I love boys

I have the coolest nephews on the planet. They are awesome hockey players, they like to blow stuff up and they still, in a very quiet whisper tell me they love me. You can't say it too loud for fear of losing your cool status. Honestly, I'll take it any way they're willing to give it. I'm honored to be their aunt.

Yesterday my nephew T-Dog turned 8. I still remember the first time I held him, told him how much I loved him and he smiled. Then he tooted. It bonded us for life. There have been many times in the past 8 years where he has liked to relive that moment. Now it's accompanied by smell. Something his hour-old toot didn't have.

There is a totally different dynamic with boys than with girls. When I bring out the camera, D, E and Zoe pose, smile and totally ham it up.

My nephews, both T-Dog and MJ, ask me to video them turning their faces red. On two, totally separate times. Apparently they like to make those veins in their foreheads pop out. The best part is trying to get them to break. Here is my quest.

Thanks for being two of the coolest guys I know. I'm honored to be your Aunt.

Next year, I'm hoping my youngest nephew, Con-Man will let me video him grunting. That would be the trifecta of cool.