2/1/17 dear hazel, this letter is so overdue, i’m not really even sure where to begin. you see, i just picked up your registration packet for preschool and i was flooded with all the feelings. i figured it was time to tell you about what you’ve been up to. since we last left off, the […]

dear hazel, a few months have passed since my last update, which feels like a lifetime ago. since then, we managed to make it through the cold, long winter–thank GOODNESS. i’m not sure who was more stir crazy. spring has brought park visits, swinging, stroller rides, bubbles and your current favorite: your auntie anna’s vintage […]

XIV dear hazel, one year. 12 months. 365 days of hazel. that seems like both an eternity and hot minute at the same time. there were days i wasn’t sure i’d see the other side of, but baby….we made it. i keep waiting to feel sad or weepy about your turning one, but i really […]

XII dear hazel, 11 months! hazel, how is this possible?? i’m late, per usual, in writing this letter and i have to blame most of my tardiness on the fact that i’m sitting here in a corner in the fetal position trying to figure out how in the world we’re even talking about your first […]

XII dear hazel, 10 months, baby! i have to say, this was by far our most favorite month with you. you now have 2 bottom teeth, you clap, wave, dance, make faces, laugh at yourself….in a few words, you are a glowing ray of light. the month wasn’t all sunshine, however. you ended up coming […]