October 31, 2008

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  Happy Halloween, my dear!

         Yesterday was your daddy's birthday- he's finally 23!  We went over to JJ and Grandpa's house for fried chicken and icecream cake.  I made my famous mashed potatoes.  I can't wait to teach you how to make them... like Grandma taught me.  I'm making a pumpkin pie from a real pumpkin today too.  The seeds are baking in the oven right now.  Daddy loves pumpkin seeds and pie...
         We also went to the Doctor for your 1month checkup yesterday!  You're 8lbs 11oz and 21.5 inches long!!  You've added 2lbs and 2.5inches since you were born.  I'm so proud of you, sweetpea.  Sometimes I get really discouraged during the week because I don't feel like I can say I accomplished anything-  I can't put my hand on anything and say I completed it... because all the housework and everything just has to be done again the next day.  But!  When we go to the doctor and I see those numbers, I feel so important... I know I have the most important job in the world, being your mom, but it's so nice to see evidence that I'm doing my job well.
         Nina and Papa are back from India- They gave out so many glasses and Sherry pulled a whole lot of teeth.  They said that there was nothing at all better than the look on an Indian man or woman's face when they put their glasses on for the first time.  I bet their smile could have lit up the whole world.... just to be able to see clearly.  Something that I take for granted every day I wear my glasses.  We're so blessed, SweetPea.
         Nina called me when they got through customs... and I decided spur of the moment that we would make the hour and a half drive to the airport to surprise your grandparents.  I wanted to get Nina's face on video when she saw us, but the camera cut off just when she walked around the corner.  Her reaction was hilarious though... she just stopped in her tracks and gasped really loud with her hand at her face.  Her eyes were huge.  She was so excited to see you.  We ended up driving them home so Nina could take a shower and cuddle you.  We stopped at Granddaddy's and Uncle David's house to visit on the way.... everyone was so glad to see you.  I was so excited to see them.  Max, Owen and Morgan are getting so big!! So is Aunt Susan!!  She's 5 months pregnant now with your next cousin.  I can't wait to meet him.
         We have 2 pictures from your newborn photoshoot- you're so beautiful, my dear.  I figure I can post these since the photographer put them on her blog!  Here's a picture of you in your Halloween costume too- you're a sweetpea, of course.
         Lots and lots of love,        
                                                     ~ mommy 

                        
                   

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