From the latin avunculus meaning “little grandfather” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncle
My brother and his wife just had a baby! I am very happy to hear the good news.
Uncle also means “I surrender!”
Language can be funny sometimes.
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My dad went out to the illustrious Primo Market in Oceanside, CA. We got some food and ate it in shifts. I think it is the best way to do it when you’ve got a tiny table. The children eat first. After we finished fooding, My brother, mom, Nichole, Sage, Lucy and myself took a walk in the neigboorhod I grew up in. It rained a couple days ago so there are many flowering plants in bloom. During walks, I watch for cars (on the road and in driveways), dog poop, bees, dog teeth, puddles, pointy sticks and meanacing looking folks. It is always a pleasant time. Lucy is 18 months old. She can walk nearly 80% of the loop these days.
God I love my children! I had an opportunity to miss my kids today. It is unusual, and a little unnecessary considering that this is the last day of my hyper-hectic work schedule. My mom offered to watch my son and daughter today so I could get some extra sleep before going off to work from 4PM until midnight.
I am really looking forward to seeing them again. I may not always be content, but I think I can do this life an hour at a time.