Utter Disdain

Blind hatred isn’t something I run into everyday.

Except at the most unexpected times, like holidays and birthdays and really, any event including my family.

Where does this hatred derive from?

NIECES.

I have two darling nieces, whom I love extremely. However, the oldest has gotten to the age where it is hilarious to show undying disdain for her youngest aunt. For no apparent reason.

Upon arrival, I was told during the car ride over Annabelle had announced to her parents:

“No hug aunt Rissa”

To which her mother (on my behalf) responded “but that’ll make aunt Rissa sad!” which was answered with what I’m sure was diabolical-little-girl-giggles.

Once arrived, Annabelle had no desire to see me, and in fact, only spoke to me in order to ask me: “Where Garrett?” (WHY DOES HE HAVE A HIGHER RANKING THAN ME?!)

BUT.

Luckily, I have another niece to give me all the love and attention I desire. And once I got my hands on her she made her love known. By passing her bodily functions on me. Four times.

I tell you all this to say: Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all find someone that loves you enough to openly disdain your very existence and will pass gas on you when you least expect it.

Because, let’s be real, that’s one of the best things in life—The God-given blessing of a family.  

Aka: The ability to fart on someone and turn around and have them love you anyway.