Dear Future Daughter,

While I don't know when you will come into my life or if you even will, I am more excited than you could know. The thought of buying adorable baby clothes with plenty of pink and bows, having a mini-me and a Daddy's girl, is so exciting.

As a Daddy's girl myself, there is nothing more exciting than having a close and meaningful relationship with your dad. (I'll let you in on a little secret: getting everything you want from him is even more fun.)

And your auntie- she is something else. My sister is so full of love, life, and energy. She will be the auntie who dyes your hair and takes you to go get your ears pierced without my permission and swear she is your guardian. And I honestly cannot wait. She will be your best friend, just like she is mine.

I will be the best mom that I can be. I will make mistakes, drive you mental, embarrass you constantly, and know when you are faking sickness to get out of school, but I will definitely let you get away with it every now and again.

I am far too much of a softy.

While you won't have my dad as your grandpa, you will know how special he was and how loved you are by him, whether he is with us or not. Your Nana will be amazing; she will cook for you, spoil you, and let you get away with things I would probably say no to as a crazy mom.

And I hope your dad's parents will be around so you will have a grandpa with you. But my mom will definitely be your favorite grandmother, trust me.

I promise to give you all that I can and always be there for you. I promise to listen, be understanding, and undeniably fair. I promise to never be negative, to reward positive behaviors, and never get mad at you. Like my mom says, "I may be upset and disappointed, but never mad."

I promise to be open with you, never judge you, and respect what you go through. I will be sure you don't make the mistakes I made with being afraid to come to my mom, even though she was 100% there with arms wide open and incredibly understanding.

I promise to be there when the stress of middle school begins to come about. Peer pressure happens, bullying happens, stress happens and I will be there 100%.

When high school comes, more stress will be added and you will never be alone. The stressors from middle school come harder and at full force. I will reciprocate the love, understanding, and support I received from your Nana during those rough years.

You will always have a roof over your head, dinner on the table, electricity, water and a safe place. Also, plenty of cats.

I promise to try not be too embarrassing. I am a character and hopefully you will be as well.

While I don't know when you will come or if you even will, I love you already.

Love,

Your Future Mommy