Two years ago — and one day* — a little boy was born 600 miles away from me. Just after 5 p.m. on November 4, 2009, Jaidyn Christopher Skutnick arrived and I was officially an aunt. A few months later, I was honored to also become his godmother. I have been spoiling him as best I can since that first moment.
This weekend, I traveled those 600 miles back to my hometown of Scranton, Pa. to celebrate his second birthday and seeing how much he has grown is truly remarkable. From little sentences to the way he calls me “Mimi” and seems to already know SOOOO much for a mere 731 days on this planet, I adore each minute in his presence. Crazy how one tiny boy can change so much.
Last year, he dove into his cake and I never shared my favorite photo. Today is a perfect opportunity to do so.
Happy 2nd Birthday to the amazing nephew I call “Baby J” and “J Monster.” Cannot wait to celebrate many, many more with you. Always remember your Aunt Mimi loves you very much!!
* Because I’m perpetually one day behind with NaBloPoMo…
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that’s THE BEST picture!! your nephew is so cute, I hope you get to adequately spoil him for his birthday
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