[NataSS Inc]

Just found out what the new addition to the family is today. I don't know wheather to be exited or in fear for my life yet. If she is anything like her mother was as a teenager, well you get the idea.

anyways, just thought I would share.

[jraskell]

<grin> You all need to be thankful you don't have me as a sibling. I am the Uncle of parents nightmares. One simple example.

Like any good uncle, I've made sure my nieces and nephews know how to punch. Yes, girls and boys, no exceptions.

One of my sister's 3.5 year old son was just kicked out of preschool cause he gave the teacher a bloody nose. One of the proudest days of my life.

My sister, on the other hand, is not too pleased. I have, however, reimbursed her the prepaid $130 that the Preschool would not refund.

What I always find ironic is when they tell me to just wait till I have my own kids. IF I ever do have any kids of my own (and that's a big if, for a variety of reasons), I will treat them exactly the same as I treat all my nieces and nephews. That is to say, I will love them, I will respect them, and I will do everything necessary to make sure they are as independant and self-reliant as they need to be. I have absolutely NO sheltering instincts whatsoever.

Congrats, and best of wishes.