First Winter / First Spring

I wonder if Adeline realizes that in a month and a half the weather outside will be beautiful. It will be new life experience that she is yet to have. So far our walks outdoors have been very limited, due to the blistering, blizzard ridden first winter of her life. When we do get outside, she has barely been able to see around her behind her multiple layers of clothes... followed by multiple layers of blankets. Soon, honey, there will be sunny days with no huge mounds of cold white stuff (can you say snow? ... "sn...ooo...ww".. very good hun). Even though there is snow falling as I type this, you have to trust your Daddy, I have experience. Last year you may not have noticed, but you were alive in your Mommy's belly while the warm beautiful weather was happening in the waiting world. I can't wait for you to experience it outside with us. This is going to be the best Spring and Summer, EVER. This Winter hasn't been all bad, the snow can be pretty at times, I love a hot tea in the cold, Cuddling with Mommy... and I have you this year.

Lap of Luxury

I'm not sure how much longer it will last, but I love having Adeline lay in my lap. I would imagine that soon she will be rolling over and squirming around. For now she fits just perfectly and gazes intently around the room (even at me if I'm doing something entertaining enough for her). Too bad she can't see the new boots that my wife got for me from that angle, because they are pretty rad, and may be eye catching enough to keep her content. Winter is right around the corner, and northeast winters can pack a punch. This will be the first one for Adeline, and I'm imagining that it's not going to be fun for her. She will spend most outdoor time pretty bundled up (probably unable to move like Ralphie from A Christmas Story, but an infant). I'm going to do what I can to make sure she is always cozy and warm this winter and maybe Mommy will let her watch me do a snow angel through the window.