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March 31, 2008
Baby's First UPS
Perhaps the most resounding affirmation of her young existence to date, Alden received a FedEx package addressed to her today.
It contained a beautiful book from a generous friend.
Robbi and I enjoyed the book a great deal, but Alden responded with utter indifference. She seemed to be preoccupied with the other UPS package addressed to her. The one that contained a terribly cute pink shirt with neatly coordinated brown pants.
And two tiny pink barrettes!
We found three strands of hair and clamped one on right away. And did the child even say "thank you"? One week into life, Alden already owns more fashionable outfits than I or Robbi ever has and yet she seems to be taking her good fortune entirely for granted. Grandpa Bob has been grumbling regularly about how she's getting spoiled, and I have to say I agree.
Today at 6:29pm we had a one-week birthday party. By "party," I mean we sat on the couch looking ungroomed and sang "Happy Birthday" with slight word adjustments.
Again, Alden was unimpressed. I get the sense that she was expecting a clown.
Later, while Robbi and I were over visiting the cats in the barn for a few minutes, Grandma Seiko was placed on babysitting duty. While we were gone, she taught Alden how to use the pacifier, which pleased both baby and grandmother a great deal.
Prior to tonight, Seiko's greatest babysitting triumph had been teaching Christian's and Emily's dog Ruby how to shake.
Alden practiced her new trick for a long while, finally demonstrating a shred of honest enthusiasm as this first full Monday of her life draws to a close.
Posted by bogenamp at March 31, 2008 10:57 PM