Dear Adelaide: Month Five
Dear Addykins,
You turned five months old two days ago. Between the problems with our computer and your increased need for constant companionship, I haven't had the time to write. You have had a very full month however and I hope to capture some of it.
Our days are generally filled by me trying to make you laugh. I have described your new cackle as the "best sound in the world" and it's true. Isn't it a baby's first laugh that creates a fairy? Now I know why. There is no better sound. The next best thing to hearing you laugh is hearing the funny noises that your dad comes up with to get you to giggle. He loves you a great deal.
You continued your world travels and once again rode in the backseat up to South Carolina for Christmas with your Dad's family. You then returned to New Orleans only to fly up to Vermont to meet the rest of my family. In Vermont we visited the Ben & Jerry's Factory. This is an important place for you since Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is undoubtedly part of your DNA due to the vast amounts that I ate while pregnant. We also went to The Vermont Teddy Bear Factory where Grammie and Grandpa bought you a teddy bear. We'll definitely have to visit again when you are older.
You will be so "over" the United States by age three. We'll have to start thinking about your first European Vacation.
I keep waiting for you take notice of the cats but as of yet, they don't hold your interest for long. You have started touching them intentionally when you all lie together on the bed. This has caused Boudreaux to give you a lot of dirty looks. They have no idea what they are in for.
About two weeks ago we started you on rice cereal. It's not a very excited first food but it's all that you are allowed as of yet. You are doing really well with it and did not spit it out at us which is a relief because you already spit on me enough.
You have a fabulous new crib with fancy Ikea bedding. You take naps in it and sleep part of the night there as well. You haven't been sleeping well as of late. We think that it's because your mouth hurts. We were so spoiled by your great sleep habits for the first four months that now we are learning what it's like to be sleep deprived - or rather I am learning; your father sleeps soundly.
You love any toys that make noise including your lullaby bear, dino and Spanish lullabies. Both of your hands are constantly in your mouth and your feet surprise you by doing the most marvelous things like moving. The Paw Paw Patch song can keep you from fussing for some time. You also appear to have an affinity for The Rolling Stones - we're not sure how this happened. Your hair is slowly coming in. We are unsure as to what color it will be. You make friends wherever you go whether it be the doctor's or the post office.
Speaking of the doctor, you had an appointment today and you got two shots and didn't even cry. You are 27" long and 21.1 lbs and over the 95%. There was a baby there who was six pounds and I couldn't take my eyes off her as you were never that small in my arms. It also seems like so long ago that Grammie and I took you in to be weighed when you were two weeks old. So much has happened since then.
Addy, as the city around you is changing daily and some days it seems like it's the last place that I want to be, you continue to wake every morning with a smile. I am so lucky to have you.
Love,
Mom
You turned five months old two days ago. Between the problems with our computer and your increased need for constant companionship, I haven't had the time to write. You have had a very full month however and I hope to capture some of it.
Our days are generally filled by me trying to make you laugh. I have described your new cackle as the "best sound in the world" and it's true. Isn't it a baby's first laugh that creates a fairy? Now I know why. There is no better sound. The next best thing to hearing you laugh is hearing the funny noises that your dad comes up with to get you to giggle. He loves you a great deal.
You continued your world travels and once again rode in the backseat up to South Carolina for Christmas with your Dad's family. You then returned to New Orleans only to fly up to Vermont to meet the rest of my family. In Vermont we visited the Ben & Jerry's Factory. This is an important place for you since Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is undoubtedly part of your DNA due to the vast amounts that I ate while pregnant. We also went to The Vermont Teddy Bear Factory where Grammie and Grandpa bought you a teddy bear. We'll definitely have to visit again when you are older.
You will be so "over" the United States by age three. We'll have to start thinking about your first European Vacation.
I keep waiting for you take notice of the cats but as of yet, they don't hold your interest for long. You have started touching them intentionally when you all lie together on the bed. This has caused Boudreaux to give you a lot of dirty looks. They have no idea what they are in for.
About two weeks ago we started you on rice cereal. It's not a very excited first food but it's all that you are allowed as of yet. You are doing really well with it and did not spit it out at us which is a relief because you already spit on me enough.
You have a fabulous new crib with fancy Ikea bedding. You take naps in it and sleep part of the night there as well. You haven't been sleeping well as of late. We think that it's because your mouth hurts. We were so spoiled by your great sleep habits for the first four months that now we are learning what it's like to be sleep deprived - or rather I am learning; your father sleeps soundly.
You love any toys that make noise including your lullaby bear, dino and Spanish lullabies. Both of your hands are constantly in your mouth and your feet surprise you by doing the most marvelous things like moving. The Paw Paw Patch song can keep you from fussing for some time. You also appear to have an affinity for The Rolling Stones - we're not sure how this happened. Your hair is slowly coming in. We are unsure as to what color it will be. You make friends wherever you go whether it be the doctor's or the post office.
Speaking of the doctor, you had an appointment today and you got two shots and didn't even cry. You are 27" long and 21.1 lbs and over the 95%. There was a baby there who was six pounds and I couldn't take my eyes off her as you were never that small in my arms. It also seems like so long ago that Grammie and I took you in to be weighed when you were two weeks old. So much has happened since then.
Addy, as the city around you is changing daily and some days it seems like it's the last place that I want to be, you continue to wake every morning with a smile. I am so lucky to have you.
Love,
Mom
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