A Guide to Being Baby’s “Favourite Auntie.”
My sister recently had a baby, and I’m obsessed. Growing up, we came from a big family, so naturally I was super excited when I heard the big news. The problem is that Baby B has lots of aunties and uncles not only on his mom’s side but on his dad’s side too, creating some stiff competition for me to become his favourite Aunt argh. Here’s my guide to becoming ‘Baby’s Favourite Aunt.’
- Gain a competitive edge – When you hear that one of your siblings is sick, start the car and drive over for a visit. You know they are stuck in bed, so the auntie that visits wins. Casually mention that it doesn’t sound good, so it buys you another week without them visiting the baby – you know, you never want to be near a baby when you’re sick. Ahem sabotage.
- Don’t help the weak – When your brother goes out to buy a baby gift, don’t give him any tips. You know your brother will struggle big time in the baby department and let him. He will either pick up the wrong size or get something completely wrong. Just shake your head when your sister opens the gift. Try again brother, try again.
- Don’t show weakness – So your brother-in-law’s sister has a baby and knows what’s she talking about, so what? Don’t panic, pretend you read all the same pregnancy and baby books and fake it until you make it. When they share stories, just take a sip – make that a swig – of your tea, they will NEVER notice you have no idea what they are talking about. If that doesn’t work, just nod your head in agreeance. Yep, I heard that too…
- Kill them with kindness – Everyone loves to hear that their baby looks like them. When you’re with your sister, tell her that the baby looks exactly like her. When you are with your brother-in-law, say the same thing. They will eat right out of your hand, and when mom and dad consider you #1, the baby will too. That’s what I like to call checkmate.
- Be on the Ball – When you have alone time with your nephew, keep drilling your name into him. When the baby first begins to talk, your name is bound to be among his first few words. That way BAM! He says your name, making it clear to your family that you are #1 – read them and weep brothers and sisters you heard it first.
Here’s a few pics of Baby B. Now you can see why I’m fighting to be #1
