monthly letters

Sweet Natty, Happy, happy birthday, babystar!  The fact that you are three whole years old surprises me less than how much you’ve grown and how independent you’ve become in the last year.  As I’ve reminisced the last few days and … Read More

Oh, Babytrix, Happy, happy birthday!!  Is it ridiculous that I’m already starting to get teary, just at the prospect of even writing this letter (yes, yes it is)? I love how you’ve become even more playful and fun this month.  … Read More

Oh, Babette, It half breaks my heart and half thrills me to no end that you will be ONE in less than a month now.  Today, I held another little baby (you smiled at her at first, and then decided … Read More

Kina baby, Happy 10 months!  I’m simultaneously amazed that you are almost a year old, and shocked that you haven’t even been with us that long.  I can’t believe how big you’re getting and how much you’re learning. Your little … Read More

Sweetie c,I feel like a bit of a broken record, but you really are the happiest, sweetest, smiliest little baby there ever was.  This month, though, you’ve started to suddenly seem like a little bit less of a baby and … Read More

Kina girl, You’ve learned so many tricks and fun things this month.  There is so much personality stemming from that little body and big smile! It seems the physical stuff is finally happening for you this month and it’s coming … Read More

Dear kina girl, Pretty sure we’ve all just become even more smitten with you this month.  I mean, that little smile!  That personality!  We just cannot get enough. Your babbling has really taken off this month.  It is so fun … Read More

Sweet baby c, This month marks your first cold, and the longest communal family illness in the history of earth and perhaps the universe.  We’ve all been fairly miserable, but fortunately, you were the least affected, with only a couple-day-long … Read More

Sweet baby c, Good heavens, but you are just the best baby there ever was.  I know I’ll think this of all my babies, but right now, it’s all about you, sweets.But really.  You are just the sweetest little thing … Read More

Sweetest C, Oh my, but you are just the sweetest little baby there ever was.  Seriously, this month has made even more apparent what an absolute sweetheart you are.  You just smile and giggle all day long.  You only fuss … Read More

Dearest Baby Kina, You’re only 2.5 months old and I’m already way behind on these letters to you.  Rest assured that while your 2nd child status may delay cute blog pictures, it only magnifies my love. Goodness me, but you … Read More

Oh, you thought you were going to get away with not hearing all the details of a 2-year-old’s birthday?  Wrong.  You’re so welcome.  But hey – at least I’m promising you a cake (recipe) for tomorrow!Nat’s actual birthday was on … Read More