I am going to be an uncle any day!!!

Congrats, being an uncle or aunt is cool, you can spoil them play, and then when they get tired and cranky give them back to mom and dad. For me I personally bought a bunch of children's books for my sister's baby and began reading to her the day she came home from the hospital. Now that may sound silly, but later on when she about a year old,and older, she would pull her mini rocking chair up to where I was sitting then drag in a pile of books. So obviously they are never to young to read to them. Love, is the best way to spoil the child, give them real love, and real attention really listen as this child gets older, and wants your attention, really get involved in their little world. That shows a caring that is beyond anything you can purchase. My mother was one of ten children, she had 37 neices and nephews with the exception of maybe 3 she was the favortie aunt, she never had any money so it wasn't the gifts she bought them. They loved her because they knew they could talk to her, she would listen, they knew they could trust her, that if they had a secret they could safely share it, but that if they needed help or were in trouble she wouldn't protect them if they did something wrong, but she would help them, if they were in trouble, and if they did do something wrong, and really learned their lesson she would love and forgive them. She held her family together, she was the one they would come to when they needed to talk, or had something going on in their own lives. hopefully your brother and sister in law will give that kind of love to their children, but sometimes it easier to talk to an aunt or uncle, first, and sometimes it is easier to talk to mom and dad if you don't feel so alone and have an aunt or uncle around for moral support. So that is likely the most important thing you can do. Giving that kind of attention may mean you are playing with a tea set when the football game is on, if the baby is a girl, it may mean you miss a home run because your nephew had to show you what he just colored, but those memories with the niece or nephew are worth more than seeing the most spectacular game, I know I missed a few great moments for my favorite basketball team, but the memories I have a smile during candyland, or the laughter of tickle time, is worth it.

thats a wonderful feeling.. im an aunt, i have been when i was 7 years old because im the youngest, and the nephews i got are taller than me and they bless my hands and can even carry me around.. i took care of my nieces as well.. i was even teased mother.. its ok..^_^ i love them so much and it was a good feeling.. and i even experience taking care of my nephew he was just 3 months old... when i was just 12. i learn a lot from caring, to milk to gentle touch even making them fall asleep^_^ good luck and god bless your family..^_^

Congratulation! Just play with him/her. You'll know how.. I have 4 nephew by the way.

I'm an antie of 2!! 2 boys (the first is 3 and the second is 6 months) and I love to spoil them!! You can buy them toys and movies and stuff like that but what they really want is for you to actually play with them yourself! It's your time that they want and it's not going to eb a problem because you'll have so much fun with them! Good luck and have fun!

I'm not an uncle but I am an aunt to a gorgeous 14 month old boy. My sister lives in Guatemala (her husband is Guatemalan so my nephew is half) and doesn't have alot of money. I spoil her by getting her baby clothes and shoes and I spoil him by getting toys, books (he loves to "read") and his favorite snack food (he loves to eat too). Probably the best way to spoil him though is to give him undivided attention. He loves just going for walks and my sister can't put aside the laundry and cooking meals to give him hours of attention. Toys are fun but they remember the attention the most. Especially in the future if another niece or nephew comes along.

hi i am uncle of 1 baby she is now of 4 months its really a great feeling. u would really feel great feelingd whether a girl or boy

Well congratulations to be uncle. Just enjoy spending time, hugging, and playing with the baby. That's enough, and will bond you close, too.