Week 6

Dear Zayde,

As you've already observed, this week I learned that I like highways, boats, and parties.

Highways are long, wide roads filled with lots of cars that are probably also bringing babies to their grandparents.  Daddy drove really fast on the highway, which allowed for a thrilling ride for those of us in the back seat.  The world flew by from my vantage; it was a green and blue blur of excitement.

Boats are floating houses full of loud cousins and grown-ups who want to pass me around and tell me I'm beautiful.  What could be better?  I enjoyed a meal in something called a pilot house, which must be where the pilot lives.  We had a wonderful view of the bay and other boats.  Mommy said that these boats can travel from one port to another and that I rode on a boat before I was born.  I look forward to experiencing that particular thrill here on the outside so I can actually see what's happening.

Parties are boisterous gatherings of family and friends.  People eat food (not milk!) and drink beverages that seem to make them even louder and happier than usual.  Best of all, parties offer me the opportunity to be the center of attention for an entire room full of people and not just my parents.  The whole ordeal makes me sleepy, but it's a joyous slumber.  I slept so well and so long that when I woke up, it was a new year.  Mommy says it's 2013 now, which doesn't mean much to someone who's only 6 weeks old.

Daddy pointed out that the last two weeks have been particularly special because I was held by all of my grandparents - you, Bubbi, Grandma, Savtah, and Saba.  I can say with all certainty that I thoroughly enjoyed being in the arms of each of you, but I must admit a preference for Bubbi, Grandma, and Savtah, all of whom have wonderfully ample bosoms.

I'm going through a "growth spurt" this week, so I need to get back to eating and sleeping.  I've gained almost three pounds since the day I was born, but I have big plans for even more growing in the coming months.  It's hard work, but someone has to do it.

Your favorite baby,
Zelda