So I became unca Angrim.

Angrim

Angrim

Where'd That 6th Toe Come From?
It happened last night that I became an uncle, as my sister gave a birth to a baby girl. I have to say that my feelings are quite mixed towards the whole situation.

First of all, I have to make clear that I have hated children throughout my life. Hell, I hated kids when I was a kid myself. I hate children almost as much as Hitler hated Jews. Also, I'v e made vow that I am not going to have children of my own ever. (And I've made this quite clear for my girlfriend and potential future wife.)

But anyway, I can't help it that being an uncle feels... well, good. At least, the first few hours as I have been aware of being uncle has felt good.

This is kinda weird. I can't name any apparent reason why I suddenly think like that. I'm supposed to hate *every* child! Could it be that I've always been a brother, a son, a cousin, a grand-child etc., but now I have this new cool uncle title? Man, this is confusing.

The weirdest part is that I've been aware all the time of my sister's nine-month pregnancy, but I didn't realize how being an uncle feels, until now, when the kid is here outside the womb. (Damn, giving a birth must be very dirty job. All that sweat, blood, feces and stuff.)

I still hate kids in general, but probably not this one as much. Is that hypocrisy? I'm confused!

I can't wait to see the baby!

FFS.

So... Any thoughts? Has anyone experienced something similar?
 
Well, I am an uncle and it kinda feels good too, so I can sympathize.
Also, I'v e made vow that I am not going to have children of my own ever.
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But if you like being an uncle so much, then can I be your wife's lover, so you could be an uncle yet again. :twisted:
 
Umm... I don't see the logic (through the madness) here now, Jarno. Sorry.

So, I have to say no.
 
He was trying to get you. The term you are looking for, Jarno, is stepfather.

I feel like an old man already (I'm only 24) because I already have 2 nephews. One who is not loved by his mother (stupid shithead cousin got herself knocked up, didn't have the cojones to get an abortion, had the kid and now denies all responsibility...this DISGUSTS me a whole fucking lot like Juliane Moore pissed me off in The Hours) and who is turning into a veritable devil because his grandparents are spoiling him and the other who is on the other hand, loved very much. I want to be a good influenced for the toddlers but I'm not sure if my cynical and sarcastic (some would say suicidal) outlook on life would be a good influence.
 
I was never a kids guy myself, until I got married and got my own kids. It's a blast really, you don't imagine how much fun I have with them. The older one is a good student, a sportsman, and a gaming freak :) , he is admin and moderator on gaming fora since he's 9 (he is twelve now), plays MORPGs and sports management games, adventure games, does machinimas, works on sprites and scripts small RPGMaker games, has 6 or seven consoles, a real gamer :) .

The first program my toddler girl ever started (by accident :) ) was Quake4, so I take that as a good omen too :D

Congrats on being an uncle, much easier than being a dad, I can tell you that.
 
I uncled two boys myself.

Great stuff: you get all the fun, and none of the work.
Plus, walking around in teh city with two babies is bound to score.
 
Jebus said:
Great stuff: you get all the fun, and none of the work.
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Yeah, everybody keeps saying that. I'm looking forward to it.

Actually, I've been thinking what kind of role-model would I be for the kid. My sister and her husband are quite middle-class and, well... I don't know... They value money a lot. At least I see it that way.

Maybe I can affect the kid and rail her interest towards arts and bohemian life :twisted: I could also be the cool free-spirited uncle who gets her booze and cigarettes when she's a teenager :twisted: :twisted:

Maybe not that extreme :wink:

But anyways, thanks for the congratulations and so on, guys. (Even though I am not quite sure if there is anything to congratulate...) Oh well, I'm looking forward to see what being an uncle brings on in the future.
 
Being an uncle does cost a shitload of money, though. Especially if you're the only uncle, like me...
 
I never understood this need to procreate and make more of yourselves you humans have, frankly I find it disgusting and offensive.



Congrats on becoming an unca, Angrim
 
Wow, children. You be happy uncle now. My tip: Be the bitter, laid back uncle. Those are always cool. Even after 20 years. And then YOU get free beer.
 
monsharen said:
My tip: Be the bitter, laid back uncle. Those are always cool. Even after 20 years. And then YOU get free beer.
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That sounds very intriguing. I can actually see myself after 20 years: a fat beer-belly, balding head with a mullet, a scruffy suit and worn shoes... But still, being the cool uncle.
 
perhaps you feel good because no one can hate a baby?

i mean, you have to be really bad to see a baby born then think (god i hate him/her...)

good ol human feeling thingies
 
Hmm... Actually I *can* hate a baby. It's not that hard, really. Every time I hear a baby cry in a public space, it makes my blood boil. Fucking babies. They just lie around, cry, suck things, cry, shit their pants and cry. I am ashamed that *I* was baby once... Stupid babies... I hate them...

But I love my niece, even though I haven't seen her!
 
Being an uncle does cost a shitload of money, though. Especially if you're the only uncle, like me...
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Eh? I never spent that much money on my nieces, mostly just presents for birthday/Christmas. That's right, two nieces. Who are 12 and 10, if my memory serves (I don't particularly like them -- annoying little brats). Well, your experience may be better than mine.
 
Oh well, I am not planning to invest bick bucks on my niece, either. I think it is enough to buy some shit for her for her birthdays and for Christmas.

I think she'll have enough relatives that can buy her graditute.

I think I'm gonna buy her maybe robots, action figures and other cool stuff. Not sissy dolls and shit. And also all kinds of creative stuff like maybe some painting equipment or chemistry kit. Ha ha.

All the things her parents are not going to value.

Of course, she can turn out to be a total prick. Then I buy her ugly socks.

I should probably go and see her after the Easter.
 
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