An ode to Uncles

Our kids adore their Uncles (and Aunts for that matter). Their uncles love getting them riled up and they get down to their level and play whatever sports or pretend baby dolls the kids want. Avah and Benn love spending time with them and we are so fortunate to have family that lives so close. So, to honor them here's a quick poem...

Uncles love laughter

they tickle and make faces,

They teach us to yell,

to pick our noses and make messes.

Dad just smirks

and watches over proudly,

while mom rolls her eyes

and thanks the unruly.

Uncles teach us how to be tough

and how to get up when we fall down.

They'll play baby dolls for hours

and wrestle on the ground.

Uncles protect us, get us into mischief

and show us all kinds of neat stuff.

They keep on playing with us

even when mom says that's enough.

Uncles are the best

we hope that they know,

That we love them

and we hope it really shows.

Having fun in the sprinkler.

Wrestling.

Hanging out watching baseball (or football - can't remember but it was sports related)

Teaching Uncle Rick a thing or two.

Uncle Matt teaching Benn how to look tough.