To my future niece or nephew:

Baby B (as we call you),

I want to tell you about your mother before you get here so you're prepared for what is in store. Your mother, Katie, is my big sister. We have a very large age difference. We are 11 years apart. When I was a baby, your mom shared her bedroom with me. Lucky for you, you'll get your own bedroom. I bet I was a pain to live with. After a few years we each got our own bedroom until your mom left and went to college, just like I'll be in college when we meet. Since then, we've never really lived together but have always managed to stay close.

I want you to know a few key things about your mom, things that I love about her and things that will make her the best mom possible.

First, she's fun. I've never had a boring day with her. She's always up to walk your dog, go to Wegmans (you will soon learn that Wegmans is the greatest place on Earth), get her nails done (if you're a girl, you will soon be addicted too), or just relax with something good to eat in front of the TV. She loves to shop but if you are a boy, she's athletic too.

She's sometimes emotional. As you get older (and I will remind you of this), be gentle with her feelings. She's a little bossy (we blame it on her being a teacher) and it can get annoying at times, but don't get mad about it. Just let her do her thing. Eventually, she'll stop.

She sometimes has trouble saying no. This is the most important thing need you need to know. If Mom says no, ask Dad. If Dad says no, ask me. I'll always say yes to you.

Lastly, she's my role model. She's taught me and shaped me to be the person I am today. You are extremely lucky to have her as your mom as I am lucky to have her as my sister.
I love you already, Baby B.

Love,

Your FAVORITE aunt