#11: Ray #12: Paul

November 12th, 2006

I may be wage slave from 9 to 5, but I’m Auntie Uppity 24 hours a day.44.jpg

Auntie is the best gig ever. My nephews and I have pretty much nothing to do but play when we are together. We go on field trip to the Science Center and the Space Needle; we walk to the park and play on the swings. At home, we cuddle under the blanket and watch Disney movies or read books. In the kitchen, Playdoh is pummelled in our hands, pumpkins are gutted and carved, and crayons and paper busy us for hours.

An Auntie’s job can occasionally involve actual work, such as helping on with socks and shoes, reminding to wear jackets or brush teeth, and adjusting the volume on the teevee. Sometimes it even involves cooking, but more often buying pizza.

After all this fun, the kids go home to mom and dad, and in their memories Auntie Uppity is Playdoh, pumpkins, pizza and unconditional love.

Working for The Man pays the bills, but being Auntie Uppity fills the soul.

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