Sadie –
A huge snowstorm hit Louisville today so you and mom got to stay home all day and I got to leave work a little early.
Months ago, I got your grandpa and I concert tickets to see one of our favorite singers named Jackson Browne play a concert tonight. Little did I know that we’d have the biggest snow storm in over a decade on March 7th! So your grandpa and I only got a few exits down the interstate before we gave up and came back home. It was a big bummer!
I hate being cooped up in the house when there is a storm like this, but being stuck with you and your mom makes it a whole lot better! There are no other two people I’d rather sit around in the warmth with than you guys!
- Dad
Friday, March 7, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Day 138 : Good Kid
Sadie –
Today marked your second day at pre-school and mom said it was a little easier to leave you there today – but just barely. She called me after she got to work this morning and bragged that she hadn’t broken down in tears – yet.
We love you so much and it is so hard to leave you with someone other than one of us. But you seem to be taking the whole situation pretty well. When mom came back to pick you up today, your teacher, Ms. Melissa, said, “You have the best behaved kid! She is so happy and slept so well today.”
It makes your mom and I so proud to hear this – and knowing you are doing well makes the whole process a little easier. Thanks for being such a team player!
- Dad
Today marked your second day at pre-school and mom said it was a little easier to leave you there today – but just barely. She called me after she got to work this morning and bragged that she hadn’t broken down in tears – yet.
We love you so much and it is so hard to leave you with someone other than one of us. But you seem to be taking the whole situation pretty well. When mom came back to pick you up today, your teacher, Ms. Melissa, said, “You have the best behaved kid! She is so happy and slept so well today.”
It makes your mom and I so proud to hear this – and knowing you are doing well makes the whole process a little easier. Thanks for being such a team player!
- Dad
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Day 137 : Keepin' (s)C(h)ool!
Sades -
Today was a scary day - more for your mom and I than you, I think.
Mom started her new job at the American Heart Association this morning which meant we had to take you to your new pre-school.
Mom and I both had a little trouble leaving you behind all day, but your new teacher/friend said you behaved like an angel (though you had a lot of trouble falling asleep.)
Mom came to pick you up at 5 this evening and got so excited at seeing you that she forgot all of your dishes and bottles and your hat. She said she was just dying to get you home and have you to herself.
We wanted to spend time with you this evening and your grandma and grandpa came by to see you, too. But you were so exhausted from your big day, we had to put you to bed early. We were not happy about that!
Tomorrow will be another fun day full of new things!
Never forget that we love you sooo much!
- Dad
Today was a scary day - more for your mom and I than you, I think.
Mom started her new job at the American Heart Association this morning which meant we had to take you to your new pre-school.
Mom and I both had a little trouble leaving you behind all day, but your new teacher/friend said you behaved like an angel (though you had a lot of trouble falling asleep.)
Mom came to pick you up at 5 this evening and got so excited at seeing you that she forgot all of your dishes and bottles and your hat. She said she was just dying to get you home and have you to herself.
We wanted to spend time with you this evening and your grandma and grandpa came by to see you, too. But you were so exhausted from your big day, we had to put you to bed early. We were not happy about that!
Tomorrow will be another fun day full of new things!
Never forget that we love you sooo much!
- Dad
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Day 136 : Myths of You
Sadie -
I've been reflecting on the last four-plus months you have been alive and I realized this:
You are a pretty content child.
I assumed before you were born that you would cry alot. It is the stereotype. In movies, in songs, in conversation - babies are portrayed in a near-constant state of throat-searing sob. This is not the case with you. Maybe you are just an exception to the rule.
I also thought that after a few weeks I would become less impressed by you. I am not saying I ever planned on loving you less, I just figured the "new and cool" effect of having a cute baby would wear off. Turns out, this also has not proven itself true yet. Almost 20 weeks in, and I still find you as wonderful and awe-inspiring as I did the day you were born.
You are so special to me.
- Dad
I've been reflecting on the last four-plus months you have been alive and I realized this:
You are a pretty content child.
I assumed before you were born that you would cry alot. It is the stereotype. In movies, in songs, in conversation - babies are portrayed in a near-constant state of throat-searing sob. This is not the case with you. Maybe you are just an exception to the rule.
I also thought that after a few weeks I would become less impressed by you. I am not saying I ever planned on loving you less, I just figured the "new and cool" effect of having a cute baby would wear off. Turns out, this also has not proven itself true yet. Almost 20 weeks in, and I still find you as wonderful and awe-inspiring as I did the day you were born.
You are so special to me.
- Dad
Monday, March 3, 2008
Day 135 : College Fund
Sadie -
My friend Marji at work came to my desk today and told me that a girl that used to work in this office had people give her their pennies for a "college fund" for her toddler.Since that girl doesn't work here anymore, Marji informed me that she was starting a similar collection for you. Then she dumped a handful of change on my desk.
You'll be glad to know that you currently have 30 cents to put towards your quest for higher education.
- Dad
My friend Marji at work came to my desk today and told me that a girl that used to work in this office had people give her their pennies for a "college fund" for her toddler.Since that girl doesn't work here anymore, Marji informed me that she was starting a similar collection for you. Then she dumped a handful of change on my desk.
You'll be glad to know that you currently have 30 cents to put towards your quest for higher education.
- Dad
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Day 134 : Good Mornings and Sly Grins
Sadie -
I love waking you up. You wake up just like your mom does.
You crack open an eye and squint with dissatisfaction.
You stretch and try to rub your eyes a little.
But the best part is when you get over the initial shock of being
awakened, and you realize I have come to get you out of the crib.
Your face changes into a sly smile. I laugh almost every time!
- Dad
I love waking you up. You wake up just like your mom does.
You crack open an eye and squint with dissatisfaction.
You stretch and try to rub your eyes a little.
But the best part is when you get over the initial shock of being
awakened, and you realize I have come to get you out of the crib.
Your face changes into a sly smile. I laugh almost every time!
- Dad
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Day 133 : Jackie Wilson Said...
Sades -
Today was a fun "me and you" day!
Mom went to the store this afternoon so you and I turned on a Van Morrison CD and I put you in your exer-saucer and we had a dance party.
I played you the song that I listened to over and over on the way to the hospital the day you were born. The chorus goes:
"I'm in heaven
I'm in heaven
I'm in heaven
When you smile!"
As I sang this part to you, you shot me a big grin and kicked your feet.
I do think heaven may be a little bit like this!
- Dad
Today was a fun "me and you" day!
Mom went to the store this afternoon so you and I turned on a Van Morrison CD and I put you in your exer-saucer and we had a dance party.
I played you the song that I listened to over and over on the way to the hospital the day you were born. The chorus goes:
"I'm in heaven
I'm in heaven
I'm in heaven
When you smile!"
As I sang this part to you, you shot me a big grin and kicked your feet.
I do think heaven may be a little bit like this!
- Dad
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