My heart Skipped a Beat - Or two!

Last weekend you took my breath away. I had no idea how much it would mean for me to see you in temple, being held by Rabbi Skoff. I had no clue. Perhaps it was because the man who bat mitzvahed me and married Daddy and me held you up to the congregation - including family from near and far, as he blessed you. Perhaps it was because the next time you have the religous spotlight on you, it will be when you're consecrated or bat mitzvahed.

You continue to take my breath away. I love you more than you know and am more proud of you today than I was yesterday. I'm not kidding - I love you, i love you, i love you!

We all love you. Grandma Sherry, Grandpa Bruce, Grandma Sandy, Grandpa Bruce, Uncle Michael, Aunt Meredith, Max!!, Uncle Joel, Aunt Fran, Donna, Aunt Arlene, Uncle David, Marissa, Great Grandma Harriet!!, Uncle Hal, Aunt Margie

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Are you really almost SIX MONTHS OLD????????

Where has the time gone?

I'm so sorry that I have failed to write lately, Luce. We've been SO busy! We have been to the park, to Wrigley for Joey's birthday, at Daddy's baseball game with Adam, playing with Abby and Ryan, going to music class w/ Anna, etc etc etc.

And you have been really busy changing, too. YOU ARE EATING RICE CEREAL!, you spend all your time moving around or sucking your toes, you seem to be teething, you're still loving Joanna and best of all - it is clear that you love Dad, Adam and me. And that makes me so happy.

You are so happy.

And so pretty.

And perhaps too smart! You know how to get my phone in your mouth better than I know how to keep it away. You move around like crazy in your sleep - remind me to look into bumpers, i believe they are okay after a certain amount of time...I hate waking up to your limbs out of the crib!

I just dove in to catch you up really quickly. more on life tomorrow.

Kisses from Mommy,
Mom

Dear Lucy –

There is something truly peaceful about the airport – if you arrive on time, that is. I’m here now. It is not even 6:30 AM on Sunday and all I hear is white noise (this time tomorrow the business women will be blanketing the scene).

This is the first time I’ve left town without you. You told me to go. I listened.

I’m off to Cleveland for both work and fun. I’m going to celebrate Katie’s wedding by showering her w/ the rest of her female peeps! I’m so excited for her and Corey. I really think she’s found her match. I will stay for three meetings tomorrow while I’m there – it’s all about being efficient if I must be away from you.

 I have always been fascinated by airports. Any place or thing that can inspire such opposite reactions/feelings is intriguing. At an airport, you can find two people reuniting with such joy, celebrating the weekend or time they will share ahead. You can also find two loved ones separating, hugging and crying because they have to part. My favorite group to watch is a couple on their way to vacation.

You can tell that they’ve checked out and are ready to turn off the world they are leaving behind. I can always tell what they are up to by what they are wearing. Right now I am watching a family in flip flops across from me now. Clearly it is Spring break and they will return with a tan this weekend. So predictable. C’mon, give me a challenge.

 I hope you see the world one day. But for now, let’s plan some domestic trips so you can see our family. First stop will be NY in August. You’ll meet the East coast family at Jenette’s wedding weekend. Until then, get excited for Passover next week.

 I’m leaving on a jetplane, oh babe I hate to say goodbye.

See you tomorrow night. I love you! Please kiss Daddy for me. Adam, too.

Mommy

on being sick for the first time

Dear Luce –

I’m so sorry that you’ve been sick this week! It stinks to have stomach bugs and especially when you’re experiencing your first cold. I just wanted to write you to tell you how sweet you’ve been despite feeling under the weather.

You are the sweetest baby ever. Even the nurses at Doctor Donohoe’s office say so. You make being a mom – or a doctor/nurse – easy jobs to do. When you cry, it’s only because you need something. You’re truly a dream.


Today marks seven days of being sick. I think you’re definitely getting better, which is in line with what DD says should be.


Love you,
Mommy

Lucy -

I cannot believe it has been 4 FREAKING MONTHS! You are more beautiful than I could have ever dreamed of. You are expanding your world everyday by seeing new things, going new places and interacting with your surroundings more and more. Here are a couple highlights from this month:

1. You grab everything. When you get a grip good enough, you put whatever it is in your mouth.
2. Joanna thinks you may be starting the teething phase. Time will tell!
3. You NEVER go in the swing. Dad says there is a way to turn the seat upright, so this may change.
4. You spend everyday w/ joanna and Adam. You walk almost every day around noon, take your last nap around 2:30 and awake in time for a bottle and a couple hours of playtime with your parents.
5. You LOVE Will I Am's "What I am" song from Sesame Street. I know you shouldn't be looking at screens, but when you're sad, I give into the urge to make you happy with youtube's version.
 6. You have your first cold today - 3/28/12.
7. YOU ROLLED OVER for the first time last Friday. You did it three times for Joanna and me. You did it again on Sunday night.
8. Your mat is your happy place.
9. You went out for dinner for the first time ever. You went to Callo with Joel, Sherry, Mom, Dad and Grandpa Bruce. You were an angel.
10. You took a walk to Wrigley Field with Grandpa Bruce. He took a pic of you and Ernie Bank's statue.
11. You are growing out of your 3 month clothes.
12. You continue to sleep through the night - not one night has been otherwise.
13. You had a playdate with a new friend, Abby. Joanna loves Abby. She's 2 years old.
14. We went on our first family trip. The Goodmans invited us to Twin Lakes, WI. You slept in the pack and play and were perfect! Joey was a good host.
15. You held hands with a boy for the first time. You guessed it...Joey Goodman!!
16. You are getting closer and closer to holding your own bottle.
17. You love watching Adam run around the house.

I love you. So much. More and more every minute of every hour of every day.

Mommy

Tonight I'm Sad

Dear Lucy -

I planned poorly this week. Three nights I will be out! Terrible. Ugh, can't believe I didn't plan better! Last night I took clients out for dinner and tonight I worked out with clients. Honest to god, it was fun both nights, but nothing will ever compare to the time I'm with you.

We did a boot camp tonight. Each sit up I spelled out another letter in your name - L-U-C-Y-H-A-N-N-A-H. My co-worker Angela said, "do it for Luce," and suddenly I had a ton of energy. I'd do anything for you, you know that, right?

This weekend it is the four of us and the Goodmans in WI. Leave your cell at home - it's family time!!

I love you more than sleeping in, butterspray, talking on the phone and no chip manicures. And yes - I will watch you in the monitor until I fall asleep. Hopefully you'll wake up at the crack of dawn for our daily 6 AM playtime.

Mommy

Marry Someone Who Will Paint Your Toes

Dear Lucy -

When you're old enough, make sure the person you marry will paint your toes. With everything going on right now, little time is left for pedicures. Spring suddenly sprung this year, so I haven't yet had the chance to get one...I'm sure I'll do it this week. Tonight when I asked your father if he would paint my toes, he said, "sure," without even thinking twice. Is he the sweetest, or what!?!

I can't wait until we can paint yours!

Thanks for an amazing weekend, Luce! Love you!
Mommy