday, 15th September 2008 at 10:33 am
DEAR little baby Corridon
It will be so great to have another little Corn in the family
I am so happy for you mother she ia a very special lady. I know you will love and like her dearly.Iknow that you will have a great life their are lots of people that love you already. you will also have to give some of that love back. You must love God with all yor heart frist,and everything will work out for you.
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