Sweet, young, tender child,
You have grown into something oh so wild.

Brown curls and big brown eyes,
The way you have changed has been the biggest surprise.

I remember when you would just lie in my arms and cooed and cried,
You're cuteness was nothing to hide.

Oh little baby so fragile and sweet,
Babysitting you is such a treat.

You can walk, run, laugh, smile and feed yourself now,
Before you know it, you could be ruling this town.

I may just be a neighbor, a babysitter, the nanny, your friend,
But I'm like your sister in the end.

Your mommy says she's carrying a new friend inside,
Something she could never hide.

"You're going to be a big sister, Sofie," Mommy said,
"Your new baby brother or sister will get your old bed."

I know you're still young and don't understand,
But honey I promise having a new sibling is grand.

Be brave and sweet to your new friend,
Love that little sister or brother until the very end.