Adessa's dazzling smile.
Obi-wan-Adessa
Santa Cruz Beach
17 years ago
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Sneaky Teeth
Err, uh, help?
Sand! (She loves those park tubey things.)
Just playing. (On those hot days, this was her nighttime apparel, and it was soooo cute!)
And from the back...
So there I am, going about my business, thinking I'm a great mom. I'm making Adessa belly laugh (it's easy!), feeding her nutritious meals (do hot-dogs count?), reading smart-making-baby-books to her, and then... right under my nose... she sprouted a new tooth. And it's pretty well established, I think it might have been around for a few days before I noticied it. She now has FIVE teeth, and a few more on the way, bulging out of her little gums. These teeth will be very welcomed and well observed on their way out into the mouth of Miss Adessa Faye!
Her latest cuteness, besides upper teeth which make her look very grown up, was witnessed by Calvin the other night. She was looking at one of her favorite books, "Hush Litte Baby, Don't You Cry",(Thank's for the book, Matessa's!) an illustrated account of the song by the same name. In our version, the crying baby is prominently featured on every page. We read this book all the time, she gets especially excited about the mockingbird and dog named Rover. As Adessa looked through it by herself, she popped out her pacifier and tried to put it into the crying baby's open mouth. Very sweet! It's sharing, right?
I have to take a moment to write about the fires. "The Summit Fire" as it's officially called. I can see haze to the northeast, but what's been keeping them fresh on my mind all day is the countless (almost constant) airplanes and helicopters flying overhead. You also hear lots of sirens, but not as often. And then there's the wind. Calvin's regular duties were suspended today so he could go and help with road closures. He's not in any danger, just dealing with frustrated people and may be doing similar work for the next few days. Wow. Lord, have mercy!
Sand! (She loves those park tubey things.)
Just playing. (On those hot days, this was her nighttime apparel, and it was soooo cute!)
And from the back...
So there I am, going about my business, thinking I'm a great mom. I'm making Adessa belly laugh (it's easy!), feeding her nutritious meals (do hot-dogs count?), reading smart-making-baby-books to her, and then... right under my nose... she sprouted a new tooth. And it's pretty well established, I think it might have been around for a few days before I noticied it. She now has FIVE teeth, and a few more on the way, bulging out of her little gums. These teeth will be very welcomed and well observed on their way out into the mouth of Miss Adessa Faye!
Her latest cuteness, besides upper teeth which make her look very grown up, was witnessed by Calvin the other night. She was looking at one of her favorite books, "Hush Litte Baby, Don't You Cry",(Thank's for the book, Matessa's!) an illustrated account of the song by the same name. In our version, the crying baby is prominently featured on every page. We read this book all the time, she gets especially excited about the mockingbird and dog named Rover. As Adessa looked through it by herself, she popped out her pacifier and tried to put it into the crying baby's open mouth. Very sweet! It's sharing, right?
I have to take a moment to write about the fires. "The Summit Fire" as it's officially called. I can see haze to the northeast, but what's been keeping them fresh on my mind all day is the countless (almost constant) airplanes and helicopters flying overhead. You also hear lots of sirens, but not as often. And then there's the wind. Calvin's regular duties were suspended today so he could go and help with road closures. He's not in any danger, just dealing with frustrated people and may be doing similar work for the next few days. Wow. Lord, have mercy!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Mother's Day, and More
It's a first for me this time, not Adessa- Mother's Day. It was great! I was terrified I'd overdo it with my expectations and be disappointed, which has plagued me with "occasions" in the past, but I had a lovely day, all day. Calvin did a great job of celebrating me, and Adessa did a great job of being cute and endearing. I am so thankful for her, and for Calvin, too! It was nice to have a special day set aside to think about how thankful I am.
Adessa is talking. Well, she definitely repeats words. A few words. Is it too soon? Am I deluded? I think she says: Mama, Dada, Roof-Roof, Li-Jah (Elijah), Doggie/Dog, and "Bad Breath, Mom." Just kidding about the last one, though it may be one of her early thoughts.
Right now I am getting increasingly excited about having summer time with Adessa. Our mom's group has several fun field trips planned, (some involving baby animals!) Between baby animals, swimming, and vacations, it's going to be great. Not working is going to be dandy, as well. Part-time working was as close to perfect as we could manage financially, and it has had its other side benefits. Watching her light up and flap around with excitement when she sees any of her four, care-taking grandparents just warms my cockles. But she cries when I leave her each morning before work. Its just for a minute until she's distracted and busy, but I will be glad not to have to leave her for the few months of summer.
Reading a book together first thing in the morning, on Mother's Day.
My mom and dad. I'm thankful for my parents, too. Having a kid changes the way you look at all your relationships!
Posing with Elijah, hanging out in the cool den of my parents' living room. It's possibly the coolest place in the San Lorenzo Valley, definitely cooler than our house during this heat wave we're enjoying.
Adessa is talking. Well, she definitely repeats words. A few words. Is it too soon? Am I deluded? I think she says: Mama, Dada, Roof-Roof, Li-Jah (Elijah), Doggie/Dog, and "Bad Breath, Mom." Just kidding about the last one, though it may be one of her early thoughts.
Right now I am getting increasingly excited about having summer time with Adessa. Our mom's group has several fun field trips planned, (some involving baby animals!) Between baby animals, swimming, and vacations, it's going to be great. Not working is going to be dandy, as well. Part-time working was as close to perfect as we could manage financially, and it has had its other side benefits. Watching her light up and flap around with excitement when she sees any of her four, care-taking grandparents just warms my cockles. But she cries when I leave her each morning before work. Its just for a minute until she's distracted and busy, but I will be glad not to have to leave her for the few months of summer.
Reading a book together first thing in the morning, on Mother's Day.
My mom and dad. I'm thankful for my parents, too. Having a kid changes the way you look at all your relationships!
Posing with Elijah, hanging out in the cool den of my parents' living room. It's possibly the coolest place in the San Lorenzo Valley, definitely cooler than our house during this heat wave we're enjoying.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Nevada!
Sitting with Grandpa Lewis on the way, at lovely Lake Tahoe.
With Aunt Florence and Grandma and Grandpa Lewis. Are those trees?
I'm hot, I'm thirsty, I'm standing!
It wasn't Adessa's first trip to Nevada, or even her second, but it was her longest and most authentic. What a state! We went for Calvin's uncle's funeral, which was a joyous affair, remarkably. The best part of it all was meeting Calvin's Aunt Florence for the first time and feeling like she appreciated the family support.
I was uber-fascinated with the difference a fleeting seven hour drive makes to the landscape and culture. My geography/anthropology roots kicked in and Yarington, Nevada, impressed. It's an old copper town, depressed since the huge, looming copper mine closed. Since copper is so valuable now, there is talk of starting it up again. There was a lot of wind, few trees, the main crop is hay, and there were very few young people. (Of if they were young, they were certainly weathered!) Due to the lack of trees and money, most of the houses were mobile or modular homes. I thought they could have built houses so much cooler with something like this:
especially since they had few trees but plenty of dirt! So interesting.
Adessa did incredibly well, considering all the driving we did. The days after we got back have been really hard with her, though, which may be the aftermath of such a trip. It also may be her two front teeth, which have been coming in. I have no idea why she's been such a wreck yesterday and today, truthfully. I make up scenarios and stories to tell myself about why she ever does what she does. Until she can tell me otherwise, that's all I have to go on.
She is starting to stand up on her own, and did so in the middle of the desert at a pit stop. Standing and walking around assisted are the newest developments, besides one more: she's starting to show a little fire, a flash here and there, of big, bad, ugly...will. Already? I guess we knew this day would come. I guess we have thought about it. Now that it's here, though, I'm definitely not ready for it. She gets frustrated if she forgot the fact that she can't stand up and topples over. She shrieks if you take something away, or don't give her what she wants. Already! She is luckily easily distractable, most of the time, but man...already?
With Aunt Florence and Grandma and Grandpa Lewis. Are those trees?
I'm hot, I'm thirsty, I'm standing!
It wasn't Adessa's first trip to Nevada, or even her second, but it was her longest and most authentic. What a state! We went for Calvin's uncle's funeral, which was a joyous affair, remarkably. The best part of it all was meeting Calvin's Aunt Florence for the first time and feeling like she appreciated the family support.
I was uber-fascinated with the difference a fleeting seven hour drive makes to the landscape and culture. My geography/anthropology roots kicked in and Yarington, Nevada, impressed. It's an old copper town, depressed since the huge, looming copper mine closed. Since copper is so valuable now, there is talk of starting it up again. There was a lot of wind, few trees, the main crop is hay, and there were very few young people. (Of if they were young, they were certainly weathered!) Due to the lack of trees and money, most of the houses were mobile or modular homes. I thought they could have built houses so much cooler with something like this:
especially since they had few trees but plenty of dirt! So interesting.
Adessa did incredibly well, considering all the driving we did. The days after we got back have been really hard with her, though, which may be the aftermath of such a trip. It also may be her two front teeth, which have been coming in. I have no idea why she's been such a wreck yesterday and today, truthfully. I make up scenarios and stories to tell myself about why she ever does what she does. Until she can tell me otherwise, that's all I have to go on.
She is starting to stand up on her own, and did so in the middle of the desert at a pit stop. Standing and walking around assisted are the newest developments, besides one more: she's starting to show a little fire, a flash here and there, of big, bad, ugly...will. Already? I guess we knew this day would come. I guess we have thought about it. Now that it's here, though, I'm definitely not ready for it. She gets frustrated if she forgot the fact that she can't stand up and topples over. She shrieks if you take something away, or don't give her what she wants. Already! She is luckily easily distractable, most of the time, but man...already?
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