Strangers would ask me, “are these your children?”
I’d say, “no, they’re not mine.”
I would come to realize I was wrong.

Recent Comments

I remember those days. Hoping and praying I was truly trusted and that I would do everything right with ‘their kids’. Realization comes soon after that they are yours too. That you would do anything thing and everything for them. My babies are all adults now. My nephew just got married a couple months ago. Due to health problems I had to miss it. My heart was broken, but my happiness for him and his beautiful bride made it all better. I’ve been thinking a lot about our adventures lately. There have been tears and laughter as I tell the stories to my 85 yr old mom. We live together. I never married or had kids, but I will cherish my time with my sisters’ kids forever. My babies. My kids. Thank you for the stories of your adventures with your kids. Makes my heart happy.💕😇💕 Michelle
Well, I’m sure it wasn’t a foot 😲😉 Charles Heilmann
Your stories bring me so much happiness and memories of my grandchildren. Here is a little memory…my granddaughter had phoned and asked if I would mind her youngest, Blaine, while she went to a meeting with a teacher and we could meet at the school later so he could play with other kids. Reluctantly I agreed, its a 40K drive to her home and he is an energetic three year old. On arriving at her place she was a bit late so left quickly. Blaine asked if he could watch his TV show so we did, I snuggled him on the couch, soon falling asleep. I must have slept well because the next thing I knew Blaine was telling me I was snoring, his little hands on either side of my face. So gentle, so lovely. Bea Kirkwood-Hackett
These are wonderful! Reminds me of my grandson who had an imaginary friend who went every where with us. My grandson asked if HK could come along, when I replied “of course” he asked “do you know how to spell it”? He was four years old at the time and we had marvelous “adventures”. Bea Kirkwood-Hackett
As a ‘suddenly a grand-dad’, with 7 new step-grand kids, (Please Delete the ‘step’ as they are mine now no matter what!), and as a dad that wanted lots of kids but manages to sneak in only two of my own, I love kids. I make balloon characters, juggle really poorly, and am always trying to come up with new games and puzzles for the kids. Your stories are a delight. With my eldest grandchild just turning 4 and the youngest at almost 1, I think I have many years of fun ahead. Shoot… I need to live up to the name they gave me… They call me ‘FUNPA’. Mitchell Coulthard
I really enjoyed and look forward to the next adventure, children are so amazing aren’t they! Lena Boyd
I forgot about the ‘arm’ story! Great recall, made me laugh… and Kaiden’s honesty..” you know how you like doing arts…”, “not really “ says Kaiden 🤣 Bindi
Love reading these Kathryn
Intriguing! Victoria
Love how you write with that terrific sense of humour seeping through the anguish of pending panic, just in case the horrid thoughts in your head come true. Made me laugh out loud. Thank you 💝 It is a gift.😊 Susanne

Latest Story

Part 11 – AND 5 MAKES A GANG

by Tanya | 0 Comments

I took the morning shift to look after Talen while Guy and Tania were at the hospital following the arrival of my new nephew. It was an exciting time. Talen, still in his pajamas jumped in my arms and gave me the big squeeze hug I had taught him…”both arms and both...

Part 10 – The Game of Reasoning

by Tanya | 0 Comments

The handover from my siblings to babysit my nieces and nephews would become a fine art over time. What would start as being given a list of do’s and don'ts, time frames and respective phone numbers ultimately became "Feed them what you like..." or in Talen’s case,...

Part 9 – And the Name Lives On

by Tanya | 1 Comment

My brother had a son…. Talen Liam March. Two things were now guaranteed…. our family name and red hair. Like my sisters, my sister-in-law Tania was fabulous in pregnancy and courageous with birth. But her real stoicism showed up in the lead up to the delivery of...

« Older Entries

About Tanya

Born in a country town in NSW, Australia, I am one of four – the eldest and I always saw myself married and in time, with children.

While I hoped for this dream, our family grew. I innately stepped in and knew the importance of my role as an Aunty. My love for my nieces and nephews was simply just there from day one. And its physical – I can feel it.

Read More

Strangers would ask me, “are these your children?”I’d say, “no, they’re not mine.”I would come to realize I was wrong.