My life as an uncle

I first became an uncle in 2021. I have a three-yearold nephew, Tray Shawn, and a 21-month-old niece, Janiya Lynn. They are the best. Tray Shawn was born at 33 weeks and weighed four pounds, three ounces, when he was born. He stayed at Children's Hospital in Plano for a month. He likes cars, anything with wheels, Legos, number blocks, and Mrs. Rachel. He also loves it when his Pawpaw makes quacking noises at him and fake sneezes. He has the sweetest smile and the cutest laugh. When I hang out with Tray Shawn, we normally play with his cars and watch Dragon Ball Z. Sometimes we wrestle.

Janiya Lynn was born at 32 weeks and weighed four pounds, two ounces. She had to be transported by helicopter to Tyler Hospital, where she stayed for a month. She likes chips and potatoes, her Nanny, Legos, and she laughs when you tickle her. She will be two years old on May 10th of this year. When I hang out with Janiya Lynn, I feed her because she is always hungry. I also watch shows with her.

Their mom, my sister Willow, is 25 and will be 26 Sept. 8. She is engaged to Traylon Clayton and they will get married sometime this year. They want a big wedding with an even bigger reception.

Willow’s two kids bring me so much joy. I love going over to their apartment and hanging out and spending time with them.

When and if I have time after school or on weekends, I’ll try to help my sister with her resin projects that she is doing. She is trying to start up her own crafting business and she's starting with resin crafts first. Traylon works at Ocean Spray and is a line worker labeling the juices. He's been there for almost three years and works nights. He really wants a day job, though, so he’ll be able to be with his family more.

When my sister and I work on her projects, the kids are normally asleep, but if they are not asleep, I watch them while she works; I usually take them for walks outside to walk and play, and after I do that with them, I feed the kids and then put them to sleep.

I look forward to watching Tray Shawn and Janiya Lynn grow up. I will always be proud to be their uncle.