Week 8

Dear Zayde,

This week I learned how to be itchy.  After surviving the tongue tie predicament and the epic battle with thrush, I thought I was out of the woods for a while.  Apparently I was wrong.  A few days ago, I woke up to find my delicate baby skin covered in tiny red bumps.  Mommy was very concerned and took me (again) to that place with the people who poke and prod me after I am forced to lay naked upon a scale.  The good news is that I've put on over four pounds since my stint in the maternity ward.  The bad news is that I most likely have eczema, which means I am daily doused with thick moisturizing cream and not allowed to wear my adorable outfits if they're anything but 100% cotton.  I know you said that knowledge is power, but now I understand that sometimes knowledge can be really uncomfortable.  For instance, I'd rather that I didn't know what it's like to have eczema.

This week I also learned how to dress for cold weather.  On a brisk and overcast morning, Mommy took me on a long walk around our neighborhood.  It was cold enough that she was wearing long pants and a sweatshirt, and I was wearing a pink onesie, pink footed sweatpants, a pink cardigan, a pink fleece sleep sack, and a hot pink fuzzy hat with superfluous but adorable flaps on top that look like little cat ears.  I learned that the cool air and all that warm clothing makes for the perfect napping scenario.  I hope this weather lasts.

Most importantly, this week I learned how to scream so loud and so long that Mommy begins to wonder if the neighbors will call the police.  I am now able to clench my fists, throw back my head, and yell with a piercing and/or howling sound so intense that my entire body shakes.  Sometimes I have a good reason to make such a tremendous noise, like when I'm wet or hungry or tired or hot or cold or bored, but other times I'm just doing it to hear the glorious sound of my own voice.  I am most proud of this new ability and hope to put it to good use as often as possible.  The next time I see you, I'll be sure to show you my new trick.

Your growing granddaughter,
Zelly