The Jiu Jiu Journal

Welcome!

My niece joined the family on July 12th, 2010. This special young lady's mother is my younger sister, which in classic Chinese culture makes me her Jiu Jiu (舅舅) -- thus the title of this blog. Here I intend to semi-regularly post reflections, thoughts, stories, and assorted whathaveyous pertaining to our trip to China, adoption in general, and (mostly) watching my niece grow up. Since the web is a very public place, I will attempt to maintain my family's privacy while telling the story... but I invite you to follow the blog and come along for the adventure!

Friday, March 28, 2025

When Did She Get So... Old?!?

Jump in the Wayback Machine... set the dial for 2008 or 2009 (the conversation happened more than once)... and let's eavesdrop a little. My sister is discussing future plans with me and one phrase is, "...and you're going to teach the kid to drive."

Now return to 2025, and this happened the other day...

Miriam Facetimed me on her way to take the test, and busted out laughing when she saw my reaction to the news. "You look terrified, Uncle Brian!"

Gotta admit, she wasn't too far off the mark. Was 2008 really that long ago? Was China really that long ago? Hell, the kid was just a toddler yesterday, wasn't she?

Anyway, I have to post this now & go offline so I can pick her up and take her to an empty parking lot somewhere so she can start practicing... Yikes. :-)