Dear future Little,

You don't know who I am yet, and I don't know who you are. But I would like to start off by saying welcome to the family. You are now a part of a beautiful family based on love, support and so much fun. You are going to fit in perfectly.

I chose you for a reason. I saw a little bit of me, your Grandbig and your Great Grandbig in you. You have dreams, hopes and aspirations that I can not wait to help you fulfill. I chose you because I knew that you would fit into our family perfectly. You chose me for a reason. Somehow, in some way, I impressed you in the very short few weeks that you were given to find someone that you clicked with. There is a reason that you wanted me to be your mentor for the next four years, and I will never forget that.

You are home. You never have to wonder who you are going to call when times get rough because I am here. You never have to be alone in the library at ridiculous hours studying for that exam that everyone is freaking out about because I will be right there next to you (probably feeding you some really unhealthy snacks). Our family is your family away from home.

I can't wait to watch you grow. As a freshman in college, you have so much to learn from yourself, your professors, your peers, your sisters and myself. I cannot wait to make an impact on your four (or more) years at this university.

I am not your mom. I am just a sophomore in college, so I also have a lot of growing up to do too. I will never tell you that you can't do anything, but I will be there to lecture you (or be your shoulder to cry on) when you make questionable decisions. I guarantee you that more times than none, I will be right there beside you on those questionable nights.

Never forget that I love you unconditionally. I will never judge you for something that you did. I will never have any expectations for you, and I will never push you harder than you need to be pushed. You are beautifully you, and I am here to love you for just that.

Love,

Your thankful Big