You are an exquisitely special big girl. I see you growing up in front of my eyes on this trip. You turned ten today. You are wildly physical. Moving your body brings you peace and joy. Handstands and headstands are your latest endeavor. You run fast. You love the pump track. Gymnastics. Trampolines. Your appetite for play is infinite. You are so fun and funny. You’re cheeky too. You help me to be more playful. Lately I’m the vet, Janice, and you are every animal under the sun, owned by Joey. Janice has a Brooklyn accent. Nobody knows why. You love deeply. You have a big heart. Your senses are so alive. Sometimes this is a gift, e.g. you respond to others with empathy and kindness. Sometimes it’s a burden, e.g. you deeply feel the chaos and unpredictability of the world. Always remember that this is a superpower, even though it’s not all rainbows and unicorns. You make friends fast and deep. You are fiercely loyal and caring. You told me the other day that your best friend is special because you can just be yourself around her. So wise. May you always find people and places that love you as you are.
You have class and sass that seems somehow otherworldly to your pragmatic family. You are a direct descendant of your classy and flirty great-grandmother Gigi. You loved Paris. You’re a Swiftie. Lately you have been devoted to your skincare. You glow on the inside and out :)
Watching you fall in love with Bellver was a wonder. Loving it together was magic.
You ask me the most fascinating questions. About life and health and bodies and more. I love your curiosity. May we forever chat about fun, silly and important things. I love you with all my heart, my sweet bug 🐛 ❤️
Love, Mum
Parks and playgrounds are one of your happiest places. Not everybody would know this is a breakfast overloaded burrito - with bacon, eggs, cilantro, Colby jack cheese and salt - but you do.
The one and only Hazel Grace Morgan:
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