I think you will be an impressive uncle and teach them much needed skills. Although my nieces and nephews (ages 7 to 2) are not as far away... I try to see them as often as possible and they are my heart! Being an aunt or uncle is just one our most important jobs!
Great picture Pooky! I agree too, the uncle/aunt role is important. I see the role as a secondary responsible-person role...A person they can come to when they feel ashamed of embarrassed to go to the parent. Mine niece and nephew are both young at the moment but when they are older I hope to have it instilled in them that I am there for them 24/7...Not to give them things, handouts per se, just to support them and be there for them when they need. I hope they see me as the cool uncle, the dependable uncle and the fun uncle too.
Thanks for responding, I really appreciate it. We have't chatted much on comments but am pleased we did on this one.
I agree whole heartedly! I chat with mine on different medias as often as I can and they seem excited when we do! So looking forward to my next trip to see them in May!