My Darling Niece

I didn’t go into work today because I wasn’t feeling great and instead, spent most of the day munching on dry toast to get over the sicky feeling in my tummy. Anyway, come this afternoon I was feeling a bit better so decided to pop to the shop and drop some CDs in for my sister-in-law on the way..

As I entered her front room my niece chucked her arms in the air so I could give her a big hug (nothing new there) and then proceeded to wipe her snotty nose on my t-shirt. She patted me on the back as if to reassure me that it didn’t matter I was now covered in snot, and promptly fell asleep on my shoulder.

Nice to know I’m good for something…

14 comments so far

  1. Sam said:
    On 21 Jun at 9:19 pm

    hee hee, snot-rag Jem!

  2. Anne said:
    On 21 Jun at 9:27 pm

    Hee hee hee! I have ten younger siblings…I know exactly how it is! Spit-up…snot…worse…been through it all.

  3. Joni said:
    On 21 Jun at 9:35 pm

    Welcome to the world of todderhood…I’m so glad those days are past for me…unless I decided to have more (which isn’t an annoucement and is in fact highly unlikely). Heh.

  4. Joni said:
    On 21 Jun at 9:36 pm

    And I meant “toddlerhood” not “todderhood”. Someday I will learn how to spell :P

  5. Stephanie said:
    On 21 Jun at 11:41 pm

    Mmm, snot-covered Jem. And don’t worry, I’m sure you’re more than a snot-rag, eventually you’ll be the spit-up rag, too! And then you’ll be living the high life, ;)

  6. Robbie said:
    On 22 Jun at 3:02 am

    Mmm, snot. My favorite delicacy. It’s best when seasoned properly, and you have to heat it to just the right temperature. Serve it with a cup of chunky milk and have a dishing of vomit on the side, it’s great.

  7. Amelie said:
    On 22 Jun at 3:26 am

    *Schnirf* *Wipes nose on Jem’s snotty t-shirt* You can collect people’s snot on your clothes! :D Woo! :P (Yes I’m up at random o’clock again. Can’t sleep due to recent events and stuff :/ )

  8. Chans said:
    On 22 Jun at 9:31 am

    Well at least it’s good to know you serve a purpose in life

  9. Alys said:
    On 22 Jun at 10:45 am

    At least it was only snot Jem. My cousin peed on me. Now that wasn’t pleasent. *Hands Jem new T-shirt*

  10. Claire said:
    On 22 Jun at 2:02 pm

    Are you implying that being used as a snot rag *doesn’t* make you feel useful?! What more were you expecting in life?

  11. Shannon said:
    On 22 Jun at 5:23 pm

    She’s just making sure you have enough to eat. Or maybe she couldn’t find enough boogers for you. It’s healthy, remember?

  12. Chrissy said:
    On 22 Jun at 6:14 pm

    Hahahaha… how cute. Sometimes kids aren’t so bad, I guess. ;)

  13. Jordie said:
    On 24 Jun at 3:37 pm

    I don’t see what you’re complaining about — snot green is totally your colour, Jem! Wear it with pride, girl.

  14. Mandoline said:
    On 25 Jun at 3:59 am

    I thought you knew that what she did, give you her snot, is a special gift. Not many are blessed enough for a child to feel comfortable to make such an emotional transaction… ;-) But, super “Aw” about the falling asleep on the shoulder bit… that is the cutest. They are always so peaceful when they doze off…