Okay, so I know this is going to sound really obvious, but it's been in my mind. Being the oldest of the cousins on both sides of the family, my memories of many of my cousins is of their younger years. I suppose this is where they remain in my mind - the way they were when I babysat them or before I left home. My other sisters were right in the mix and got to know these members of the family more as friends and, well, people. Due to this, they keep contact better and have links to their blogs. Every now and then I link to my cousins various online journals/newsletters just to see what's happening. Last night, I was amazed how many of these "little" cousins posted pictures of their own babies. I have to admit, there were a few where I instantly thought, "They have a child? Heaven help us!"
Now, that is ridiculous. The kids I knew have all grown up and become responsible, loving, caring adults. I just never knew them that way. It's all the circle of life. And I can't wait for the next big family shin-dig so I can actually see with my own eyes how these cousins handle the little things their children do that are reminiscent of the things I remember about them....Hee hee!
I know what you mean. I follow Kelsey's blog, and it seems so weird that she is old enough to be in her second year of University and be living on her own.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to remember if you ever babysat me? If you did and I was anything like my daughter then yikes... I apologize!! HAHA.
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