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Tuesday, April 24, 2007 12:00 AM

Do I have to be a mommy to "opt out"?

I'm crazy in love with my two sisters' five kids. I feel like helping to raise them would give my life meaning.

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  • Monday, April 23, 2007 09:34 PM

    Since someone asked

    As a mom I would be ok with this as long as aunie didn't try to parent, or critize my parenting, or sabatoge my rules in any way. If she wants simply to go to all the piano recitals, take them to cancun once in a while, and help them get their science fair project, that's good. But be careful - you never know what's sacred. For example, I alone want to help my daughter get the prom dress or my son get his license. My cousin once freaked out because someone else cut her toddler's hair. Tread lightly and seriously consider that maybe you really want a family of your own. It's still possible you know. My friend just had her first at 38.

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