Category Archives: Dear Livia

Cats and Kisses

Posted on 11/09/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, At nine and a half months old, you were able to say “mama” and “dada” pretty well, but no amount of coaxing would get you to say “mama” to me. So imagine my surprise when I pointed to … Continue reading →

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We Are Not Brainwashed

Posted on 10/07/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, I once posted a comment on Facebook about one of my late-night ruminations. You had woken me up for a feeding and I needed a bib for you. The first one I grabbed was Marshall’s old Patriots bib, … Continue reading →

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Asleep

Posted on 10/05/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, When it’s time to put you to bed, we bring you upstairs, change your diaper, put you in your sleep sack, turn down the lights, and feed you your last bottle of the day. The other night, you … Continue reading →

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Baby Scents

Posted on 09/26/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, You love Cheerios. Sometimes you let them disintegrate in your mouth without eating them. Those sodden cereal pieces wind up all over the place—hanging off your chin, plastered to your shirt, stuck to the rug, and smeared on … Continue reading →

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Unforgettable

Posted on 09/16/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, You turned eight months old just a few days ago. You have done a lot in 8 months. You’ve been standing and cruising for quite a while. This is amazing to us, given that the baby books say … Continue reading →

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Little Miss Smiley

Posted on 08/04/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, Your grandmother once called you Little Miss Smiley. That name fits you so well.  If you’re not careful, Smiley will become your permanent nickname, because you smile for almost anything. Here’s an example. We often put you on … Continue reading →

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Amazing Baby

Posted on 08/01/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, You’re so beautiful. Your hair and eyes are brown. Does that sound plain? It’s not! You have big, pretty eyes surrounded by thick lashes. There’s a touch of red in your hair. We can’t be sure how red … Continue reading →

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Little Sleep Thief and Other Stories

Posted on 07/09/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, Here are some more stories about you. It is impossible to sing you to sleep. When I start to sing, you perk up and smile. I guess you really like music. Or you think my attempts at singing … Continue reading →

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Tooth Delay

Posted on 06/22/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, You have been behaving as though teething for well over a month, and it just keeps getting worse. Your mouth is a waterfall of drool. Your crankiness has escalated over the last few days, to the point that … Continue reading →

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Letting Go

Posted on 05/30/2011 by chick

Dear Kids, I spent a lot of time yesterday sorting your clothes and retiring the outfits that no longer fit you. From those first tiny newborn onesies, to footie pajamas, to bulky winter jackets, every piece of your clothing has … Continue reading →

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