The relationship between a girl and her "Muncle"

I have to start this blog post by saying that my daughter is one lucky girl. Not many girls can say that they have all the men in her life completely wrapped around her finger - but Avery can.

Today, her Muncle Matt (my cousin and John Lee's BFF) returned from a three week summer trip to Ohio to visit his family. Sure we Skyped a couple of times during the trip, but I don't think anything could prepare the Super Muncle for how much his Averyponomousrex changed in just a short period of time.

As he walked in to the Love Bug's room after her nap to greet her, she wasn't sure - was he actually here in person? Yes, that is my Muncle! Then the proper greetings ensued, along with what Avery deemed a necessary tour of her house - like he had never been here before - getting out all the of the dirty laundry, showing him her toy pile, performing all of her new tricks, and talking up a storm.

She is in love with her Muncle, and I know I am so grateful to have him close by - though, I also know it may not be for too much longer that he can just stop by and hang out, or be our #1 babysitter (he is in his last year of college getting his Masters in Accounting, so who knows after that), but this time she spends with him has quality written all over it and for that, I, as her mom, couldn't ask for more (okay, maybe some of her other family to be a little closer than Minnesota and San Antonio, but I can't have it all, right?!).

So, here's to the Super Muncs and all his love, support and help that he has given the Love Bug, John Lee and me in the last couple of years. My Love Bug is a better person because he is in her life!

Lots of Love!
Emily