Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Bath Time!
This is Anika's third bath in a sink/tub. Amazingly, she didn't cry at all. The previous two times she was intrigued, but eventaully decided she'd had enough. I think we may have a happy bather here in no time.
During their visit my parents often marveled at Anika's mild-mannered nature. I think I lack perspective on how newborns typically behave, but I must say: this babe's demands are entirely reasonable.
Communing with Grandpa Wally and Grandma Karen
Grandma Karen was present for the birth and then remained with us for two and a half weeks; Grandpa Wally came out one week after Anika was born. We (Wally, Karen, Emily and Anika) vacationed up in New Hampshire for several days, and spent lots of time just loafing and tending to Anika. It was, of course, nice to have their help and their company. Anika traveled like a champ.
And here Anika and I are posing with that apple tree we planted for her up in New Hampshire.
And here Anika and I are posing with that apple tree we planted for her up in New Hampshire.
Home from the Hospital
Here we are preparing for our departure from the hospital and arriving home.
And here's kitty meeting her little sister. She still hasn't quite gotten past the initial shock.
And here's kitty meeting her little sister. She still hasn't quite gotten past the initial shock.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Happy Birthday Baby!
On Friday, August 7th at 9:07am Anika Mary Korson opened her near-blind eyes
to the haze of light and shadow that she will eventually come to recognize as the violence and beauty of the known world.
Weighing in at 7 lbs even, Anika has straight dark brown hair and dark blue eyes. Her complexion is fair and her demeanor gentle and good natured.
In a message that went out to loved ones we included the following message for our daughter as a reflection of our thoughts at this time.
...
Dear child:
"We only have to look at [your] hand to think that any human makes a deplorable account of what he thinks he knows. All he understands from it is that it is really made, in all senses, for the best... You have gone from nonbeing to being by one of these agreements which are the only ones to which I care to listen. You were thought of as possible, as certain, in the very moment when, in a love deeply sure of itself, a man and a woman wanted you to be."
Although we will no doubt falter, revealing to you our own human weaknesses, know that we--your parents, grandparents, family members and friends--have every intention of helping you to become both humble and dauntless, equal to the impediments and possibilities you will confront. You are still very much a mystery to us, but you are and always will be deeply loved.
...
Here are several photos from the big day:
to the haze of light and shadow that she will eventually come to recognize as the violence and beauty of the known world.
Weighing in at 7 lbs even, Anika has straight dark brown hair and dark blue eyes. Her complexion is fair and her demeanor gentle and good natured.
In a message that went out to loved ones we included the following message for our daughter as a reflection of our thoughts at this time.
...
Dear child:
"We only have to look at [your] hand to think that any human makes a deplorable account of what he thinks he knows. All he understands from it is that it is really made, in all senses, for the best... You have gone from nonbeing to being by one of these agreements which are the only ones to which I care to listen. You were thought of as possible, as certain, in the very moment when, in a love deeply sure of itself, a man and a woman wanted you to be."
--Andre Breton, Mad Love
Although we will no doubt falter, revealing to you our own human weaknesses, know that we--your parents, grandparents, family members and friends--have every intention of helping you to become both humble and dauntless, equal to the impediments and possibilities you will confront. You are still very much a mystery to us, but you are and always will be deeply loved.
...
Here are several photos from the big day:
Sunday, July 26, 2009
The Last Bump Photo?
We went ahead and took this photo yesterday on the off chance that I may no longer be knocked up next week. Three weeks have passed since the last in this series. According to the ultrasound estimates, there's an approximately 7 1/2 pound bun in that oven.Whether I'm fed up and eager for the belly eviction or content to wait really depends on the day. My hips and low back are killing me, and yet I swam a half mile in perfect comfort a few days ago... Mostly, I'm just eager to meet her.
Last Monday my doctor estimated that it'd probably be another week and a half or so, which would put the arrival right around the due date (July 30th). Schedule-wise, Thursday or Friday of this coming week would be ideal since Andrew will have an astounding day and a half off next weekend, but whether it will actually fall out that way is anybody's guess. Legend has it that first-time moms typically go overdue.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
The (1/2) Nursery
I finally got the baby's room/office in order today, and thought I'd share some of the pictures. It seems a bit plain to me still, but I'm looking at it as a work in progress.
That brown hamper thing is for toys, hence the puppet (a female doctor--yes, the pressure's on) clinging to the edge.
The changer turned out to be too big for the dresser. It looks a little odd, but at least we'll have a functional dresser once the kiddo is too big for it. And yes, we're well aware of the distinctly un-kid proof nature of all those things under the desk. As I said, it's a work in progress.
Note the lovely graffiti she'll one day be able to look out on. I am particularly fond of a cartoon rat on that building across the way.
The blanket is my (as yet incomplete) handiwork, the bumper is supposedly SIDS-proof, and the mobile is designed to be stimulating for young eyes. It has more complex and colorful pictures that you can put on as your baby's eyesight develops.
Not too cramped and cluttered for the City of New York, eh?
That brown hamper thing is for toys, hence the puppet (a female doctor--yes, the pressure's on) clinging to the edge.
The changer turned out to be too big for the dresser. It looks a little odd, but at least we'll have a functional dresser once the kiddo is too big for it. And yes, we're well aware of the distinctly un-kid proof nature of all those things under the desk. As I said, it's a work in progress.
Note the lovely graffiti she'll one day be able to look out on. I am particularly fond of a cartoon rat on that building across the way.
The blanket is my (as yet incomplete) handiwork, the bumper is supposedly SIDS-proof, and the mobile is designed to be stimulating for young eyes. It has more complex and colorful pictures that you can put on as your baby's eyesight develops.Not too cramped and cluttered for the City of New York, eh?
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