Dear Future niece or nephew,

Let me just start by saying... I AM SO EXCITED TO MEET YOU!! I can't wait to hold you, I can't wait to make you giggle, I can't wait to see that little smile, I can't wait to rock you to sleep, I can't wait to bounce you on my lap, I can't wait to hear your little cooing voice. I can't wait...

Now, I'll be honest with you....I have absolutely no idea how to be an aunt. BUT, I have amazing examples to follow, so I think I'll be alright! The one thing you can count on is that I'll always try my hardest to be the best aunt I can be for you.

I promise to be the best "Fun Aunt" you'll ever know. I'll teach you how to dance as soon as you can walk. When you get older I'll teach you how to stay up till one in the morning playing Xbox. I'll teach you how to ride roller coasters until we both get sick. I'll teach you how to beatbox so your friends think your cool. I'll teach you how to use European accents so you can prank strangers. I'll even teach you my secret recipe of how to freeze your peanut butter and honey sandwiches so they're crunchy (I swear it's delicious).

But more importantly, I promise to love you with every part of my heart.

I promise to be the shoulder that you can always go to cry on (if you're a boy, don't worry, I can work with manly tears). I will always be there to watch out for you and help you get out of jams, no matter how bad the situation. Whenever you need advice, my door is always open. Whenever you need snacks, my pantry door is too.

If you ever need someone to just listen when you need a moment to vent, I'm there (especially if it's about your parents!). Or if you ever need that oh-so-wonderful relationship advice, you can learn from my mistakes. And I will cheer you on in school, in life, and apparently in soccer (if your father has his way....oh dear). Even if I live far away, I'm never too far to be there for you.

All that considered, one thing you must know is that you are surrounded by many many people who love you and care about you and cherish you, and just know that without a doubt....I am one of those people.