Category Archives: Dear Livia

Brother and Sister

Posted on 05/06/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, It took hours and hours of effort, but I finally got our pictures of Marshall in order and put them into a photo album. I also made an album for you, but there weren’t a lot of photos … Continue reading →

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All About Your Baby Self

Posted on 05/04/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, Here are some facts and stories about you. The words most often used to describe you are “adorable” and “alert.” When you were a newborn, if you were hungry, you’d try to eat anything that got anywhere near … Continue reading →

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Namely You

Posted on 03/23/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, It’s strange that you ended up with the name Livia. There were so many things counting against it. To start, the most important criterion I used when hunting for a girl’s name was that it not end with … Continue reading →

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Crybaby

Posted on 03/18/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, Wah, Wah, Waaah, Waaaaah, WAH, WAAAH, WAAAAAAAAH! How do you like it? Just kidding, Sweetie. Yesterday, you wouldn’t stop crying. I tried everything—diaper changes, burping, propping, tummy time, rocking, singing—you name it. As the day wore on, you … Continue reading →

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Putting the Cut in Cute

Posted on 03/12/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, I cut your thumb today while clipping your nails. Sorry! Your father, if he reads this, will grit his teeth and say, “Just let it go. She’s not permanently harmed.” I know that. I’m not really upset. It’s … Continue reading →

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Hand to Mouth

Posted on 03/08/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, Your mouth finally met your hand and it was baby love at first bite. Some people think we’re depriving you by not giving you a binky, but who needs one of those when you’ve got Nature’s pacifier right … Continue reading →

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Surprise, Surprise

Posted on 09/09/2010 by chick

Dear Baby Girl, When you’re pregnant, people always ask, “So are you going to find out the sex?” And I say, “Of course!” Thanks to modern science, there’s no reason to wait. My theory is that knowing in advance gives … Continue reading →

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