Enough to break your heart

I went to my brother's house this morning to see my nephews, mostly because Niko was really sick and I wanted to make sure he was doing better. When I left his house, Niko was asleep, and I didn't want to wake him to tell him that I was leaving because he looked so peaceful.

I got home, fell asleep (being with 3 kids all day is exhausting), and I get a phone call from my sister-in-law. She says that Niko is hysterical and crying because he wasn't able to play with me or say good-bye when I left. I couldn't believe it. So what do I end up doing? I get back in Rusty and head over there to comfort him.

When I got back up there (it's about a half hour drive from where I am) I sat down with Niko and we watched Scooby Doo. Damn, I forgot what a great show it is. Mind you I prefer the older Scooby to the newer one. But I guess it's the same.

Anyways, just seeing him all feverish and sick, and crying for me just broke my heart. How can I be such a big baby? The baby is just getting bigger and bigger every day! Unfortunately, he's a portable radiator. When I was getting ready to leave, I basically had to peel him off of me. It's weird how you can't help but love little babies. Even if you're meaner than a dog shitting tacks, you will melt when you see a little one. *sigh* The joys of being an auntie.