Dear Vinny,
Today was my first day back at work. Actually, I was trying to ease back into it so I did only a half day. I missed you a lot. The people at work were happy to see me, and curious about how you were doing. As I told them, you are doing great. You have just recently started to smile at me and Daddy. At first we really had to coax it out of you, but now it comes easily when you are sufficiently alert and cheerful. And when that smile comes across your face it is like a beam of sunshine, straight to the heart. When I miss you at work I just picture your smiling face and it makes me feel better.
Love,
Mommy
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Thanksgiving
Dear Vinny,
We shared Thanksgiving dinner with the neighbor and her family. She invited us over for dinner at the beginning of the month too, but I don't think you remember that because you slept pretty much the whole time! Anyhow, we were once again at the table with Ann, her daughter Katie and son-in-law Joe, and their kids Bert and Amelia, and joined for the first time by Ann's son Quentin. The dinner was delicious and a good time was had by all. This time Daddy and I had to eat in shifts because you were awake and fussy if we put you down.
Amelia is just a couple of months older than you. Right now that is a big difference (developmentally speaking) but I think as time goes on you may become friends and playmates.
It is good to have such nice neighbors and I hope that we continue to see them.
Love,
Mommy
We shared Thanksgiving dinner with the neighbor and her family. She invited us over for dinner at the beginning of the month too, but I don't think you remember that because you slept pretty much the whole time! Anyhow, we were once again at the table with Ann, her daughter Katie and son-in-law Joe, and their kids Bert and Amelia, and joined for the first time by Ann's son Quentin. The dinner was delicious and a good time was had by all. This time Daddy and I had to eat in shifts because you were awake and fussy if we put you down.
Amelia is just a couple of months older than you. Right now that is a big difference (developmentally speaking) but I think as time goes on you may become friends and playmates.
It is good to have such nice neighbors and I hope that we continue to see them.
Love,
Mommy
Monday, November 20, 2006
Meeting more family
Dear Vinny,
This past weekend, we traveled to Kentucky. It was our first major trip away from home with you. We stayed with Grandma and Grandpa and you got to meet even more family.
The purpose of the visit was to give your 98-year-old great-grandmother (my mother's mother) a chance to meet you. But while we were at it, Grandpa brought his mother over from Evansville, Indiana, so you got to meet your other great-grandma too.
On Saturday morning we took you over to great-grandma's place at the retirement home. I always knew that she liked babies, but seeing you really brightened up her day. She gasped at the sight of you and was overwhelmed by your cuteness. Although she has trouble with her short-term memory, she remembered you for days afterwards.
Great-grandma Mary found you to be adorable too. I don't see how anyone couldn't. You are a handsome young lad, and you don't mind meeting new people. Your grandma couldn't get enough of you, either. She literally snatched you from my arms on more than one occasion. I didn't mind, though, because I am always happy to see how much all these people love you!
On Saturday evening, your great-Aunt Rosemary arrived from New York, on her way to Evansville for Thanksgiving. She was also excited to meet you. She held you and even fed you once (Grandma let her have that opportunity.)!
Then on Sunday, we went over to comfy Aunt Rhonda's house, where you got a chance to see Granny and Granddad again, and also to meet your cousins Stuart and Ian, and your Uncle John, and your Aunt Ginger and Uncle Johnny. I don't know what it is about grandmothers, but once Granny got ahold of you, she didn't want to let go. But she gave Aunt Ginger a chance to hold you and feed you and get to know you. While we were there, we dressed you in this Santa outfit that Granny and Granddad had bought for you, because they wanted a picture of you in it. You were okay with the outfit until we put the hat on you. I don't know what it is about hats but you hate them with a passion. But we managed to get a nice picture of you with Granddad.
Vinny, you are a lucky boy indeed to have so many relatives who love you so much! The only close relatives you have yet to meet are your Uncle Scott, your cousin Byron, and Aunt Laura's girlfriend Anne. But I am confident that you will be a big hit with them, too.
Love,
Mommy
This past weekend, we traveled to Kentucky. It was our first major trip away from home with you. We stayed with Grandma and Grandpa and you got to meet even more family.
The purpose of the visit was to give your 98-year-old great-grandmother (my mother's mother) a chance to meet you. But while we were at it, Grandpa brought his mother over from Evansville, Indiana, so you got to meet your other great-grandma too.
On Saturday morning we took you over to great-grandma's place at the retirement home. I always knew that she liked babies, but seeing you really brightened up her day. She gasped at the sight of you and was overwhelmed by your cuteness. Although she has trouble with her short-term memory, she remembered you for days afterwards.
Great-grandma Mary found you to be adorable too. I don't see how anyone couldn't. You are a handsome young lad, and you don't mind meeting new people. Your grandma couldn't get enough of you, either. She literally snatched you from my arms on more than one occasion. I didn't mind, though, because I am always happy to see how much all these people love you!
On Saturday evening, your great-Aunt Rosemary arrived from New York, on her way to Evansville for Thanksgiving. She was also excited to meet you. She held you and even fed you once (Grandma let her have that opportunity.)!
Then on Sunday, we went over to comfy Aunt Rhonda's house, where you got a chance to see Granny and Granddad again, and also to meet your cousins Stuart and Ian, and your Uncle John, and your Aunt Ginger and Uncle Johnny. I don't know what it is about grandmothers, but once Granny got ahold of you, she didn't want to let go. But she gave Aunt Ginger a chance to hold you and feed you and get to know you. While we were there, we dressed you in this Santa outfit that Granny and Granddad had bought for you, because they wanted a picture of you in it. You were okay with the outfit until we put the hat on you. I don't know what it is about hats but you hate them with a passion. But we managed to get a nice picture of you with Granddad.
Vinny, you are a lucky boy indeed to have so many relatives who love you so much! The only close relatives you have yet to meet are your Uncle Scott, your cousin Byron, and Aunt Laura's girlfriend Anne. But I am confident that you will be a big hit with them, too.
Love,
Mommy
Friday, November 10, 2006
One-month checkup
Dear Vinny,
On Tuesday you had your one-month checkup at the pediatrician. The good news is that you are now over ten pounds! We are very pleased with that. You continue to be about average on the growth charts, except for your head, which has grown more than the rest of your body. Because of that, they have to make sure that there's nothing wrong with your head, so we have an appointment for an ultrasound of your head on Tuesday. Personally, I just think you have a really big brain.
You also seem to have acid reflux, so we have started you on some medication for that. The problem is that it tastes really nasty, so we are trying to give it to you in the middle of a feeding so that you won't have to taste it so much. You still hate it, though. We squirt it into your mouth and it makes you frown and cry. I'm sorry that it tastes so nasty, but hopefully it is worth it. We should know in two weeks.
Yesterday, we went to another appointment with the speech-language pathologist regarding your ability to suck, swallow, and breathe at the same time. Your ability to suck is improving, although you still get tired after about 10-15 minutes of sucking. You are such a sweet baby that you charmed the SLP once again. I think she was sad to see us go.
Also yesterday, we noticed that you are starting to notice more details in our faces and expressions. Sometimes you imitate our facial expressions if we do them slowly and close enough to your face. Daddy stuck out his tongue at you, and you stuck yours out too. I tried it and it worked for me too.
You slept for over four hours straight on Wednesday night and last night too. You seem to really sleep well if I hold you in my arms in the bed. I don't mind doing it except that my arm is a little sore by morning. But if it allows us all to sleep a little longer, I think it is worth it.
This morning you were very hungry and cranky because we kept misreading your hunger cues as something else. But finally we fed you enough and you settled down. You're sleeping right now and you've been sleeping for nearly four hours. You will probably wake up and feel hungry again soon.
Love,
Mommy
On Tuesday you had your one-month checkup at the pediatrician. The good news is that you are now over ten pounds! We are very pleased with that. You continue to be about average on the growth charts, except for your head, which has grown more than the rest of your body. Because of that, they have to make sure that there's nothing wrong with your head, so we have an appointment for an ultrasound of your head on Tuesday. Personally, I just think you have a really big brain.
You also seem to have acid reflux, so we have started you on some medication for that. The problem is that it tastes really nasty, so we are trying to give it to you in the middle of a feeding so that you won't have to taste it so much. You still hate it, though. We squirt it into your mouth and it makes you frown and cry. I'm sorry that it tastes so nasty, but hopefully it is worth it. We should know in two weeks.
Yesterday, we went to another appointment with the speech-language pathologist regarding your ability to suck, swallow, and breathe at the same time. Your ability to suck is improving, although you still get tired after about 10-15 minutes of sucking. You are such a sweet baby that you charmed the SLP once again. I think she was sad to see us go.
Also yesterday, we noticed that you are starting to notice more details in our faces and expressions. Sometimes you imitate our facial expressions if we do them slowly and close enough to your face. Daddy stuck out his tongue at you, and you stuck yours out too. I tried it and it worked for me too.
You slept for over four hours straight on Wednesday night and last night too. You seem to really sleep well if I hold you in my arms in the bed. I don't mind doing it except that my arm is a little sore by morning. But if it allows us all to sleep a little longer, I think it is worth it.
This morning you were very hungry and cranky because we kept misreading your hunger cues as something else. But finally we fed you enough and you settled down. You're sleeping right now and you've been sleeping for nearly four hours. You will probably wake up and feel hungry again soon.
Love,
Mommy
Sunday, November 05, 2006
One Month
Dear Vinny,
Today you are one month old. It has felt like much longer than that in some ways, and much shorter in others.
On Halloween, we dressed you up as a little vampire. Daddy carried you around in his arms, and you fell asleep after one or two houses. You were a big hit with everyone, and thanks to your cuteness, Mommy scored a lot of candy!
This evening, we went over to the next door neighbor's house. She has a daughter and son-in-law who live in town and who have two kids: a two-year-old son, and a six-month-old daughter. Maybe when you get a little older you'll be able to play with them. You were a big hit with them; Joe (the son-in-law) enjoyed your new baby smell.
You still love to be held and we continue to be very happy that you are our son.
Love,
Mommy
Today you are one month old. It has felt like much longer than that in some ways, and much shorter in others.
On Halloween, we dressed you up as a little vampire. Daddy carried you around in his arms, and you fell asleep after one or two houses. You were a big hit with everyone, and thanks to your cuteness, Mommy scored a lot of candy!
This evening, we went over to the next door neighbor's house. She has a daughter and son-in-law who live in town and who have two kids: a two-year-old son, and a six-month-old daughter. Maybe when you get a little older you'll be able to play with them. You were a big hit with them; Joe (the son-in-law) enjoyed your new baby smell.
You still love to be held and we continue to be very happy that you are our son.
Love,
Mommy
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