Reminders of a good decision

I love Saturdays in the fall.  It's on these fall Saturdays that I am reminded why I moved back to Maine.  Today I was first reminded when I was walking from my car to the soccer field where Ryan was playing.  I looked up and Emily had spotted me first and was running my way screaming "Aunt Nancy - we're over here!!".  I was reminded again during half time when Ry ran off the field straight to me to give me a hug and say "Hi Aunt Nancy" in the voice that makes my heart mealt.  He always uses the same intonation when he greets me - my very own.  I was reminded once again during the second half when Emily - who is about 6 feet tall right now - came over to sit on my lap and tell me that if I marry her gym teacher my name will be Nancy Kitchin.  And once again when Ryan asked if he could ride with me over to the field where Em was playing her game next.  The car ride over was a constant reminder as he talked non stop about werewolves and vampires and gave me a play by play of the latest episode of Wizards of Waverly Place. That should be enough reminders.  But it just doesn't end there.  Arriving at Emily's game, I was greeted by their 2 year old cousin, Cameron (who I get to be Aunt Nancy to as well).  He ran right to me and gave me a huge hug and said "HI!" in the cute voice of a 2 year old learning how to talk.  How about when he unexectedly ran up to me and gave me an unsolicited hug and kiss a while later?  Or when he brought the Dunkin Donuts box to each of us asking "wanna donut" (again in that adorable 2 year old voice).  Looking out on the field, I see a beautiful almost 9 year old who is confident and friendly, and in her glory with her friends on the field.  And I can't forget about the time I get to spend with my "sisters" - because that's what they are.  I prefer to drop the "in-law" part because they are my confidants and my cheerleaders and they give me so much confidence and encouragement. All of this on a perfect Maine fall day where I have to wear a sweater and my down vest along with my danskos and knee high socks (striped of course).