Dear Naomi,
It's been fun trying to keep you busy and stimulated, and part of our efforts has led us to find this fun little green chair that helps you sit upright and look at things in a whole new perspective. And just a little disclaimer to all the folks who may be asking, "Is Naomi sitting on the kitchen counter with that thing?". The answer is yes, but just for the pics and we were right there making sure she was okay :).
love,
Papa
Dear Naomi,
The air is usually saturated with the lush sound of the children playing, the trees whispering and the breeze rushing by. The energy is young, as if discovering it's youth for the first time. Children are lost in their imaginations as they dance through the playground structures. You always pay close attention. And we always pay close attention to you. Your energy is the youngest of all. Waiting patiently. Waiting to spread your wings and get lost in your imagination. Watching you take these first flights as you spread your imaginary wings only brings a warm smile to my face as I reminisce of days long past. Days of my childhood. And although you have just begun, you soar through the air like a natural, gracing us with your smile as it shines through the trees and the sun smiling right back at you. Take flight baby Naomi. I can't wait for you to show us all the places your imagination takes you.
love,
Papa
Dear Naomi,
A Papa's job is many things, and being silly just for you is one of them :)
love,
Papa
When I find myself looking back at moments I've captured with my camera, I get lost in just how beautiful these memories are. It's a strange range of emotions that rush through me watching these - everything from complete happiness to bits of sadness I can't explain. Maybe the sadness resonates because I don't want these memories to fade. I don't want these days and moments to leave me. I know the days ahead will be filled with wondrous chapters, but I find myself never wanting to see this little piece of heaven change. I just have to remind myself that this kind of change is beautiful. We get to witness life from the beginning all over again. We get to watch our little Naomi experience life. Now tell me, how is that not heaven?
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
We make the time count. The long days of work really don't matter, because when we are both home together with you we make sure to spend each minute showing you how much we love you and marveling at you just being you. We are a family. Some days I only get those last bits of sunshine with you, others I get to enjoy you from the moment you wake up, to the moment you go to sleep. But I always make sure to be the first thing you see in the morning and one of the last things you see at night.
