Hi Dax, it’s your Dad. You and your Mom are on a short vacation to Minnesota to visit your Nana Kay, Aunt Stacy, Uncle CJ and your Cousin Nova. Your Aunt Stacy is having a baby shower. You don’t understand yet, but what’s exciting is you’re gonna have another cousin to play and grow up with. Your Mom tells me you are already very close to your 2 year old cousin Nova. You had your first kids cartoon session with Nova and are thoroughly enjoying her company. You smile and laugh at her when she kisses you on the head and cheek. You get fussy when she leaves your side. I think you two are going to have fun growing up together. I wish I could have seen all of this but I’m stuck in San Diego. I miss you and your Mom very much but am glad you got to go see family.
The last month has once again proved to be an amazing month of progress in your growth and development. You’re zipping around the kitchen and front room in your walker with ease. You’ve really learned how to maneuver that thing. I have a feeling you’ll be walking before you are crawling at this pace.
You’re also showing via facial expressions what foods you like and don’t like. I told your Mom that a mix of carrots and peas is not a good combo no matter how fresh it is. She tried giving it to you anyway and you proved to be your Father’s son. Your face scrunched up and you started to cough a little. You even spit a little bit back out. Then you just flat out refused to eat it. So your mom and I had a laugh and we switched to butter nut squash. You gobbled up the butter nut squash with a look of joy on your face. One thing I’d like to point out is that you’ve never eaten any foods that aren’t fresh which is pretty cool. Your Mom is making a staunch effort to keep that going and she’s doing a great job. Fresh apples, bananas, pears, mangos, peaches, butter nut squash, peas and carrots (just don’t combine the last two).
When I get home from work Mommy is pretty tired so I’ll take over and we’ll watch some NBA basketball or we’ll play in your walker. It seems like we’re having the most fun during bath time. It always cheers you up too. If you’re tired of playing downstairs I’ll say “bath time!” and you’ll get a grin on your face. As I get you ready for your bath you are always in good spirits. We play and I give you raspberries and you laugh at me. You are now starting to sit up on your own, which you now like to do in the bath. We’ll start with you sitting up and you like to play with a little yellow rubber duck. The funny thing is you actually prefer the plastic cup I use to pour water on you. Your eyes light up when you see the cup as I’m pouring water on you. Then I’ll give you the cup and you start trying to drink from it. Another highlight for you is when your buddy Diego (our cat) comes to visit you while you are in the bathtub. Diego will peer over the edge of the tub and look at you as you smile back at him. Diego enjoys this time with you too as he never misses bath time. Sometimes he’s already waiting for us when we get upstairs.
Son, you light up my life. I love you so much and am so happy your Mother and I have you in our lives. I can’t wait to see what new things you do THIS month. Happy 7 months buddy.
Love, Dad
7 comments:
Wow Dave,
That is an awesome letter. Dax is so blessed to have such an involved Dad. These rituals, like bath time with you, are very good for his psychological development. Thx for being such a great Daddy and writing to him also. love, nonnie
This is beautiful.... that's one lucky boy to have parents like you two!
Oh...cute!
I have to tell Dax a few more things -
His cousin, Erica, thinks he's a super star too. Dax, you want to walk! That is so clear to me and you are clearly trying to talk too. I met you this past weekend and I was amazed by your progress in this short life of yours. You would try to communicate before crying. You aren't fussy at all through the whole shower and to top it off you are bearing weight on your legs already! I was quite taken and now sad to be reminded how far you live from us. I hope you visit often.
PS - your mom made an awesome San Diego onesie. You drooled all over it, so I am not sure if it came home with you or not :)
A great letter to your son Dave! You are awesome!
Thanks for letting them come for a visit. Loved every minute of it!
love, Mome
Such a sweet letter from Dad! I see Dax has two very loving parents. What a lucky kid! :)
BABE, this letter is SOOOO SWEET, it made me tear up. I love you so much. You are such a great Dad.
erica: he does want to walk, i think you are right! I know he enjoyed meeting you too. he still smiles if i talk about everyone. i think stacy took the onesie, but you and i both know she doesn't like it, so I don't think we'll see it on little Pria in the future :-). I think i wll try to steal it back hahahah....it was so good to see you and chat with you!
mom: I miss you already!
Such a sweet letter! I've been writing monthly ones to my 9mo old "C" but never thought to get Dad's perspective. SO sweet. Found you over from Circle of Mom's contest! New follower, what what! Can't wait to read more.. :)
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