I always imagined the pleasure of having a child one day. But I never envisioned this great joy because I never dreamed of anyone like you. Taite Olivia. Your name is English and means “cheerful”, which you are, so very. You, with your wide smiley grin; your denim blue eyes that dance with laughter; your honey wheat hair and your perfectly contagious giggle.

You’ve taught me the simple delights that come with motherhood. Like cozy bedtime snuggles, your hand patting my back with an emphatic squeeze. Like the joy in building a fort of blankets, playing in your turreted castle, or having a dinner party with Mr. Longears, Piglet, Maine Bear and Lambie Pie.

And yes, there are the challenges of being an ‘older parent’, of having an ‘only child’, and the stress of Silicon Valley. But this too, is life. How very fortunate we are to have the love of our families, immediate and extended, and to have our health and happiness.

I hope this site will always be a reminder for you of how much you are loved. Since the first time we witnessed your heartbeat and we were still in disbelief. You are so very loved.