I have three nieces, one will be 15 this year. I already have plans to show up and be the "crazy uncle."
I remember holding her when she was born three weeks early. It doesn't seem that long ago. I still see her as a sweet little girl, and have told her that if anyone even tried to hurt her - that her father and I would make sure they never found the body. The other two are 6 & 10, and I am equally dreading the day they reach a certain age.
I have no kids of my own, most likely never will. But that doesn't stop me from wanting to let these kids know that I am there for them.