Week 1

Dear Zayde,

Everything is new.

This week I learned that the world is not, as previously believed, dark, wet, and the size of a watermelon.  Instead, the world seems to be infinite in size, full of strange sounds and smells, and populated by giant warm beings who keep me clean and fed.  At first, I thought we lived in a hospital, where I was often poked and prodded by nurses, but after a few days, we left that sterile environment and rode in some sort of luxury German transportation to a place called home.  All in all, I'm much happier with the current situation.

I learned that I have a "Mommy" and a "Daddy" who enjoy kissing me from head to toe.  I also have "grandparents" and other family members who tell me I'm adorable and good natured.  I learned that Mommy has this amazing stuff in her that tastes great and makes my stomach full.  If I cry a certain way, she feeds me this magical substance, and I often snooze in the process because it's just so darn relaxing.  If I cry a different way, Mommy hands me to Daddy, who is particularly warm.  When he walks me around our house and explains securities law and his fantasy football line up to me, I listen as long as I can before it's just too boring and I pass out in his arms.

Today, on my one-week birthday, I learned what a pediatrician is.  He is a probing gentleman who insisted on stripping me down to my diaper, shining a light in my eyes, and poking my heel to see if I am jaundiced, whatever that is.  (Apparently I am not.)  He said I'm "perfect," and seeing as he is a medical professional, I shall trust his diagnosis.  I learned that I am good at putting on weight; I am almost back to my birth weight of 6 lbs 14 oz.  As I said, Mommy makes the best food.  The doctor confirmed what Mommy learned about me in the hospital; I'm tongue tied.  Don't worry, though.  Mommy is bringing me to someone next week who will fix the problem.  Afterward, I'll finally be able to stick my tongue out at the paparazzi when they get too close.

I predict that every day will bring new adventures and opportunities to learn, and I'm glad I decided to make my grand entrance last Friday.  I am excited to see what next week has in store for me.  For now, I think it's time to take my fifth nap of the day.

Your 6th,
Zelda