June 2012

Dear Sage at 2 months

by elizabeth

Dear Sage at 2 months,

Wow, life just keeps getting better and better. You are smiling with conviction now as you are noticing and loving more about this world in which you live. You are babbling constantly, sometimes in response to what we say to you and sometimes just as you travel through the world and exercise your vocal chords.

We are continuing to introduce you to our favorite pastimes and this month it was surfing at San O. You have been to the beach a few times this month and have done wonderfully! Your Daddy and I wonder if the real ocean sounds, as opposed to the recreated sounds in your sleepy sheep, relax you. You have yet to be sad at the beach, which thrills us. Daddy and I take turns getting in the water, unless your Nana is there to hold you, then we get in together… while your Grandpa catches every second on his video camera.

To continue with our family love of the water, you had your first dip in the swimming pool at your Uncle Danny and Aunt Katie’s house. This was the first time you were in cool water and you weren’t fond of it. The second time you got in you had some fun on the pool raft in the afternoon sun. I imagine that as you get older, you will beg us for trips to their house to play. We need to make better friends with their owl though, because apparently he pecked you in the knee and you didn’t like it. Just wait until you get a little older, I think you’ll peck him right back.

You still love your carrier. Being close to us combined with the rocking and bouncing calms you. We went on a very hot hike with your Auntie G, Sabine, and Ellie and you stayed happy and sleepy almost the entire time. Your Auntie G has been a huge help and you like being at her house, going off-roading in the back yard, rocking in their chairs, and getting your diaper changed on their coffee table.

So far you are a great traveler. You are learning to use your car seat for long naps and as long as the car doesn’t stop while you are trying to fall asleep everyone stays happy. We love our early morning snuggles with you, showers with you, baths with you, walking with you, singing to you, kissing you, talking to you… everything with you. Thank you for adding an incredible joy to our lives. It is worth every second of lost sleep. We love you so much.

Daddy did a triathlon and you hung out and cheered him on!

This is your friend Noah. He is 5 weeks older than you and because his Mommy and I like hanging out, I think you two will become good friends. Hopefully you will be more entertaining as you get less sleepy!

I hold you like this and kiss you at least a hundred times a day. You tolerate it.

Your smiles brighten our day.

Our favorite place to snuggle as a family is definitely the bed!

Daddy taking you for your first dip in the pool

Your Daddy put together this fancy thrown so you can take a shower with me.

The second time you got in the pool and hopefully not your first sun tan!

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Dear Sage at 1 month

by elizabeth

Dear Sage,

You have been with us just a few short weeks but have enhanced our life in the most beautiful way. The first few days were spent holding and gazing at you. Touching your feet, your tiny hands, your beautiful face, as if we were checking to see if you were real. As the days passed we ventured outside, on walks, on car rides, trips to the pediatrician, midwife, grocery store, etc. While you are still so new to this world there are a few glimmers of your personality that you have shared with us. You have a very peaceful look behind your gorgeous almond eyes as you process all the new sights and sounds surrounding you. You love the water. Your Daddy and I adore getting in the big tub resting you on our legs and floating you about in the deep water. The minute we lower your body into the warm bath you become so serene and thoughtful. However, the minute we lift your body from the bath and place you in a towel, you tense up and let out a heartbreaking cry. You like the shower and don’t mind the water splashing your face and body. If it were up to you I think you would grow gills and stay there. Fine with us. We hope it means you will love the water as much as we do. You are a good sleeper. At night you are very sweet, hardly needing to be burped before falling back into a deep slumber. You sleep right between us on a pillow so we are lulled to sleep by your sweet coos and gentle breathing, sometimes you snore and that makes us laugh. The daytime is a little trickier as that seems to be the time you have more gas and need a little extra care when falling asleep. You mostly like riding in the car but if you are trying to fall asleep in your car seat and we come to a stoplight, you whimper. If the stoplight stays red too long, you start to cry. The car has magical powers but only if it’s moving. Your Daddy has magical powers too. He is very good at calming you when you are upset. I think you sense how calm he is and it helps you to let go of your frustration and soften onto his shoulder. You love the outdoors. When you are struggling during the day, we take you outside. The breeze on your face, the sounds of the neighborhood, and the sunshine usually settle you right down. Your Daddy likes to show you the plants and flowers on the street and you gaze at them as if you already appreciate their beauty. I like putting you in your carrier and taking you on walks so you can say goodnight to the Ocean. It’s a nice way to settle down after a busy day and it puts you right to sleep. I love the scrunched up face you make when you begin to eat, and the way your cheeks bob up and down while you settle into a meal. Sage we are entranced and overwhelmed by our love for you. Thank you for this first month. We love you.