Hanna's Home

Welcome Home

Hi mom and dad,

It's me Hanna. I'm so glad you are home again. I missed you! Baba and Dido took really good care of me. I'll show you some pictures of us playing in the yard tomorrow. But, there's nobody quite like you.

So welcome home!

Love Miss Hanna

When in Dublin

Hi Hanna,

Mom and dad are in Dublin today. We visited the Guinness Storehouse where we learned how their beer is made. Dad enjoyed the free pint, as you can imagine...

Cousin Anya says hello. Dinner with her last night was wonderful.

Hope you are having a wonderful time with Baba and Dido. I imagine Baba is feeding you well. We looking forward to seeing your smiling face soon!

Love Mom and Dad

A Note from Mom

Dear Hanna,

Today Mom is away on a business trip in London. Although I'm far away, I keep you close to my heart. Yet, I miss your smiling face. Thank goodness for this website.

It's raining outside. You'd love the rain and playing in the puddles. A great opportunity to get WET and MUDDY - two new words you've mastered lately.

I'm sure Baba is taking great care of you. Remember that you are always surrounded by people who love you.

I'll write soon again.

Love Mom

To all the mamas

Hi all,

Mama says it takes a village to raise a child. I think she's right. I have so many moms in my life that I want to wish a Happy Mother's Day to...

Mama and birthmom Katie and Baba Onysko and Baba Danylchuk (in heaven) and Grandma Judy and Aunty Larissa, Lesia, and Patrusia...

Oh, and can't forget Emma's mama Natacha.

You are all such great moms. Thanks for watching over me.

Wishing all the moms in the whole wide world  a Happy Mother's Day!

Love Miss Hanna

Did you miss me?

I asked Hanna that when I returned home recently from a speaking course in San Francisco.

"Are you kidding? Dad and I had a blast."

I knew this to be true. Hanna loves her daddy. And yet, I noticed that I really missed Hanna while I was gone. In fact, one night I awoke at 5:30 am hearing Hanna cry. I searched the hotel room looking for her but no luck. Then I remembered where I was and crawled back into bed.

I emailed Brad to tell him and his reply was, "Actually, Hanna was crying at 5:30 this morning..."

Imagine that. Across the miles, a mother can still hear her baby cry.

I realize Hanna notices when we're gone but feels so safe in her environment with the people who care for her that she doesn't have time to "miss me".

In any event, I was so happy for the hugs and kisses when I returned.

Just in case you missed us, here's a kiss for you.