*sigh*
Some things just make you feel old.
My oldest niece, Jillian (whom I affectionately call my "Jillie Bean") got married last Saturday. She is a mommy and now she is a wife. I guess I have to accept that she is a grown woman now.
My niece, Jillie and I have a little bit of history. But despite all the bad things we have been through together, she knows she can count on me for anything. I just love her that much.
Some things just make you feel old.
My oldest niece, Jillian (whom I affectionately call my "Jillie Bean") got married last Saturday. She is a mommy and now she is a wife. I guess I have to accept that she is a grown woman now.
Me and a two day old Jillie Bean - January 1992
Yes, that is me. I was 16 years old and she was the first one to make me an aunt.
I love being an aunt. It is a way for me to parent without the actual responsibility of having to raise a child. And I am not trying to brag, but I am a damn awesome aunt. You can ask any of my TEN nieces and nephews, and they will tell you that.
They love me......and I love them. Endlessly.
So when she asked me to attend her impromptu wedding (it was really just a Notary Public paper wedding), I said of course.
My Jillie Bean on her wedding day
So she married a very nice Air Force boy whom I have decided is quite the nice catch. I have been worried for years about her future, and now maybe I can breathe a sigh of relief because I really think he loves her and will take care of her.
Jillie Bean and Cliff (aka "Smitty") right after their "I dos"
Awww.....young love.
Me and my Jillie Bean - full circle
From seeing her born, to seeing her grow up, to seeing her first child born, to being able to hug her and hold her on her wedding day. I definitely would say we have come full circle.
I love you, Jillie Bean.
Always and forever.
8 comments:
Well, you must pass on my congratulations to the couple. Not that they know who I am. But what the hell, I still pass them to you to pass to them!
Awwwww! Such a awesome aunt you are Amber.
Congrats to Jillian!
Awwwwww, congrats!!!
When I saw the Title in the feed I was all...No I'm not married Yet* ..oh wait. That's Amber's Jilliebean. I know what it's like to be a Jilliebean and it's very loved.
Congrats.
This post made me smile. And I adore the first picture! :-) I can see such love from you!
-Barb the French Bean
Awh scrappy! How adorable she is :D Sheesh, so she's what, 20? Only a year older than I am! They look adorable together :D
If they have to grow up, the reward is to see them happy and in love. What a blessing!
She looks so, so young.
I hope they get everything they wish for in the years to come.
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