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Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Scenes from a Mall
To Lori - sorry I sounded so crazed when I called you, but it was a really good sale. Almost makes a girl forget she's on the pogey! Almost.
To Emma - sorry that I bought your birthday present (see above) instead of taking you shopping as promised but man are you going to love what I bought you.
To the Coach store - Would it kill you to put the prices on things? I know I can't afford it, you know I can't afford it, but how about showing me how much I can't afford it?
To the lady getting on the elevator - I know our stroller is blue and Eilish doesn't have a lot of hair but do you really think I'd dress a boy in a pink and grey striped shirt? And the stripes were thick! And her socks were pink! And she looks like a girl!
To the woman getting off the elevator - sorry I stared and continued to stare as you walked away with your stroller with one, two...TRIPLET boys. Holy shit lady. My heart, mind and uterus go out to you.
To the Asian man Eilish smiled at - she loves Asians. She's your biggest fan!
To Patty the Platypus - sorry we lost you. I didn't notice until we got to the car that you were no longer in Eilish's lap. Enjoy your new life.
To Eilish - don't throw things out of your stroller without telling Mommy first. Also? Kisses!
To Barley Cereal, Carrots & Apple sauce- sorry that Eilish hates you with a passion that burns like the sun.
To Rice Cereal & Pears - thank you for being a food Eilish likes.
To Emma - sorry that I bought your birthday present (see above) instead of taking you shopping as promised but man are you going to love what I bought you.
To the Coach store - Would it kill you to put the prices on things? I know I can't afford it, you know I can't afford it, but how about showing me how much I can't afford it?
To the lady getting on the elevator - I know our stroller is blue and Eilish doesn't have a lot of hair but do you really think I'd dress a boy in a pink and grey striped shirt? And the stripes were thick! And her socks were pink! And she looks like a girl!
To the woman getting off the elevator - sorry I stared and continued to stare as you walked away with your stroller with one, two...TRIPLET boys. Holy shit lady. My heart, mind and uterus go out to you.
To the Asian man Eilish smiled at - she loves Asians. She's your biggest fan!
To Patty the Platypus - sorry we lost you. I didn't notice until we got to the car that you were no longer in Eilish's lap. Enjoy your new life.
To Eilish - don't throw things out of your stroller without telling Mommy first. Also? Kisses!
To Barley Cereal, Carrots & Apple sauce- sorry that Eilish hates you with a passion that burns like the sun.
To Rice Cereal & Pears - thank you for being a food Eilish likes.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Dear Eilish
I had fully intended to write you a letter celebrating every month of your life so far but someday when you have a 6 month old baby you'll understand how time can get away from you. I've been thinking a lot about what the past 6 months have been like for your Dad and I fear that I can't adequately describe what a difference you've made in our life but I'll try:
Eating - Last week we introduced cereal into your diet. First week rice cereal (tasted like paste to me), this week barley cereal (again - paste) and you love, love, love it. At first you just kinda chewed on the spoon but this week you make little 'mmm' noises when you eat. You now have 5 bottles of formula and two meals of cereal a day. Next week you start on veggies, and we'll be sure to document it although I don't know how I'm going to hide my dislike for peas on Monday!
Sleeping - You've been sleeping through the night for the past few months and believe me when I tell you that I fully appreciate how lucky we are that you are such a good sleeper. A typical day (sleep-wise) goes like this:
- 8am - awake and hungry
- 9am - 11am - snoozin' on the couch with Mama.
- Between 1pm & 3pm you usually nap for about 20-40 minutes
- Bath and bedtime between 7pm & 8pm
You've taken to sleeping on your stomach these days and I've stopped fighting you on that....until we walk in your room and find you face down in the mattress. I apologize for waking you up sometimes when I move your head but holy cow, you are freaking Mommy & Daddy out!!
Playing - You can sit up on your own basically unassisted and with that you've started playing with your toys in a whole other way. While everything you pick up still goes straight into your mouth, there are a few toys that you actually play with. You love your office and have lost interest in your gym. Anytime on the floor is spent rolling over trying to eat the floor of your gym. Time to baby proof!
Clothing - When you look back over your baby pictures I want you to know why I dress you like I do. I've decided that if it would look silly on me than it would look silly on you that's why you cruise around town in camouflage pants and pink Cons. See also the chicken costume Nanny bought you - I would totally wear that!
Personality - You are the funniest person your Daddy and I have ever met. You are not quick to laugh but when you do it comes out like laugh bullets: 'ha, hahahaha'. You save your biggest and brightest smiles for us. There are times when your Daddy walks into the room and I think you are going to explode with happiness. You will not smile at strangers unless they are Asian and I hope one day you can explain that to me.
I do not remember life without you Eilish. As a wise woman once said, 'you are the tomatoes on my rice'.
Love The Mama
Eating - Last week we introduced cereal into your diet. First week rice cereal (tasted like paste to me), this week barley cereal (again - paste) and you love, love, love it. At first you just kinda chewed on the spoon but this week you make little 'mmm' noises when you eat. You now have 5 bottles of formula and two meals of cereal a day. Next week you start on veggies, and we'll be sure to document it although I don't know how I'm going to hide my dislike for peas on Monday!
Sleeping - You've been sleeping through the night for the past few months and believe me when I tell you that I fully appreciate how lucky we are that you are such a good sleeper. A typical day (sleep-wise) goes like this:
- 8am - awake and hungry
- 9am - 11am - snoozin' on the couch with Mama.
- Between 1pm & 3pm you usually nap for about 20-40 minutes
- Bath and bedtime between 7pm & 8pm
You've taken to sleeping on your stomach these days and I've stopped fighting you on that....until we walk in your room and find you face down in the mattress. I apologize for waking you up sometimes when I move your head but holy cow, you are freaking Mommy & Daddy out!!
Playing - You can sit up on your own basically unassisted and with that you've started playing with your toys in a whole other way. While everything you pick up still goes straight into your mouth, there are a few toys that you actually play with. You love your office and have lost interest in your gym. Anytime on the floor is spent rolling over trying to eat the floor of your gym. Time to baby proof!
Clothing - When you look back over your baby pictures I want you to know why I dress you like I do. I've decided that if it would look silly on me than it would look silly on you that's why you cruise around town in camouflage pants and pink Cons. See also the chicken costume Nanny bought you - I would totally wear that!
Personality - You are the funniest person your Daddy and I have ever met. You are not quick to laugh but when you do it comes out like laugh bullets: 'ha, hahahaha'. You save your biggest and brightest smiles for us. There are times when your Daddy walks into the room and I think you are going to explode with happiness. You will not smile at strangers unless they are Asian and I hope one day you can explain that to me.
I do not remember life without you Eilish. As a wise woman once said, 'you are the tomatoes on my rice'.
Love The Mama
Thursday, September 13, 2007
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