Dearest Nat,
Now that you're getting older, mommy has decided to cut down your time on my breast and get you into a schedule. I think this is beneficial for us in the long run because I cannot carry you 24 hours x 7 days.
I have tried removing you from my breasts after you are full and put you in the sarong cot to sleep. After trying for a few days with your grandma, we finally discover your "pattern". You'll whine for the first 15 to 30 mins when we put you into the cot. Usually I will take your whining as your cry and bring you out of the cot immediately, but we decided to ignore your whines and continue rocking you until you fall asleep this time. Sure enough, just a couple of mins after your loudest sigh, you'll close you eyes and sleep soundly! :-) We now know that you like to whine (in a singing tone) before you sleep. You'll sleep for 20 to 30 mins before waking up and we have to go through the same thing again. Your hunger cries is very different from your sleepy whines and that helps mommy to differentiate whether you're hungry or just sleepy.
With you getting older, you have become easier to take care of. I'm so happy and proud to know that my little baby is growing up fast. We all feel that you're going to grow up loving food because you have started to show your interest in food. You'll drool whenever we eat infront of you. Sometimes you'll put your little hand into your mouth to satisfy your cravings for food. Ha Ha! Your naughty Daddy used a straw to give you a drop of lime juice the other day and from then on, you have been sticking your tongue out very often like a snake. Your expression is so funny! You're also learning to turn over, I hope you'll be able to do so soon. You're also getting more responsive, always giving us a big wide smile whenever we play with you. Your favourite people now in the family is your Grandma and your Daddy. You will flash them your biggest smile whenever they come back from work. Of course Mommy has to be the person you like most in this world!!!
Love you lots,
Mommy
My Sweet Little Girl
Auntie Angel trying to cover your receding hairline
Daddy carrying his little princess.
