Aunt

There will be a baby in our family for the first time in twenty-nine years when my niece is born in June. I am very excited. I think I am well-suited to the role of aunt. My brother and sister-in-law also asked me to be a godmother (no godfather, just my sister and I fulfilling the duties of godparents). I am relieved there will be someone to carry on the family legacy.

My entire family is eager to meet the new arrival My dad was born to be a grandfather - he has the corny sayings and jokes down. I am pleased that my niece will have a grandpa. I never did and I always longed for a grandpa to bring me fishing or bring me to the track or bring me somewhere.

Can't wait.