Project 365: Day 31

As the youngest of 5 kids, I kinda missed out on a lot. I didn't know about Santa, the Easter Bunny, or the tooth fairy. We stopped going to visit our grandparents and extended relatives over the holidays when I was still little. I never had a curfew. I don't think I was ever grounded either... Not that I'm complaining, but because of timing and life, I never really got close to any of my aunts or uncles... at least not as a child. But with all childhood relationships, you have 2 chances at them...once when you are the child, and once when you are the adult. So I want my nieces and nephews to know who I am. One of the things that I have done with all of them is shown them all the different kinds of kisses...like goofy, silly kisses. Now I may not have been the first to show them some of the kisses, but I am definitely the first to show them ALL of the kisses.

If you are reading this and wondering what I am talking about, then you have been sheltered and this list will change your life.
#1 The Butterfly Kiss: you put your eye up to the other person's cheek, just close enough for your eye lashes to touch them and blink. (My niece Blake thinks you're supposed to get eye to eye...her eyelashes scratched my cornea once...not fun.)
#2 The Eskimo Kiss: quite simple. You rub noses...much like Peter Pan and the Indian Princess do in the Disney movie.
#3 The Movie Star Kiss: My niece Taylor is responsible for this one, apparently in movies they grab each others faces in their hands (a palm to each cheek), pucker up, and tilt their head from side to side. (this one is quite hilarious when you see her do it)
#4 The Puppy Dog Kiss: You go in like you are going to kiss them and then lick their cheek...guaranteed giggles every single time!
#5 The Zoobert: Some people call it a raspberry, but my dad always called it a zoobert, so that's what it is to me. This is where you put your lips against their skin and blow...if you do it right, it should make a fart noise. Also, guarantees giggles!
#6 The Noggin: not an actual kiss...its basically just a headbutt...but its my nephew's favorite...just be prepared, cause they might actually headbutt you and laugh hysterically while you cry in pain...

Anyway with me doing this whole travel nurse thing, I've been kinda clingy with my nieces and nephews because I don't want them to not know me. So today Courtney sends me this picture of Jake giving AndiBeth Eskimo kisses:

I don't think my heart can handle the pure sweetness going on here! And Jakey Boy remembered something I showed him! (granted I'm pretty sure his mom does this with him too...but still!!!)