Dear Sonia
Dear Sonia,
we are still waiting to go to Perm to meet you. We are getting more and more excited as we plan to travel in May. That's really not that far off. But it is hard waiting, and knowing you are all alone there. Well, you're not all alone. There are lots of other children, and of course the women who take care of you, whom we hear are very loving and sensitive. We are eager to come to meet you - we've almost finished your room Last weekend, your dad's birthday weekend ( he was 50 - I know that sounds old, but he is very young at heart), he decorated your room with these very adorable animal stickers. It helps to make the room look very childlike and sweet. I think you'll like it. I wonder what your favorite color will be. We are also trying to decide upon a fabric for your curtains. It is all very fun and helps pass the time as we wait to meet you. Also, the rocking chair that we ordered arrived last friday. It is very comfy and I imagine spending a lot of time with you in it. So we are enjoying decorating your room.
We are trying to prepare in other ways as well. I've been reading this very big book called "Touchpoints" written by Brazelton. He's an expert on childcare - He's very sensitive and seems to know every stage a child goes through as they navigate the world. It is good to read the book, and learn what is to be expected, and how to handle some of the changes that will occur.
The woman next door has a new baby girl, Lily. And when I see them together, I long to have you hear with me. I'm looking forward to all the things we will do together,including strolling in the park, going to the playground, and joining a playgroup or a Music class so that we can learn songs and sing together. I'm also looking forward to bathing you, dressing you, teaching you new things, watching you grow and interact with other children.
Your birthday is August 12, so, like me ( and your aunt Louise ), you will have an summer birthday. This can be a bit of a problem when planning a birthday party. But we can always have your birthday party in June or september. But August is a great month to celebrate one's birthday. There is no school and you can go to the beach, fly kites, and do all sorts of fun summer things.
It was Alice's birthday this weekend ( Alice is your cousin, remember? ). She is 8 years old now, and very excited to be so old. She had her birthday party at a local bowling alley. It was lots of fun until Alice started to feel slighted by her friends and that she wasn't getting enough attention. Your aunt louise says that one of the truisms of life is that no child enjoys her own party - and i must say this maybe true. but, we're getting ahead of ourselves. I'm looking forward to having a birthday bash for you on August 12, that is if you are here with us by then which I'm hoping. We love you and think about you all the time.
Your loving Mom and Dad
we are still waiting to go to Perm to meet you. We are getting more and more excited as we plan to travel in May. That's really not that far off. But it is hard waiting, and knowing you are all alone there. Well, you're not all alone. There are lots of other children, and of course the women who take care of you, whom we hear are very loving and sensitive. We are eager to come to meet you - we've almost finished your room Last weekend, your dad's birthday weekend ( he was 50 - I know that sounds old, but he is very young at heart), he decorated your room with these very adorable animal stickers. It helps to make the room look very childlike and sweet. I think you'll like it. I wonder what your favorite color will be. We are also trying to decide upon a fabric for your curtains. It is all very fun and helps pass the time as we wait to meet you. Also, the rocking chair that we ordered arrived last friday. It is very comfy and I imagine spending a lot of time with you in it. So we are enjoying decorating your room.
We are trying to prepare in other ways as well. I've been reading this very big book called "Touchpoints" written by Brazelton. He's an expert on childcare - He's very sensitive and seems to know every stage a child goes through as they navigate the world. It is good to read the book, and learn what is to be expected, and how to handle some of the changes that will occur.
The woman next door has a new baby girl, Lily. And when I see them together, I long to have you hear with me. I'm looking forward to all the things we will do together,including strolling in the park, going to the playground, and joining a playgroup or a Music class so that we can learn songs and sing together. I'm also looking forward to bathing you, dressing you, teaching you new things, watching you grow and interact with other children.
Your birthday is August 12, so, like me ( and your aunt Louise ), you will have an summer birthday. This can be a bit of a problem when planning a birthday party. But we can always have your birthday party in June or september. But August is a great month to celebrate one's birthday. There is no school and you can go to the beach, fly kites, and do all sorts of fun summer things.
It was Alice's birthday this weekend ( Alice is your cousin, remember? ). She is 8 years old now, and very excited to be so old. She had her birthday party at a local bowling alley. It was lots of fun until Alice started to feel slighted by her friends and that she wasn't getting enough attention. Your aunt louise says that one of the truisms of life is that no child enjoys her own party - and i must say this maybe true. but, we're getting ahead of ourselves. I'm looking forward to having a birthday bash for you on August 12, that is if you are here with us by then which I'm hoping. We love you and think about you all the time.
Your loving Mom and Dad
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