Letter to my Baby: Week 27-29

Weeks 27-29 Monday, April 11, 2011

Dear Ryder,

We have had a busy couple of weeks.  Momma finished work on Friday, March 25th.  Unfortunately, Momma caught some kind of nasty flu bug before leaving and was sick for the last weekend we had to play with Granni!  The other funny thing that happened is that momma lost her voice.  I had to whisper at you, which you thought was a really funny game and would make silent talking sounds right back at me.

We are so grateful that Granni came to stay with you and I know she loved being with you.  We were sad to drop her off at the airport and promised that we would visit again really soon.  

Because Momma was sick, Daddy had to take you to get your head ultrasound.  He told me how you hated it!  You cried and cried while they rubbed the wand around on your head.  Daddy hated to have to watch you cry and scream.  Sometimes it is hard to do things that you don’t like, even when we know that it is best for you.  Happily, the doctor called us later that day and said that everything looked okay.

On Wednesday, March 30 two of daddy’s brothers and their families came to visit.  You got to meet your Uncle Jordan and Aunt Erin, and your two cousins Beckham and Ava for the very first time.  You also got to see your Uncle Zach, Aunt Alyse, and cousin Ezra again.  You had so much fun watching your cousins play and having so much attention from family who loves you.  You also got to go to some new places.  You had your first trip to Disneyland and Universal Studios.  You loved the fireworks at Disneyland and enjoyed watching all the people at both theme parks.  You also tried the beach for the first time.  You weren’t as impressed by the beach, probably because the sun was so bright.  It will be fun to take you back to these places when you are a little older and can appreciate them more.

You are talking more and more.  Just in these last couple of weeks you have started making Ma Ma and Ba Ba sounds.  Your daddy and I have decided it would be fun to teach you some sign language and are starting with “mom”, “dad”, “milk”, “more” and “all done.”  You love to communicate so it will be fun to see how quickly you start using words.  

You have always gotten upset when mommy or daddy have to walk away from you for a minute, but now you all out cry if we leave the room.  It makes momma feel so bad, but sometimes I just have to get some things done!  I always try to talk to you and come back very fast though.  You have also started reaching your arms out when you see us to ask to be picked up and held.  It is so endearing for both your Daddy and I.

One of your new skills is the ability to transfer an object back and forth between your hands.  It’s fascinating to watch your little hands move and the look of concentration on your face when you are working on making an object go where you want.  Sometimes you drop the toy and screech in protest because it is then out of your reach.  

You have always enjoyed food, and we have started to give you “mum-mums” to keep you occupied while momma and daddy have dinner.  You love to try feeding yourself.  We also tried puffs, and while you did really well with picking them up, you couldn’t figure out how to get them out of your fist and into your mouth!  

Ever since you were little you have liked taking showers.  The other day I tried to give you a bath in the sink instead.  You really didn’t like it very much so I guess we will stick with showering for a bit longer!  

We love hearing your baby giggles.  Your whole face lights up and you are starting to recognize games.  Your favorites are: where’s the baby, yes/no, and tickle bug.  You pant when you are excited and make a little noise that your daddy and I call “zombie laughs” when you want something or are pleased with yourself. 

It’s so fun to be your Momma.  I love you little man!