She is my niece. She is 7. She still believes in Santa and yet has moves like a Beyonce back-up dancer. This is what we talk about:
E: Aunt Liv, when are you getting married?
O: (Big smile) El, we've had this conversation before. What did I say last time?
E: I forget. I want cousins, Aunt Liv!
O: El, in order for me to get married, first I have to have a...
E: (Long pause) I don't know.
O: A boyfriend, Els. I need a boyfriend.
E: Oh, ok.
O: But in order to have a boyfriend, what do I need to have first? A...
E: (Another long pause) Um, I don't know.
O: A date, Ellie. I need to have a date.
E: Oh, right.
O: So, do you know anyone?
E: AUNT LIV!
O: Seriously, have you noticed anyone nice around. Anyone cute?
E: Aunt Liv! I can't talk to strangers.
O: Well, if Mommy or Daddy is around it's ok...
E: Aunt Liv, can you marry Uncle Chris?
[Uncle Chris is my brother]
O: No, Ellie. Uncle Chris and Aunt Liv can't get married.
And...scene.
I think you should marry Uncle Chris :) BUT then Ellie wouldn't get another Uncle and I bet she would like that...
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