ella sienna paci

August 18, 2004

1 week old

Dear Ella,

You are now a whole week old.

And, if you haven't figured it out, yet, you are adored by any and all who meet you. We've had many visitors in the past week. You have met all of your grandparents and even your Great-grandma Dodie. You've met almost all of your uncles - Sam, Dan, Mike and Matthew, only Garth is left! Everyone believes you are the most beautiful baby, because you are. Even though I am your mother, I am not biased. You are just an exceptionally beautiful child.

Even when you cry, which it turns out is only when you are hungry or have an extremely wet diaper, you have the most endearing little whimper that precedes any fierce wailing.

You are a sleepy little thing these days. You sleep about 18-19 hours each day. And, at night you only wake up to eat and have your diaper changed and then go right back to sleep.

We took you for your first visit to the pediatrician on Monday afternoon. Most newborns lose weight when they come home from the hospital, not you, my clever little over-achiever! You gained 1 whole ounce! You are so funny and sweet when you eat - you have this way of opening your mouth as if you are awaiting a worm to be dropped in. I've started nicknaming you, Baby Bird for this very reason. And, you have this most ravenous way of attacking my breast when you are nursing. Very uncivilized!! It seems you are still trying to figure out where it is. But, by this time next week, I think you will have this nursing thing figured out!

You are already beginning to smile and have the cutest little teeth buds on your upper gums. And, you have this way of pursing your lips that makes it look as if you are whistling!

Your Daddy and I adore you like no other, and cannot imagine our life without you.

Love,
Mama

Thumbnail Crop Dear Ella, You are now a whole week old. And, if you haven't figured it out, yet, you are adored by any and all who meet you. We've had many visitors in the past week. You have met all of... Posted by rach at August 18, 2004 11:11 PM

Comments To the Paci's Three: The pictures of Ella are fabulous. ESPECIALLY the ones with the flowers. She sure is a beautiful baby. Love, Susan Posted by: Great Aunt Susan at August 22, 2004 06:26 PM