My Special Valentine

 My little niece

is growing up so fast.

I want our special

moments to last forever.

I cherish the times we have shared.

Holding you in my arms as a baby girl,

Reagan's beautiful blue eyes sparkling

as she smiled at Aunt Brenda.

Our bond formed even then,

I recall your learning to ride a tricycle,

hosting a tea party for your Sesame Street friends,

splashing through mud puddles in your orange rain boots,

ballet dancing with pink bows in your blonde curls;

I think of you night and day and so proud

of the little lady you have become:

a smart, spunky first grader.

I savor all the fun we have,

you will always be my special Valentine!