Dear Vinny,
On Saturday, we went to a holiday party at the next-door neighbor's. You were a popular guy and lots of people wanted to hold you. For a long time, a neighbor down the street, Shigiro, held you and you two watched TV in the other room. You knew her from Halloween and from when Mommy and Daddy voted, because she was one of the poll workers and she watched you while we voted.
But it was that night that we noticed you were a little crankier than usual. By morning you were all stopped up and had a cough: it was your first cold. Continuing the holiday tradition of children everywhere, you were sick on Christmas. We had been invited to go over to Joe and Katie's for Christmas dinner (that's the son-in-law and daughter of the next-door neighbor) but we had to decline because you weren't feeling good.
On Christmas morning we opened our presents. You helped Mommy and Daddy open your presents. We would start to tear the wrapping paper, and then we helped you get a handhold on it and you would rip it some more. I think you will enjoy your presents more next year. You made out like a bandit. Daddy and Mommy bought you a bunch of toys, but Granny and Granddad also gave you toys as well as some cute clothes.
The day after Christmas, I took you to the doctor. As it turns out, you also had an ear infection, so you are now on amoxicillin, which they are able to put in a thick, berry-flavored liquid that you seem to think tastes pretty good. Daddy has been doing a consistently good job of spraying your nose with saline spray and sucking out your boogers, which you totally hate. But it makes it easier for you to breathe. I've also been taking advantage of the fact that you cough before you cry in order to make you clear your breathing passages. Sometimes while you're eating it sounds like you're having a hard time breathing so I take away your bottle, which makes you upset. The first thing you do before crying is you cough, so I just wait until you clear out your throat and then I give you the bottle again. It's a dirty trick, but it seems to work.
Later in the afternoon your grandma and grandpa arrived, en route to Florida. They were happy to see you, even though you were still under the weather. But you were cheered up by their charms. Your grandma spent some time cooing with you, and she really enjoyed it. Grandma and Grandpa also brought a bunch of presents, most of which were for you. Even some of the presents for Mommy and Daddy were actually for you!
They were reluctant to leave in the morning, but they knew that they'd get to see you again on their way back from Florida. They will be back tomorrow evening. I'm sure they can't wait to see you again!
Love,
Mommy
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Monday, December 18, 2006
Visitors and Parties
Dear Vinny,
On Thursday night, Granny and Granddad came down for Uncle Wayne's heart surgery. They were really happy to see you and remarked about how much you had grown. They also brought with them a carload of presents, the vast majority of them for you.
After Granny and Granddad left on Saturday, we went over to Sho's house for his birthday. You slept for much of the time, but you were a big hit with Sho's parents. They really like babies but haven't had one in the house for a long time.
Then last night we went to my department's holiday party. My colleague Rick's wife Sarah really doted on you and enjoyed holding you. There was another baby there, who was 4 months old, but you were half his age and twice his size!
Then today we were special guests at the birthing class that Mommy and Daddy went to before you were born. We were there to tell the story of your birth and reassure people that they will make it through the ordeal. You were so cute that you stole the show. That's something I've gotten used to since you've been around. You are way cuter than Mommy or Daddy could ever hope to be!
Love,
Mommy
On Thursday night, Granny and Granddad came down for Uncle Wayne's heart surgery. They were really happy to see you and remarked about how much you had grown. They also brought with them a carload of presents, the vast majority of them for you.
After Granny and Granddad left on Saturday, we went over to Sho's house for his birthday. You slept for much of the time, but you were a big hit with Sho's parents. They really like babies but haven't had one in the house for a long time.
Then last night we went to my department's holiday party. My colleague Rick's wife Sarah really doted on you and enjoyed holding you. There was another baby there, who was 4 months old, but you were half his age and twice his size!
Then today we were special guests at the birthing class that Mommy and Daddy went to before you were born. We were there to tell the story of your birth and reassure people that they will make it through the ordeal. You were so cute that you stole the show. That's something I've gotten used to since you've been around. You are way cuter than Mommy or Daddy could ever hope to be!
Love,
Mommy
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Two Months
Dear Vinny,
Tuesday was your two-month birthday. It is hard to believe that a mere two months ago, you were born. You have changed a lot since then. For one, you are more responsive to us. If we tickle your mouth, you smile. It is enough to melt my heart when you grin so wide and stick your tongue out.
Today we took you to the doctor for your two-month appointment. You have grown a lot in a month. You weighed in at 13 lbs 2 oz, and 24-1/4" long. That puts you in the 90th percentile for both height and weight. Unfortunately, you also had to have some vaccinations today: one oral vaccine, and four shots. You were very unhappy with the shots, and rightly so, because I'm sure they hurt like the dickens. They gave you two in each thigh. Daddy held your hands while the nurse braced your legs against the table with her body. You cried a lot and I'm sorry it had to hurt like that, but really, getting those shots is much less painful than getting the diseases they protect against. You'll have to go back in February for some more shots.
Words cannot express how much I love you and how proud I am to be your mommy. I really enjoy holding you. Every night I take you up to bed and hold you on my chest until you fall asleep. Then I place you to my side but continue to cradle you in my arms. You sleep peacefully, up to five and sometimes six hours that way. I am glad that I can help you to sleep so peacefully.
Love,
Mommy
Tuesday was your two-month birthday. It is hard to believe that a mere two months ago, you were born. You have changed a lot since then. For one, you are more responsive to us. If we tickle your mouth, you smile. It is enough to melt my heart when you grin so wide and stick your tongue out.
Today we took you to the doctor for your two-month appointment. You have grown a lot in a month. You weighed in at 13 lbs 2 oz, and 24-1/4" long. That puts you in the 90th percentile for both height and weight. Unfortunately, you also had to have some vaccinations today: one oral vaccine, and four shots. You were very unhappy with the shots, and rightly so, because I'm sure they hurt like the dickens. They gave you two in each thigh. Daddy held your hands while the nurse braced your legs against the table with her body. You cried a lot and I'm sorry it had to hurt like that, but really, getting those shots is much less painful than getting the diseases they protect against. You'll have to go back in February for some more shots.
Words cannot express how much I love you and how proud I am to be your mommy. I really enjoy holding you. Every night I take you up to bed and hold you on my chest until you fall asleep. Then I place you to my side but continue to cradle you in my arms. You sleep peacefully, up to five and sometimes six hours that way. I am glad that I can help you to sleep so peacefully.
Love,
Mommy
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