the joys of aunthood

I just simply can't get enough of our niece Samantha! She is the cutest little girl in the world, and I love her! She came to visit us last weekend, and I didn't ever want the weekend to end! It doesn't matter what she's doing, she brings a smile to my face and warms my heart. I long for the day we can have our own little bundle of joy! :) She eats more than any little kid I've ever seen, but everything she eats is healthy and good. My brother and his wife don't eat any sugar - even trace sugars - and they have several other restrictions as well. It's a tough lifestyle to keep up with, but I admire them for it! I'm constantly amazed at what I see people feeding their children...not that I plan to completely withhold sugar from my children, but I certainly won't be feeding them kool-aid EVER, let alone from a bottle...I'd like them to keep their teeth, thank you.