I Can't Wait to Have My Own

So I love being an aunt...and hate that most of my nieces/nephews are so far away! But then I get emails like the one below, and it just makes me smile. I can't wait til I can send out my own emails like this!

I just wanted to send a quick update and photo. Mia had her 6 month appointment yesterday. She is now just over 29 inches, and 27 pounds, which puts her above the chart for length and at the 95th percentile for weight. As a comparison, Eben was the same length and a pound heavier at her age. She is doing well though had a little fever today, I think from the vaccinations. She's getting a good sense of humor and thinks Eben is the Last Word in comedy.

Some recent conversations with Eben...

Eben: Mom, I'm starting to love Mia.
Me: That's nice Eben. She really loves you a lot.
Eben: She is my favorite person.
Me: I think you are probably her favorite person, too.

The next day:
Eben: Mom, I wish you hadn't decided to have another baby.

Today:
Eben: Mom, when are you going to die?
Me: Gee, I don't know, Eben. Nobody knows. But not until I am very old. Maybe 90 or even 100. So not for a very long time.
Eben: Mom, when you are dead can I have all of your money? (Eben had just been told not to take money off of Jay's bureau or out of our wallets.)
Me: Why?
Eben: I want to be rich.
Me: Oh. Well, yes when I'm dead you will definitely get all of my money. But by that time you will be all grown up and you will probably have your own children. And guess what they'll do.
Eben: Take my money?
Me: Yep.