Today you are one month old. That's right, 31 days ago you joined our family. I can hardly believe that it's been such a long time and I can hardly believe that it's been such a short time. We're still getting to know each other, but here's some of the things I've learned about you this month.
1. You tend to be a very serious, calm baby when you're awake. You like to study the world around you, and you tend to have a slightly furrowed brow as if you're trying to figure out just what is going on.
hmmm...
I've always loved what I call "serious" babies, and I can't wait to see if you become one. In recent days, though, you've opened up a bit more and look around with a more open face. If you become a happy-go-lucky baby, Mommy will be fine with that, too!
the happy side of Raley
2. Of course, you still make some funny faces, and Mommy loves to capture them on her camera. We call this one Mr. Yuk:
If you see this symbol, it's poison!
3. You're growing up surrounded by yarn. You will either accept this and become a knitter (crocheter would also work) or you will rebel and reject all things fiber. Or both, depending on what age you are. However, I am doing my best to start you out right. One of your very first outings was to a yarn store:
Pretty yarn!
Then you went to the yarn party (where mommy forgot her camera), and just this week we went to hear the Yarn Harlot in Annapolis. Of course, this is what you did for her entire talk:
zzzzzz
but maybe you picked some things up by osmosis. At least you didn't cry! And when she put the knitting needles in your hand, you grabbed on tight, even in your sleep. You even got your picture put up on her blog!
And of course, your next big outing will be to Maryland Sheep and Wool, which is less than a month away. There's even a countdown blog to help you get excited from the folks at the Cloverhill Yarn booth, which will have lots of cool indie dyers and yarnies. Yay!
4. You rock the zip-front hoodie.
Babyz in the hoodz!
5. Your family loves you. Your grandma was here for your first four weeks, and your grandpa got to come visit for a little while, too. They spent a lot of time cuddling and snuggling with you, and had a really hard time leaving (and mommy had a hard time letting them go!).
one side of the family
Just today, your other grandmother arrived to spoil you for the next couple of weeks.
Hello to you!
And sometime next month your aunt and grandfather will get to visit. You hardly know what it's like to only have two parents to hold you. Can you feel how loved you are?
There's many more, but I'll save them for later. Don't grow up too fast, OK?
Love,
Your Mommy
Awwww, she's so cute! I love the furrowed brow :) And she looks just as happy as can be in the yarn store...I think you've got a knitter there!
Posted by: Jenni on April 10, 2008 06:08 PMShe's so beautiful! You guys are great! I cannot believe it's been a month. Seriously - it's scary how fast it's going.
Posted by: Cara on April 10, 2008 07:01 PMYAY! You're coming to Sheep & Wool!!! I just bought my plane ticket this week on a whim, so I'm coming, too. I'm debating about bringing my little monster, but we'll just see how the plans develop. I, too, love the furrowed brow! And, don't worry if she rebels against fiber when she's young, I did and look how I turned out. ;)
Posted by: sarah b. on April 10, 2008 09:05 PMDear Sarah and family...you have the cutest baby EVER, and I dont even know you, so I cant be biased!
Thanks for linking to our blog. You did make it in time for the contest.
See you at the festival!
Posted by: Sarah on April 10, 2008 09:22 PMYour entry made me cry. It was very sweet and so is Raley.
Posted by: Jamie on April 11, 2008 08:54 AMFirst things first: Raley is GORGEOUS and of course she's surrounded by yarny goodness. She sounds like she's a lot of fun.
Ok, let's talk about MDSW - I've been debating whether I'd try to bring the Critter, but if we have a Mama contingent, it might be feasible, yes? And Sarah B's coming too - yay!
Posted by: natalie on April 11, 2008 08:56 AMShe is such a sweety! I'm glad I got to see you briefly at the Harlot!
Can't wait to see you at Sheep and Wool!!
Posted by: Jody on April 11, 2008 08:58 AMDitto on Jamie's crying! I am sure that she doesn't know how loved she is (for she has nothing but constant love to compare it to)... but I agree that she is!
Posted by: Jenna on April 11, 2008 09:36 AMYou are such an adventurous mommy taking that baby on outings! I think I was afraid to leave the house for a few months! I may be at MDS&W - maybe I'll see you there?
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Posted by: ppmzyrhr on May 6, 2008 07:27 PMWhat a cutie! Go figure, growing up surrounded by yarn! Would it be any other way?
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