June 6, 2009

The emperor came and visited you today. That’s how important you are. It was a little cold, and you were sitting there waiting for him for an awfully long time. Its not good manners to keep you waiting like that. We were on the other side of the street waiting on a really cold june day, and you were quite popular with all the older neighbors. Though Chi and I weren’t… Everyone kept telling us that Sara looked too cold. Maybe you can settle the bet now and tell them once and for all if you were really cold that day. The emperor slowed down right in front of us and waved. Though we saw the empress more clearly. You didn’t really wave back. But you did give them a nice warm drool greeting.

June 5, 2009

Wow your hands are becoming so easy for you to move. Chi and I believe it is because you have had to learn how to use them so you could stuff them in your mouth more easily. First you used to put your whole fist in your mouth, then three fingers, and finally just one. Its fun to watch you grow more capable.

June 4, 2009

You love music. Anytime we sing to you, or play music, you begin to smile. Chi and I have already begun thinking about your 5 city music tour, but you will have to pick an instrument first. Also you will have to work hard because your mom and I have no musical talent at all… Or is that why you smile at us when we sing to you? Also, Chi thinks your hair is becoming blonde. Is it possible for hair to become lighter over time? I guess all dark haired people inevitably become gray… Is that happening to you too!!!

June 3, 2009

You had your first shot today. In Japan they call it a BCG shot, to protect from Tuberculosis. Well actually it wasn’t one shot but 12 in two shots of 6 needles (if such bad things come in high quanities I wish good things came in them too… like 6 presents at one time, or six days off from work), and Chi told me you were not to happy to get them. She had to hold you down for the shot, which seemed to make you more sad than the shot itself, but you showed how much you still needed your mother. She stayed with you all day because you cried anytime you were put down. It is quite sweet to see you loving your mom so much. I got home after you fell asleep.

June 2, 2009

You came to my class today and was a little uncomfortable with everyone adoring all over you. This should make a dad anxious but I was just so happy to know you really love me! You really are happy when I’m around. After that your mom treated your 29 year old dad to a nice lunch. Your grandparents cooked us up delicious Okonomiyaki for dinner, but its just too bad that you weren’t able to eat it. Truthfully, we couldn’t eat to much of it either, because your most recent pooing episode came tonight and turned your bumbo chair into a sort of poo bowl. We all agreed we’d eat the cake tomorrow! Hehe. Thank you Sara. You truly are the best present I could get.

June 1, 2009

Today is your official 100 day old birthday. That does NOT however mean you get two celebrations (unless you want to throw me two birthday parties). Chisato left today at 5:00 and your mom and I had a big talk about your dad’s happiness. See sometimes Sara people can be extremely happy but still feel sadness in their life from time to time. You pooed a lot again today (you actually did a big one yesterday too) so I’m quite relieved. Though you need to start pooing more regularly… Your poor mom has been so patient washing your clothes everytime you wait to unload like at times like these, but if you ask her she is truly happy to do it. Today was a simple day. Your mom even exercised! We watched you raise your head really high as you were lying on your stomach.

May 31, 2009

Well today was the big day! You are now 99 days old (yes, our celebrations are in fact 1 day early). Soon you’ll be driving, getting married, and applying for Social Security. Today began early as we all woke and got you ready for the trip over to Sakae Shrine near the renamed Hotel Fujita Fukui. We had the priest pray for you during your 30 day birthday so we didn’t do anything special this time at the shrine. I hope you don’t think of us as cheap (though otosan was quite funny as he wanted a picture of him putting 1000 yen into the donation box… is that all his granddaughter was worth? Hehe). The family prayed and took a billion photos, and you looked so adorable in your white dress and red kimono. Daddy even wore a suit. After the shrine we went back home and sat down to eat OmedeTAI. We put a little rice, and a little fish to your lips and then, we took it away. You must have been quite angry because you began to cry, especially when you saw me eating off your new dishes. GOMEN. Later that night we all went to my students house who was hosting a small get together to celebrate his leaving to America for college. Your dad cooked some deviled eggs (with Japanese ingredients) and they were a hit with everyone there. I hope I can cook good food for you too when you become older. You left from the party after an hour, and I missed you immensely for the rest of the night.

May 30, 2009

Your aunt came home from Tokushima! Just in time for your 100 day birthday celebration tomorrow! Today you learned how to really laugh with my inai inai bah game variation of running around chi while she was holding you in her arms. I put you to sleep tonight and it was a wonderful experience for me.

May 29, 2009

I woke up early this morning (in my normal bed) to help Chi take you to the hospital, but by this time your coughing had mostly ceased. So I’m sure the doctor was wondering why he was checking a perfectly healthy baby. The doctor confirmed to us it was nothing to be nervous about, and we went back home buying some medicine for you first. Chi put the crushed medicine on her breast and had you suck it off while feeding. You didn’t like it. No one likes taking medicine but honestly Sara and maybe you will understand this more when you grow older but its been a long time for dad, and he’ll be happy to take the medicine for you!

May 28, 2009

You were sick today. Coughing more than breathing it seemed which of course makes a parent nervous. But your constipation was relieved and you pooed enough to need a second bath when I was away at work (is it disgusting for me to say that I was sorry I missed it?!), so news of your health hasn’t been entirely bad. I came home about 8:30 and you were crying. Chi was trying to put you to bed but failed. I tried too thinking that my “GOD HANDS” could do the job but I failed as well. So I held you close to me for a half an hour, until you stopped crying and your eyes dried and after you fell asleep I put you down with a kiss. Me and Chi ran to the next room and turned on our baby monitor. You were already crying. Chi is now sleeping with you in bed, and because she is next to you, you are calm. I’m licking my wounds after a hard day at work, and searching baby health sites trying to find information for a coughing 3 month old baby. I found out elevating your head is good for clearing your throat, and after Chi and I did this you stopped coughing for the most part. Tomorrow we will see the doctor. I will be able to go with you, so be brave, and know I love you. I hope your night is peaceful. Perhaps I will sleep in the living room so as not to wake you.