To my beautiful niece, my future flower girl, and my little bestie,

For the longest time I had been hoping and praying that I would be blessed with a little niece or nephew (mostly a niece). This time last year I was given some of the best news I could have received: I was going to be an aunt — your aunt.

Nothing prepared me for July when I got the text from your Grammy saying you would be here any minute. I anxiously awaited my turn to go into the hospital room and meet you for the very first time. With your chubby cheeks and full head of hair, it was hard to not fall in love with you. Once I held you for the first time, I never wanted to put you down.

Although I wish you could stay little forever, you're four months old now and I have had the honor of watching you grow into the vocal, happy baby you are. When you look at me with your big eyes, my heart melts. Being able to make you smile is the best feeling in the world. Thanks for thinking I'm funny.

When I go to Target, I'm no longer selfish. I go straight to the baby clothes to see if they have anything new. A princess can never have too many onesies.

I'm sorry I can't be around more, but I'm going to school to be the best role model I can be for you. I've been working harder at everything so you'll be proud to call me your aunt. Who knew one tiny human could make me want to be a better person? I hate missing out on so many of your first experiences, but I'll be there when you're older to take you on lunch dates and share all of my wisdom with you. I'll be the cool aunt that let's you eat ice cream for breakfast and cookies for dinner. I'll even share my chicken nuggets with you (I don't share nuggets with anyone).

Thank you for laughing at my jokes, puking on aunt Sarah, not crying when I hold you and making our family closer and happier. I can't wait to see you grow up to be a hilarious little diva.

With all the love in the world,

Your favorite aunt