A Letter to Boy

Dear Hazen,

Today is your third birthday. I can't help but get awfully nostalgic at this time of year as I reflect on what was taking place three years ago. It was so scary, so new, and so uncertain. However, I wouldn't change it for the world. I believe that our experiences together three short years ago have caused our love to be even deeper than it might be otherwise.

Hazen, you are the center of my universe. I wish that I had infinite words to express how much, how DEARLY I love you. Sometimes, I think about how incredible you are, and how much you mean to me, and it causes tears to roll down my face. I never in my wildest dreams imagined that I could care so much about someone. You make me so, so happy. I feel like in the past few months, you and I have really hit our stride, and we have so much fun together. You are my little buddy, and I love love love hanging out with you.



You melt my heart on average about 5 billion times a day. There is nothing that means more to me than having your slightly sticky little hands cup my face and tell me that you love me. I love when you run to me and ask for a big hug and a kiss. Sometimes, when I'm sitting on the couch, you'll come and sit next to me, and wraps your little skinny bones jones arms around my waist and put your head on my shoulder. I'm guilty of putting you to bed late more than once because you want to lay on the couch and snuggle with me. There is nothing in this entire planet that could put a price on that.




Recently, at Costco, someone approached me and told me that they loved the rapport that you and I share. He said that it was evident the strong connection and bond that we share, and he said it's easy to see that I love you very much and that you know it. I will work so hard for the rest of my life to ensure that our relationship remains that way. Hazen, I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father that he allowed you to stay here on earth and live your life. I am even more grateful that I have been allowed to be your Mama. You are so smart, and funny, and strong. I can't wait to be your Mommy until the end of time. It is truly my pleasure. You enhance the lives of all those you touch. You make my life so much more worth living. I will love you until the ends of the world and spend the rest of my days making sure that you know it.