Woo Woo and Poo Poo

As mentioned in my previous post, I went to ARKANSAS October 5th - 10th during my one week of unemployment. My Granny was so sweet to pay my airfare...apparently she really wanted to see me!

With the exception of my mom, Grandma, and nephew Chase coming to WV over the 4th of July, I havent seen my family or been home since January. That's 10 months without seeing my family - which is way weird for me. Steven wasn't able to go with me due to school, so I travelled there alone! It was so good to see everyone - I miss them so much....especially my baby brother!! (Yes I still call him that)

He refers to himself as my "little big brother:" He is younger than me, but towers me. I can't believe how tall he is!! I love my brother so much - and this boy is so dear to me...he always has been. A few years ago we came up with a little song that we sing to each other. Its completely silly, but completely ours! I used to call him "Nicky Poo" (only because he hated it)... and I used to tell him that I loved him all the time (which he hated)... so one day I sang him a song (I wish i could give you a melody to go along with it, but its completely original)! So i sang"I love you Nicky Poo Poooooo...." and at complete random he responded, "I hate you Ashley Wooo Woooo" (because he used to tell me that when we were kids, not that he did, but it was the opposite of what I said to him, so it worked). We both cracked up so hard (because we were in our 20s's) and made it an official "Woo Woo and Poo Poo" song. So my nickname is now Woo Woo and his is forever Poo Poo. Sometimes I even call him Poopie. Though it's completely silly, I hold this little song and those little nicknames so dear.

The entire time I was in Arkansas, this sweet brother of mine spent EVERY ounce of his free time with me. There wasn't a moment that passed that he wasnt with me - if one of us were going somewhere, the other went (with a few exceptions when I couldnt go with him). My family has some "quality time" issues - so this time together was very special to me. When I look at Nick, I can still see that annoying little kid that i grew up with and although he annoyed the fire out of me when we were teens, I have always loved him with a special kind of love. Now that we are older, I can also see a man starting to form. He hasn't always made the best choices in life, but then again, who has? He is the father of an adorable little girl (who i will blog on later) and is making great choices for his future. He is a hard worker and has such a sweet spirit. For a guy who was always put down and rarely encouraged, he has turned out to be something else. He brings me great joy and I am so proud of him. I pray for him everyday, that the Lord would take hold of his heart and mold him and shape him to be completely His. God has great plans for this boy, I know it... and so I pray that our Heavenly Father would open Nick's eyes and show him His glory.

I love you Nicky Poo Poo!!!