Abraham,
It was a week ago now that your Mom started the long process of churning you out into this world. I only commemorate that anniversary because it has been the most strange and amazing week. The greatest day of my life, the Saturday of your arrival, was followed quickly by perhaps the worst day ever, in which I despaired for being able to comfort you, support you, be the man and father I feel I ought to be. Despite the many hours I spent with my hand resting on your belly home and the many long talks we had across that time and space, I still wasn't ready for the full force of fatherhood. You came out swinging. That's my boy.
I think you are a sea creature. You have the ocean's restlessness, a need for movement that you inherited from your Mom and me. Waves comfort you when you cry. We swing and rock and bounce you like a boat. You like rolling waves and stormy seas. You like big water, like your Dad and your Dad's Dad.
Everyday we get better acquainted. We understand your language better and how you like to spend your time: eating, sleeping and surfing in air. We have discovered that you like Volvo's too and are redeemable for free Thai food. Tonight we toasted you with mussaman curry and pad eggplant, a gift from the sweet nameless lady at our favorite Thai place. She attributes your full head of shiny hair to her cooking. She is just another beautiful star in your constellation.
G'night little man,
Pa-
Hi Abraham–Our sweet and handsome boy:
Was going to send you a happy first week birthday earlier, but we went to a new restaurant in down town Westerly. Very good food but wait was long–Not like aunt Wendy!!
You look like you have filled out so much in one week–unreal. You are a handsome guy!!
Love you all and be a good boy.
Hugs and kisses—Grandma and Grampa “C”
Hi Abe, Having you be a sea creature suits me just fine, as you will learn in due time. I heard you cry the other day. The sound of your voice was wonderful and made you so much more real to me! Each passing day brings us juist a little closer to our first meeting! I am so looking forward to it! love grand pa
Happy one week old, Abraham-it reminds me of your father as an infant, sucking his little thumb. He had all that hair, too but no Thai food was involved!
Love, Grandma