Happy 5 Months!

 Dear Naomi,

Another month has passed!  You are 5 months old today.   We grow prouder and prouder of you every single day.  What can I say about month 5?  For starters, you have literally blossomed.  You conversate regularly - about what I can only imagine to myself, but whatever the topic you choose, it is irresistable to anyone to not participate.  Sleep.  You sleep quite nicely when you want.  And although this is definitey a work in progress, Papa has no problem visiting you throughout the night as many times as you like, but it's much appreciated when you take it easy on me.  Mama, see's the rougher side of sleep time with the daytime naps.  Although you like your naps, we never know when you are going to hibernate for a couple hours, or just take a quick beauty rest of 30 minutes, and sometimes we can get you to sleep in 15 minutes, and other times an hour.  And although we take turns, Mama definitely hold the crown for the magic touch in month 5.  The routine has become quite familiar now for all of us.  I think we have a nice thing going.  You've picked up on all the patterns and seem to know everything that's up next - especially when it's time to eat :).  Your brows have started to come in and with the little bit of hair you have, we are starting to get a glimpse of a little bit of curliness when your hair is wet in the bath.  You've now started to reach for things and have no problem snatching up the toy that's in your sights.  You love to roll and even practice your crawl.  It will literally be no time before you are running all over the place.  

Nadia and I talk often about how fast the days pass and how quickly this adventure is unfolding.  We don't take any day for granted and we definitely milk every second of the day that we have with you.  We only can imagine all the wonderful days yet to come and all the smiles and laugther yet to recieve.  It's crazy to think that you will be 6 months old very, very soon.  Thank you baby.  Thank you for all that you have given us in this amazing 5 months.  Our lives are filled with so much sunshine because of you.

love,

Papa

Grandma Kat & Cousin Ashley come to town

Dear Naomi,

Last weekend we have the chance to host your Grandma Kat, and for you also to meet your cousin Ashley for the very first time.  You are quite literally a different baby from the last time Grandma has seen you.  This time around, you showed off how observant you are and you let your spirit shine for us all to see.  Grandma said she saw glimpses of your Papa in you.  That always a nice thing to hear.  I for one see myself and a whole lot of Mama too.  But really, what we all can see more than anything, is that you are quite literally forming into you.....Naomi :).

Ashley is your lively and spirited cousin who has just been dying to finally meet you.  She didn't hesitate to make your acquaintance and the two of you hit it off just like I knew you would.  Ashley is getting ready for a big new chapter in her life, as she prepares to leave for college literally in just a few days.  We are so happy that she had an opportunity to see you as you are now - a beautiful little baby.  We are very proud of Ashley and all that she's aspiring for and it so fascinating for me to see the two of you hitting such important milestones in each of your lives.  You inching towards your first baby steps with each roll and tumble you take, and Ashley just starting to hit her stride.  Always forward Naomi, always forward.

A special thanks definitely has to be made to Grandma for making this trip happen so that Ashley could come see you.  A parting gift before she's off to college.  We all got out, enjoyed the weather and had a nice time out on town.  Nothing better than sunshine and people you love to spend a day with.  Olive & Q also had their fun at the dog park and being spoiled by Kat and Ashley.

We thank Grandma Kat and Ashley for making the trip down here and for spending such a nice weekend with us.  And thank you Naomi for helping us be good hosts.

love,

Papa

Park Days

Dear Naomi,

The kids are playing, the birds are chirping, the leaves from the trees rustle in the wind, and the sun tickles us through the shade of the trees that watch over us.  All the while, you soak it all in with a smile.

love,

Papa

 

Grandpa Tolik & Grandma Alla come to town


Dear Naomi,

One of the hardest things that we all have to cope with right now is dealing with the distance between us.  Grandpa Tolik and Grandma Alla were so anxious to see you again that what was supposed to be a plane ride for Grandpa, ended up being a 6 hour car ride so that Grandma Alla can come along.  After all Naomi what's better than having one grandparent visit you?  Two grandparents :).  

The one thing that we can all collectively say is how much and how quickly you are growing and changing.  If that is so clear to me and your Mama who spend everyday with you, imagine how that feeling is for our family that sees you with extended time in between?  They were absolutely in heaven with you Naomi.  Grandpa soaked in every moment (almost hogging you to himself), but Grandma made sure to not let him have all the fun.  We all enjoyed taking turns dancing with you and listening to you sing along to your favorite songs.    

Tolik finally had his wish come true with the chance to bottle feed you.  We also enjoyed the beautiful weather and some a great walk on Ocean Ave.  It was a great visit as always and we can't wait for the next one.

love,

Papa

 

 

 

Can't wait to see this with you Naomi!

Dear Naomi,
We will have many fun movies to watch together, but non more fun than the ones that Papa worked on.  And always remember, you and this little family of ours are always my biggest motivation to work as hard as I can and make you all proud.
love,
Papa