Hi Eve,
I hope you enjoyed your trip to Kansas and much as your extended family loved seeing you and your parents! Your aunts Jill and Erin just couldn't get over you! You have really grown and are making your Mama look like she has swallowed a volleyball! Even with a volleyball sized Eve in her tummy, your Mama looks absolutely beautiful. Dad dressed up in his white uniform and looked very handsome. Everyone took lots of pictures! You were pretty quiet over your visit BUT I did get to feel a little kick from you! I think your Dad is exaggerating about how strong you are or you are just trying to impress him! That's OK too!
Wow, did you get some great presents at your first party!!! Mama and Dad couldn't even take all of them back home! Don't worry, Grama will send them to you. I was very emotional when you and your parents had to leave - you just lived too0o far away. I am really excited to come out and for your birthday but until then, time will pass slowly. Love to all, Grama
Monday, May 30, 2005
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
how i'm feeling
Well Eve,
If I have seemed a little anxious lately, it is because I am. Your dad and I are going home this weekend and we can hardly wait. It's been since Christmas since we got to hang out with everyone. That's when they actually found out about you. We made you a little stocking with our pregnancy test in it and blue and pink ribbons tied to it. Everyone was ecstatic except your grandpa, and he was in shock.
If you do turn out to be a girl, he will be at ease, seeing as how he raised three of his own. If you do happen to be a boy, I'm sure you'll have some different hobbies than my sisters and I had. Instead of slap boxing, you may actually spar and instead of teaching you to pitch underhanded he'll have to teach you to pitch a baseball. Those kind of things.
Your dad is getting excited. He wants to build you a crib. He wants me to get going with my scrapbook for you and he wants me to finish crocheting your blanket. He seems to be in a hurry to get you out of my belly so he can hang out and teach you to have perfect pitch, teach you baby sign language, teach you spanish, and whatever else he can teach you.
Mom, aunt Jildo, and aunt E have been crazy cats. Of course E can't wait to be an aunt, she looks forward to that more than being a mother. She will be able to teach you how to be fashionable as well as healthy. That's good, because your mom has zero fashion sense. Aunt Jill will teach you to love art and animals. We'll try to keep that love for animals to a less extreme than aunt Jill takes it. (No offense Jildo) Grama can teach you everything else. There's pretty much nothing she isn't good at, besides maybe driving in big cities, but mom knows how to do that.
I bought you something last weekend. You won't get to meet your great grama Sortore, but I bought something for you that I wanted to pass on from her. When I was growing up, we used to read book after book together. She really liked poetry and I found a copy of one of the poetry books that we used to read. It's called When We Were Very Young by A.A. Milne. I hope you appreciate the poems as much as I do.
If I have seemed a little anxious lately, it is because I am. Your dad and I are going home this weekend and we can hardly wait. It's been since Christmas since we got to hang out with everyone. That's when they actually found out about you. We made you a little stocking with our pregnancy test in it and blue and pink ribbons tied to it. Everyone was ecstatic except your grandpa, and he was in shock.
If you do turn out to be a girl, he will be at ease, seeing as how he raised three of his own. If you do happen to be a boy, I'm sure you'll have some different hobbies than my sisters and I had. Instead of slap boxing, you may actually spar and instead of teaching you to pitch underhanded he'll have to teach you to pitch a baseball. Those kind of things.
Your dad is getting excited. He wants to build you a crib. He wants me to get going with my scrapbook for you and he wants me to finish crocheting your blanket. He seems to be in a hurry to get you out of my belly so he can hang out and teach you to have perfect pitch, teach you baby sign language, teach you spanish, and whatever else he can teach you.
Mom, aunt Jildo, and aunt E have been crazy cats. Of course E can't wait to be an aunt, she looks forward to that more than being a mother. She will be able to teach you how to be fashionable as well as healthy. That's good, because your mom has zero fashion sense. Aunt Jill will teach you to love art and animals. We'll try to keep that love for animals to a less extreme than aunt Jill takes it. (No offense Jildo) Grama can teach you everything else. There's pretty much nothing she isn't good at, besides maybe driving in big cities, but mom knows how to do that.
I bought you something last weekend. You won't get to meet your great grama Sortore, but I bought something for you that I wanted to pass on from her. When I was growing up, we used to read book after book together. She really liked poetry and I found a copy of one of the poetry books that we used to read. It's called When We Were Very Young by A.A. Milne. I hope you appreciate the poems as much as I do.
Monday, May 23, 2005
Tim
Hey Eve!
Hey buddo...I didn't put the steaks on early enough (by the way they are "BOCCA" steaks...that's another stupid joke...fake steak!). Anyway, ask your Mom... or Aunt Jill. OK, you are going to take on the personality and perspective of many things in your life, but most importantly...your own personal feelings, perspectives, and emotions; but, just as important as that, are the views you garner (that means what your Mom and Dad teach you...that's for Aunt Erin, read it again E... (that was another joke) from your environment!) Hey Thomas, double brackets...that's an equasion, right? (that means "math" Eve!) Oh shit, that's a triple bracket...you'll have to ask your Dad about that one! Eve, your Dad is pretty smart! OK...well that's what everyone is really wondering about! You are sitting around in a "heavenly" place right now, but soon, you will enter a pretty crazy world. It's really not that crazy, but some people seem to make it that way. Your Mom and Dad are wondering how to expose you to everything in life, yet teach you how to have fun and enjoy life. Let me tell you...they have a bunch of support. And more important than that is that they have a bunch of "love" to draw on (not an Art project Jill)...Anyway, figure this one out!
Hey buddo...I didn't put the steaks on early enough (by the way they are "BOCCA" steaks...that's another stupid joke...fake steak!). Anyway, ask your Mom... or Aunt Jill. OK, you are going to take on the personality and perspective of many things in your life, but most importantly...your own personal feelings, perspectives, and emotions; but, just as important as that, are the views you garner (that means what your Mom and Dad teach you...that's for Aunt Erin, read it again E... (that was another joke) from your environment!) Hey Thomas, double brackets...that's an equasion, right? (that means "math" Eve!) Oh shit, that's a triple bracket...you'll have to ask your Dad about that one! Eve, your Dad is pretty smart! OK...well that's what everyone is really wondering about! You are sitting around in a "heavenly" place right now, but soon, you will enter a pretty crazy world. It's really not that crazy, but some people seem to make it that way. Your Mom and Dad are wondering how to expose you to everything in life, yet teach you how to have fun and enjoy life. Let me tell you...they have a bunch of support. And more important than that is that they have a bunch of "love" to draw on (not an Art project Jill)...Anyway, figure this one out!
Tim
Hey Eve!
Hey buddo...I didn't put the steaks on early enough (by the way they are "BOCCA" steaks...that's another stupid joke...fake steak!). Anyway, ask your Mom... or Aunt Jill. OK, you are going to take on the personality and perspective of many things in your life, but most importantly...your own personal feelings, perspectives, and emotions; but, just as important as that, are the views you garner (that means what your Mom and Dad teach you...that's for Aunt Erin, read it again E... (that was another joke) from your environment!) Hey Thomas, double brackets...that's an equasion, right? (that means "math" Eve!) Oh shit, that's a triple bracket...you'll have to ask your Dad about that one! Eve, your Dad is pretty smart! OK...well that's what everyone is really wondering about! You are sitting around in a "heavenly" place right now, but soon, you will enter a pretty crazy world. It's really not that crazy, but some people seem to make it that way. Your Mom and Dad are wondering how to expose you to everything in life, yet teach you how to have fun and enjoy life. Let me tell you...they have a bunch of support. And more important than that is that they have a bunch of "love" to draw on (not an Art project Jill)...Anyway, figure this one out!
Hey buddo...I didn't put the steaks on early enough (by the way they are "BOCCA" steaks...that's another stupid joke...fake steak!). Anyway, ask your Mom... or Aunt Jill. OK, you are going to take on the personality and perspective of many things in your life, but most importantly...your own personal feelings, perspectives, and emotions; but, just as important as that, are the views you garner (that means what your Mom and Dad teach you...that's for Aunt Erin, read it again E... (that was another joke) from your environment!) Hey Thomas, double brackets...that's an equasion, right? (that means "math" Eve!) Oh shit, that's a triple bracket...you'll have to ask your Dad about that one! Eve, your Dad is pretty smart! OK...well that's what everyone is really wondering about! You are sitting around in a "heavenly" place right now, but soon, you will enter a pretty crazy world. It's really not that crazy, but some people seem to make it that way. Your Mom and Dad are wondering how to expose you to everything in life, yet teach you how to have fun and enjoy life. Let me tell you...they have a bunch of support. And more important than that is that they have a bunch of "love" to draw on (not an Art project Jill)...Anyway, figure this one out!
Tim
Hello Eve!
Hey, just wanted to let you know that your Aunt Jill broke a tooth yesterday. It wasn't one of her molars (used for chewing), and it wasn't one of her front teeth (used for biting and smiling). It was one of her canines, the one's on the side. They are longer and sort of pointed. They are there to tear meat from the bone. Anyway, she called today for some advice about getting it fixed. I asked her why even fix it! In case you didn't know, your Aunt Jill is a vegetarian. That means she doesn't eat meat. It is really cool and probably really healthy and I think a lot of artists do it, but it is a little different. Anyway, when you get here and are hanging out with Aunt Jill, please try to cut down on ordering steaks, or pork chops, or roast beef, or bacon, or veal, or fish, or lamb chops, or pork roast, or hamburgers, or ham, or lobster, or turkey, or any of that stuff. And never, I mean never, order any Kentucky Fried Chicken. You should expect some literature in the mail soon regarding this issue. Read it and digest it (that's a joke)!
Hey, just wanted to let you know that your Aunt Jill broke a tooth yesterday. It wasn't one of her molars (used for chewing), and it wasn't one of her front teeth (used for biting and smiling). It was one of her canines, the one's on the side. They are longer and sort of pointed. They are there to tear meat from the bone. Anyway, she called today for some advice about getting it fixed. I asked her why even fix it! In case you didn't know, your Aunt Jill is a vegetarian. That means she doesn't eat meat. It is really cool and probably really healthy and I think a lot of artists do it, but it is a little different. Anyway, when you get here and are hanging out with Aunt Jill, please try to cut down on ordering steaks, or pork chops, or roast beef, or bacon, or veal, or fish, or lamb chops, or pork roast, or hamburgers, or ham, or lobster, or turkey, or any of that stuff. And never, I mean never, order any Kentucky Fried Chicken. You should expect some literature in the mail soon regarding this issue. Read it and digest it (that's a joke)!
Tim
Hey Eve!
Well, summer doesn't officially start until June 21st or something, but it sure feels like it's going to be a "hot" one. I wonder if you get hot inside there when your Mom gets hot or if it's like you are in the A/C all of the time. You'll have to let us know. I talked to your Mom yesterday, and while it is always enjoyable, she is so "mello" on the phone, sometimes you think you are talking to yourself. She would have been a great 911 operator, talking to people in crisis, because she is always very calm and sort of quiet and to the point. Never panics. I can't wait to see if she acts that way the first time you two disagree or you get in trouble. It takes a whole lot to get your Mom mad, but once she crosses the line, watch out! She can be very mean when necessary. One time she and, I think your Aunt Jill got into a fight. Your Mom was banging her head on the floor like she was possessed or something. I think Jill still suffers some trauma from that. I have applied to the Okra show to maybe re-enact that day to see what really happened. Anyway, I wouldn't push her too hard at least until you get that little brother. Trust me, most boys are bad, so he'll probably make your actions seem angelic...Maybe!
Well, summer doesn't officially start until June 21st or something, but it sure feels like it's going to be a "hot" one. I wonder if you get hot inside there when your Mom gets hot or if it's like you are in the A/C all of the time. You'll have to let us know. I talked to your Mom yesterday, and while it is always enjoyable, she is so "mello" on the phone, sometimes you think you are talking to yourself. She would have been a great 911 operator, talking to people in crisis, because she is always very calm and sort of quiet and to the point. Never panics. I can't wait to see if she acts that way the first time you two disagree or you get in trouble. It takes a whole lot to get your Mom mad, but once she crosses the line, watch out! She can be very mean when necessary. One time she and, I think your Aunt Jill got into a fight. Your Mom was banging her head on the floor like she was possessed or something. I think Jill still suffers some trauma from that. I have applied to the Okra show to maybe re-enact that day to see what really happened. Anyway, I wouldn't push her too hard at least until you get that little brother. Trust me, most boys are bad, so he'll probably make your actions seem angelic...Maybe!
Sunday, May 22, 2005
Tim
Hey Eve!
Obviously, I am a morning person. Hey, I told you a while back, that you were having a party when you come to visit this next weekend. I hope the trip works out and the flight is pleasant and that you and your Mom feel good when you get here. You are going to be getting some cool stuff. We can't be there, but we sent you a little something. Hey, now this is important and I am leaving it up to you. Your Mom and Dad sometimes have a little trouble finding the right airport. I know that sounds silly, but go figure. See, when you buy an airplane ticket, it's specifically for a certain airline, at a certain time, at a certain airport. It's sort of a rule, and a very good idea, to go to the actual airport that your plane will be picking you up at. They give you instructions when you buy a plane ticket and they even print where you are supposed to go right on the ticket. It's pretty simple for most people. Anyway, make sure that Mom and Dad read the tickets and take you to the right airport, this time.
Obviously, I am a morning person. Hey, I told you a while back, that you were having a party when you come to visit this next weekend. I hope the trip works out and the flight is pleasant and that you and your Mom feel good when you get here. You are going to be getting some cool stuff. We can't be there, but we sent you a little something. Hey, now this is important and I am leaving it up to you. Your Mom and Dad sometimes have a little trouble finding the right airport. I know that sounds silly, but go figure. See, when you buy an airplane ticket, it's specifically for a certain airline, at a certain time, at a certain airport. It's sort of a rule, and a very good idea, to go to the actual airport that your plane will be picking you up at. They give you instructions when you buy a plane ticket and they even print where you are supposed to go right on the ticket. It's pretty simple for most people. Anyway, make sure that Mom and Dad read the tickets and take you to the right airport, this time.
Tim
Good Morning Eve!
It's a beautiful Sunday morning and as I have been sitting here drinking a cup of coffee and playing with the dogs, I can't help but wonder if you are going to be a morning person or a late nighter. The difference between a morning person and a late nighter is pretty simple. A morning person wakes up in a good mood, ready to do something, and a late nighter likes to sleep in and then stay up late at night. Your Mom was a morning baby and still is pretty much a morning person. She would wake up at 5:00 AM every morning, ready to eat, poop, and play. Your Aunt Jill and Erin are both late nighters who love to sleep in. Even when they were baby's, especially Jill, they would sleep and sleep and sleep. I am not sure which your Dad is, but hopefully he will become a late nighter. That way, your Mom can get up with you in the morning and your Dad can stay up late with you, if you want to. Regardless, if you are anything like your Mom, you'll most likely be a mess and pretty high maintenance. Most really smart baby's require a lot of attention, because they get bored easily. Have a beautiful day kicking and rolling around in there!
It's a beautiful Sunday morning and as I have been sitting here drinking a cup of coffee and playing with the dogs, I can't help but wonder if you are going to be a morning person or a late nighter. The difference between a morning person and a late nighter is pretty simple. A morning person wakes up in a good mood, ready to do something, and a late nighter likes to sleep in and then stay up late at night. Your Mom was a morning baby and still is pretty much a morning person. She would wake up at 5:00 AM every morning, ready to eat, poop, and play. Your Aunt Jill and Erin are both late nighters who love to sleep in. Even when they were baby's, especially Jill, they would sleep and sleep and sleep. I am not sure which your Dad is, but hopefully he will become a late nighter. That way, your Mom can get up with you in the morning and your Dad can stay up late with you, if you want to. Regardless, if you are anything like your Mom, you'll most likely be a mess and pretty high maintenance. Most really smart baby's require a lot of attention, because they get bored easily. Have a beautiful day kicking and rolling around in there!
Friday, May 20, 2005
Tim
Hey Eve!
Finally, some family participation. I bet you were sitting in there hoping that I wasn't your only relative. I can feel your sigh of relief from here! Eve Ning is pretty cool. Your Dad had a pretty good idea. It brought to my mind a couple of others...Eve N...or Eve Ning Wing (after one of your Mom's friends). Have a great evening! (that's a joke). Love, Tim. PS. "E squared" would be kinda cool, but I don't know to make that symbol on the computer.
Finally, some family participation. I bet you were sitting in there hoping that I wasn't your only relative. I can feel your sigh of relief from here! Eve Ning is pretty cool. Your Dad had a pretty good idea. It brought to my mind a couple of others...Eve N...or Eve Ning Wing (after one of your Mom's friends). Have a great evening! (that's a joke). Love, Tim. PS. "E squared" would be kinda cool, but I don't know to make that symbol on the computer.
Grama is coming to meet you
Hi Eve! My travel plans are finalized but I am going to need a little help from you!!! Can you get things started around July 27th? We have to work this out so that I will definitely be there to welcome you into this crazy world AND have a week or two to talk, hold and get to know you! Does this sound like a plan you can agree to? If not, (you may be a little scared) I have managed to saved up quite a few sick days so I can stay longer! Let me know! Love, Grama Sortore
it's mama's turn
I'm sorry to tell you Eve, but grandpa will not be in charge of giving you a nickname. After all, the nickname "E" for your aunt Erin was not the first nickname, just the one that stuck. Dad first called her Ester ronius ronius roro which of course she loved, but it was too much to say at once. Aunt Jill and I called her Stinky because she wouldn't take showers, but she changed that habit after some time. We'll have to wait and see what nickname is fitting, but it will be tough to come up with a nickname that will be as perfect as you will be. (I can be corny because I'm the mama!) We will also not be letting your dad pick out your nickname. After all, he wanted your middle name to be Ning, so you would be called Eve Ning. As for the violence your dad receives from me, he deserves every bit of it, so don't let him fool you.
Thursday, May 19, 2005
broke down and bleeding
Here's a funny story. Every time you kick your mom in the ribs, she hits me in the face like it's my fault she is pregnant or something. I wich you would stay still and not kick your mom quite as often because I am the one who has to pay for it. I have to go now, I think we are out of bandaids.
Tim
Hey E2:
Your first shot at a "nickname"! Your Aunt Erin is the original "E", but E2 sounds pretty cool to me. It probably won't stick, but there is plenty of time! Not really, maybe a couple of months until you get here.
Your first shot at a "nickname"! Your Aunt Erin is the original "E", but E2 sounds pretty cool to me. It probably won't stick, but there is plenty of time! Not really, maybe a couple of months until you get here.
Tim
Hey Eve!
OK, let's talk about animals a while. Your Mom and Dad don't have any animals right now and that is really wierd. We are sort of an animal loving family. Heck, your Aunt Jill won't even eat meat because it comes from animals! Your Mom actually grew up with pets, dogs, cats, ferrets, fish, hamsters, pigeons (this is funny, ask your Mom), etc. When she moved out of the house for the first time (college), she decided to "rescue" a dog. Actually someone dumped it in her front yard. It was a very humble looking puppy dog (I am being kind) that had every kind of doggie "funk" imaginable. But she took care of it. Anyway, make sure that your Mom tells you the "Buster" story! It is really funny, but does have a very happy ending! Better yet, let me tell you that story someday. I can tell it a little better, maybe. Love you! PS. While your Mom loves animals, don't ever buy her any birds. Even for Mother's Day. She gets very angry about birds. That is another story. PSS. Let me tell that story, too!
OK, let's talk about animals a while. Your Mom and Dad don't have any animals right now and that is really wierd. We are sort of an animal loving family. Heck, your Aunt Jill won't even eat meat because it comes from animals! Your Mom actually grew up with pets, dogs, cats, ferrets, fish, hamsters, pigeons (this is funny, ask your Mom), etc. When she moved out of the house for the first time (college), she decided to "rescue" a dog. Actually someone dumped it in her front yard. It was a very humble looking puppy dog (I am being kind) that had every kind of doggie "funk" imaginable. But she took care of it. Anyway, make sure that your Mom tells you the "Buster" story! It is really funny, but does have a very happy ending! Better yet, let me tell you that story someday. I can tell it a little better, maybe. Love you! PS. While your Mom loves animals, don't ever buy her any birds. Even for Mother's Day. She gets very angry about birds. That is another story. PSS. Let me tell that story, too!
Tim
OK Eve!
I have an idea. I have ordered a "mini helmet cam" for you. It's disguised as hair (because if you have any of your Mom's genes, you will be born "bald") and it will turn on and off automatically whenever anyone speaks. This way, whenever your anyone talks "baby-talk" to you, your Mom and Dad will know. They will probably then kick someone's butt!
I have an idea. I have ordered a "mini helmet cam" for you. It's disguised as hair (because if you have any of your Mom's genes, you will be born "bald") and it will turn on and off automatically whenever anyone speaks. This way, whenever your anyone talks "baby-talk" to you, your Mom and Dad will know. They will probably then kick someone's butt!
Tim
Hello Buddy!
You are in for it tonite! Where to start! OK, I heard that your Grandma was coming to see you get born. This will really be interesting. No, don't get me wrong. It will wonderful to have her there. Carey will enjoy the help and support. The funny part will be to see who wins the battle of will and wit between her and your Dad. Actually, it will be funny to see who bites their bottom lip off first, or better yet who explodes. Your Dad is very strong willed and definately has his opinions (that seems to be very common in the family!). But, your Grandma has the experience having three kids of her own. We ought to make this deal a pay per view event! Just remember, everyone actually loves you!
You are in for it tonite! Where to start! OK, I heard that your Grandma was coming to see you get born. This will really be interesting. No, don't get me wrong. It will wonderful to have her there. Carey will enjoy the help and support. The funny part will be to see who wins the battle of will and wit between her and your Dad. Actually, it will be funny to see who bites their bottom lip off first, or better yet who explodes. Your Dad is very strong willed and definately has his opinions (that seems to be very common in the family!). But, your Grandma has the experience having three kids of her own. We ought to make this deal a pay per view event! Just remember, everyone actually loves you!
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Tim
Hello Eve!
You are in for it girl! You'd better be able to speak at least 3 languages by the time you are a year old and at least have a basic understanding of Calculas. You need to also have a grasp on the Fundamentals of Physics and it would be nice if you were at least conducting some primary experiments and analization of the Elements contained in the Periodic Chart. And you better find some time to study Nuclear Reaction and the Fundamentals of Fusion. After all, Mom and Dad already know all of that stuff. You are behind girl! Actually, It would be very cool if you were actually a combination of your Mom, your Aunts, and your Grandmas...a very smart, awnry, athletic, artsy-fartsy, independent, cute, opinionated, valley girl! (who doesn't eat Kentucky Fried Chicken). Love you Baby!
You are in for it girl! You'd better be able to speak at least 3 languages by the time you are a year old and at least have a basic understanding of Calculas. You need to also have a grasp on the Fundamentals of Physics and it would be nice if you were at least conducting some primary experiments and analization of the Elements contained in the Periodic Chart. And you better find some time to study Nuclear Reaction and the Fundamentals of Fusion. After all, Mom and Dad already know all of that stuff. You are behind girl! Actually, It would be very cool if you were actually a combination of your Mom, your Aunts, and your Grandmas...a very smart, awnry, athletic, artsy-fartsy, independent, cute, opinionated, valley girl! (who doesn't eat Kentucky Fried Chicken). Love you Baby!
Tim
Hey Eve!
Goooooooo Gooooooooo Gaaaaaaa Gaaaaaaa Pooooooty Poooooooty Boooooooty Boooooooty!
PS. Just Kidding!
Goooooooo Gooooooooo Gaaaaaaa Gaaaaaaa Pooooooty Poooooooty Boooooooty Boooooooty!
PS. Just Kidding!
enjoying the cruise
Well it was nice to get away from the big city for a little while. The cruise was nice for you. You were rocked to sleep almost constantly by the waves. Grammie kept trying to get you to kick her hand on mom's belly, but you didn't give in. You did let aunt Sarah feel you kick a few times, but that's all. I guess it's because she didn't talk to you in baby talk. She talked to you like an intelligent human being instead of that baby talk nonsense. You should also thank mom for eating as much ice cream as she did. It not only helped you to gain a few ounces, but it helped her put on a little padding to make my stay a little more comfortable. Dad has decided that he doesn't want to cut your umbilical cord, give you your first bath or weigh and measure you when I'm born. He wants some stranger to do all those things and then for you to be handed to him when you're more normal. Mom has been doing a lot of walking. Dad has been encouraging to her to stay in shape to keep up with you once you're born, so she is trying. You should be excited about all the hands that will be rubbing mom's belly in a few weeks.
Sunday, May 15, 2005
Almost Here
Hello Eve!
Well you are almost here I am have just figured out how to work the website your mom has sent to me. I am a little computer illiterate, but don't expect too much knowledge out of me unless it has to do with art, which I can teach you all about it someday(that is if you are interested). Your uncle noah is pretty good at computers though and he can always help me so I can write more messages for you. So I have heard you are growing so fast and your mom's belly is getting bigger and bigger. It seems so odd that you are in there, but you are and I can't wait to see you in a couple of months. You are going to be extra special to all of us, because you will be the first. Don't get me wrong if you get some siblings someday they will be just as special, but for now your #1. I think about what you will look like a lot. It a good thing you have beautiful parents. I also wonder how much you will be like your mom and dad. I guess I will find out sooner than later. I can't wait to meet you. I know you will lift spirirts and bring smiles to this world. We love you so much already. Aunt Jill and Uncle Noah
Well you are almost here I am have just figured out how to work the website your mom has sent to me. I am a little computer illiterate, but don't expect too much knowledge out of me unless it has to do with art, which I can teach you all about it someday(that is if you are interested). Your uncle noah is pretty good at computers though and he can always help me so I can write more messages for you. So I have heard you are growing so fast and your mom's belly is getting bigger and bigger. It seems so odd that you are in there, but you are and I can't wait to see you in a couple of months. You are going to be extra special to all of us, because you will be the first. Don't get me wrong if you get some siblings someday they will be just as special, but for now your #1. I think about what you will look like a lot. It a good thing you have beautiful parents. I also wonder how much you will be like your mom and dad. I guess I will find out sooner than later. I can't wait to meet you. I know you will lift spirirts and bring smiles to this world. We love you so much already. Aunt Jill and Uncle Noah
Saturday, May 14, 2005
Tim
Hey Eve!
I just got out the shower and realized that I shouldn't have joked about a nickname for you this morning. We need to work together on this. Tell you what, I'll try and not let anyone give you a silly nickname, if you don't call me some silly Grandpa name like "Poo-Poo", or Moo-Moo, or "Poppy", and especially not "Pee-Paw"!
I just got out the shower and realized that I shouldn't have joked about a nickname for you this morning. We need to work together on this. Tell you what, I'll try and not let anyone give you a silly nickname, if you don't call me some silly Grandpa name like "Poo-Poo", or Moo-Moo, or "Poppy", and especially not "Pee-Paw"!
Tim
Hey Eve!
One of the things that I am really looking forward to is seeing what "nickname" that your Aunt's end up giving you. Having a nickname is sort of a family tradition. You won't get your nickname until you get here and everyone gets to know you a little better, but here are a few ideas to be thinking about: "Sheik Eve Smooth", "Diamondtrim Dougan Shmoove", "Snake Eyes Eve Squeeze", "Fadeproof Eve Flava", "Crazy Eyes Eve Ice", "Devious Honey Dougan Large", and "Trick Magnet Eve Tickle". We love you and have a wonderful day!
One of the things that I am really looking forward to is seeing what "nickname" that your Aunt's end up giving you. Having a nickname is sort of a family tradition. You won't get your nickname until you get here and everyone gets to know you a little better, but here are a few ideas to be thinking about: "Sheik Eve Smooth", "Diamondtrim Dougan Shmoove", "Snake Eyes Eve Squeeze", "Fadeproof Eve Flava", "Crazy Eyes Eve Ice", "Devious Honey Dougan Large", and "Trick Magnet Eve Tickle". We love you and have a wonderful day!
Tim
Hello Eve!
It's a really beautiful day today! Wish you were here already! Can't wait to see your room. Your Mom said it was pretty cool. She sent us some pictures of your stroller. It's about as big as a small apartment and has every sort of accessory imaginable. I think it has a built-in Kitchen. Your Dad will probably add a computer, CD player, and GPS system to it before it's all done. I heard you had a pretty cool diaper bag too. I think your Dad picked it out. Anyway, your Aunt Jill and Aunt Erin are really getting excited about your visit here in a couple of weeks. I think they are having another party for you, so you'll probably get some more cool stuff. You know that's what's bad, everyone gives you all of this neat stuff and you can't see it yet. Be patient. Give your Mom a "kick" for us and we love you all!
It's a really beautiful day today! Wish you were here already! Can't wait to see your room. Your Mom said it was pretty cool. She sent us some pictures of your stroller. It's about as big as a small apartment and has every sort of accessory imaginable. I think it has a built-in Kitchen. Your Dad will probably add a computer, CD player, and GPS system to it before it's all done. I heard you had a pretty cool diaper bag too. I think your Dad picked it out. Anyway, your Aunt Jill and Aunt Erin are really getting excited about your visit here in a couple of weeks. I think they are having another party for you, so you'll probably get some more cool stuff. You know that's what's bad, everyone gives you all of this neat stuff and you can't see it yet. Be patient. Give your Mom a "kick" for us and we love you all!
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Tim
Hey Eve:
Hello "little buddy"! I am going to tell you a bunch of stuff about your Mom over the next few years, but let me say something about your Dad. He is pretty cool. You probably won't "really" "need" him for a few years, but I promise, he will be there when it really counts. There will be a "time" when you think he's the "bomb". Your Dad is actually (kind of) (that's another joke) pretty cool. Your Mom is just pretty cool, too! Anyway, we love all of you very much!!!!!!!!!
Hello "little buddy"! I am going to tell you a bunch of stuff about your Mom over the next few years, but let me say something about your Dad. He is pretty cool. You probably won't "really" "need" him for a few years, but I promise, he will be there when it really counts. There will be a "time" when you think he's the "bomb". Your Dad is actually (kind of) (that's another joke) pretty cool. Your Mom is just pretty cool, too! Anyway, we love all of you very much!!!!!!!!!
Tim
Hey Eve:
Ok!!!!!!! Your Mom just sent me a note that she was buying you clothes at "Garage Sales"! That has to be a "cover". Your Mom wouldn't even go to school, unless everything matched "perfectly". I mean shoes, socks, underwear, panties, tops, pants, etc.! Unless "garage sales" are different in DC, then she is just being funny. You need to talk to your Grama Sortore about this! Chime in Grama Sortore!
Ok!!!!!!! Your Mom just sent me a note that she was buying you clothes at "Garage Sales"! That has to be a "cover". Your Mom wouldn't even go to school, unless everything matched "perfectly". I mean shoes, socks, underwear, panties, tops, pants, etc.! Unless "garage sales" are different in DC, then she is just being funny. You need to talk to your Grama Sortore about this! Chime in Grama Sortore!
Tim
Hey Eve!
OK, I just got a note from your Mom. You and her went to the doctor today and she had gained 7 pounds. Whoooopeeeee! You are obviously growing, but anyway. That's what you are supposed to do. Your Mom tried to blame it on a cruise! Can you believe that she is blaming your growth on a cruise. Eve, did you even enjoy the cruise? Your Mom tried to make sure she didn't "over-do-it", but did you actually enjoy the whole deal? Anyway, she and your Dad made a couple of decisions today (they can still change their mind!). Your Dad was given the option of "cutting your cord", "giving you your first bath", and "weighing and measuring you"! Pretty cool stuff! Your Dad, being the "brainmaster and protective one" that he is, took everything literal, and didn't really think that would be too cool. I am sure that he was thinking of you and didn't want to "mess" anything up. He's probably afraid he'll "break you". You need to tell him that's not really the case. You are a "tough-guy", right? I got to do all of this stuff for your Mom and she is OK. They don't really actually let you "cut anything". The Doctor and Nurses are right there and hold your hand. The bath deal is way "over-rated". Your Mom was all white and pasty when she was born, actually sort of nasty. The nurses, actually did most of the work and I got to "dry you off". And the weighing and measuring thing is way also wayyyyyy over-rated. By that time, your Dad will be "shaking" sooooo bad that the nurse will probably let him just read the scales. That's the way it was for your Mom. Anyway, send your Dad a message to "suck it up"! Dad, listen, it ain't really ain't that bad. Actually it is pretty cool! Think about it, OK? She won't "break"! Love to everybody!
OK, I just got a note from your Mom. You and her went to the doctor today and she had gained 7 pounds. Whoooopeeeee! You are obviously growing, but anyway. That's what you are supposed to do. Your Mom tried to blame it on a cruise! Can you believe that she is blaming your growth on a cruise. Eve, did you even enjoy the cruise? Your Mom tried to make sure she didn't "over-do-it", but did you actually enjoy the whole deal? Anyway, she and your Dad made a couple of decisions today (they can still change their mind!). Your Dad was given the option of "cutting your cord", "giving you your first bath", and "weighing and measuring you"! Pretty cool stuff! Your Dad, being the "brainmaster and protective one" that he is, took everything literal, and didn't really think that would be too cool. I am sure that he was thinking of you and didn't want to "mess" anything up. He's probably afraid he'll "break you". You need to tell him that's not really the case. You are a "tough-guy", right? I got to do all of this stuff for your Mom and she is OK. They don't really actually let you "cut anything". The Doctor and Nurses are right there and hold your hand. The bath deal is way "over-rated". Your Mom was all white and pasty when she was born, actually sort of nasty. The nurses, actually did most of the work and I got to "dry you off". And the weighing and measuring thing is way also wayyyyyy over-rated. By that time, your Dad will be "shaking" sooooo bad that the nurse will probably let him just read the scales. That's the way it was for your Mom. Anyway, send your Dad a message to "suck it up"! Dad, listen, it ain't really ain't that bad. Actually it is pretty cool! Think about it, OK? She won't "break"! Love to everybody!
Tim
Hey Eve:
We have two new puppies, a boy and a girl. They are Golden Retrievers. His name is Trouble and her name is Lilly. Actually, her name should be Trouble. She is a mess. She wakes up every two hours to either eat or poop. She actually reminds me of your Mom when she was a baby. Your Mom got up every 2 to 2-1/2 hours all night and day long and usually threw a fit until she got her diaper changed and ate. She ate so often she got a giant blister on her top lip that looked real funny. I wonder how you will sleep and act when you get here. Maybe you'll pay her back a little. Your Grama Sortore would probably get a tickle out of that. Have a great day! Tim.
We have two new puppies, a boy and a girl. They are Golden Retrievers. His name is Trouble and her name is Lilly. Actually, her name should be Trouble. She is a mess. She wakes up every two hours to either eat or poop. She actually reminds me of your Mom when she was a baby. Your Mom got up every 2 to 2-1/2 hours all night and day long and usually threw a fit until she got her diaper changed and ate. She ate so often she got a giant blister on her top lip that looked real funny. I wonder how you will sleep and act when you get here. Maybe you'll pay her back a little. Your Grama Sortore would probably get a tickle out of that. Have a great day! Tim.
Tim
Hey Eve:
We got a new Pope a few weeks ago. His name is Benedict and he is German. He has some pretty big shoes to fill, since almost everyone in the world really liked Pope John Paul. He was the Pope for 29 years. Anyway, a little history.
We got a new Pope a few weeks ago. His name is Benedict and he is German. He has some pretty big shoes to fill, since almost everyone in the world really liked Pope John Paul. He was the Pope for 29 years. Anyway, a little history.
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Tim
Hey Eve!
We are coming to visit you over the 4th of July. That's a holiday! (that's a joke). Your Mom is worried a little about walking around a lot with you. You are sort of heavy, I guess. She and your Dad are really in to museums and educational stuff. We are coming to visit to relax and rub your head through your Mom's belly skin. I am sure that you will try and kick me or punch me or something. I will be giving you your first "noogy" when I am there. The first of many! Love, Tim.
We are coming to visit you over the 4th of July. That's a holiday! (that's a joke). Your Mom is worried a little about walking around a lot with you. You are sort of heavy, I guess. She and your Dad are really in to museums and educational stuff. We are coming to visit to relax and rub your head through your Mom's belly skin. I am sure that you will try and kick me or punch me or something. I will be giving you your first "noogy" when I am there. The first of many! Love, Tim.
Tim
Hey Eve!
Talked to your Mom today and also watched the news. You and your Mom got evacuated today. You live near Washington, DC, our nation's capitol, and terror alert times are on everyone's mind. I hope "terror alerts" are all gone by the time you get here, but we have service men in the country of Iraq trying to liberate the people. It's a really wierd deal, because most everyone supports it, except the people that we are trying to protect. Oh well, you have history books to explain the whole deal. It was pretty exciting though, but sort of scary. Some small plane flight instructor and his student, like flied their plane near the white house (the president's home). Bad plan. Two F-16 fighter jets and an apache helicopter intercepted the plane and almost shot it down. Turned out to be a simple mistake. Everyone OK. I am sure that your Mom's pulse rate and yours went up a few notches. Love, Tim.
Talked to your Mom today and also watched the news. You and your Mom got evacuated today. You live near Washington, DC, our nation's capitol, and terror alert times are on everyone's mind. I hope "terror alerts" are all gone by the time you get here, but we have service men in the country of Iraq trying to liberate the people. It's a really wierd deal, because most everyone supports it, except the people that we are trying to protect. Oh well, you have history books to explain the whole deal. It was pretty exciting though, but sort of scary. Some small plane flight instructor and his student, like flied their plane near the white house (the president's home). Bad plan. Two F-16 fighter jets and an apache helicopter intercepted the plane and almost shot it down. Turned out to be a simple mistake. Everyone OK. I am sure that your Mom's pulse rate and yours went up a few notches. Love, Tim.
Tim
Hey Eve!
This is our first entry. We have spent 3 weeks trying to figure this blogger deal out. I am still not sure how this is going to work, because you aren't even here yet, but if Carey and Thomas are all about it, so are we. Besides, you won't even be able to read until you are at least 6 months old (that's a joke!). But seriously, your Mom and Dad are pretty smart and they are going to wear you out with books and stuff. More about all of that later. Anyway, I am one of your Grandpas, but just call me Tim (wait a minute, I guess you can't talk yet either) (that's also a joke!). I'm a little silly, but I guess you'll figure that out later. I am going to try and drop you a note once in a while and most of my thoughts will be random, but hopefully they will make you smile someday. Please excuse me if I talk about your Mom a little more than your Dad. Obviously, I know her a little better than him because I am her Dad, but we all love both of them very much. You won't believe this later, but your Dad is a pretty quiet guy. And maybe, just maybe, if I post enough thoughts, everyone else will join in and you will get some pretty good stuff for future reference about all of your family. If not, you're stuck with me and Carey. OK, time to start! First of all, I am not sure about your name. It wasn't one of my suggestions, so if you don't like it, don't blame me. It is growing on us, but I keep thinking about roofs (that's another joke!). I have just never known anyone named Eve. We always compare names to other people or things with the same name, thus you do have a pretty clean slate. No pre-conceived notions. Anyway, you were a surprise. Dad's don't ever like to acknowledge their daughter's are having sex, even with their husbands, but I guess that's what created you, so that's all good. Everyone is extremely excited because you are the first G'Baby in our family. There are some pretty cool women on both sides of the family, so while you will have pretty big shoes to fill, you definately have the foundation to be an "exceptional" person surrounded by love. Your Great Grama Sortore was also a crazy cat. Very, very bright and full of love all of the time, but still a little silly. That's a whole series of stories in itself. Your Mom's mom Grama Sortore is also pretty cool and is real excited about this whole deal. Then, there is your Mom, Carey Elizabeth. She's all about being a mom herself, but she was also a pretty crazy cat! More about that later too! Eve, we have sooooo much to talk about, I will probably wear this thing out, but hopefully you won't be a dickhead and will enjoy reading this someday! Love, Tim.
This is our first entry. We have spent 3 weeks trying to figure this blogger deal out. I am still not sure how this is going to work, because you aren't even here yet, but if Carey and Thomas are all about it, so are we. Besides, you won't even be able to read until you are at least 6 months old (that's a joke!). But seriously, your Mom and Dad are pretty smart and they are going to wear you out with books and stuff. More about all of that later. Anyway, I am one of your Grandpas, but just call me Tim (wait a minute, I guess you can't talk yet either) (that's also a joke!). I'm a little silly, but I guess you'll figure that out later. I am going to try and drop you a note once in a while and most of my thoughts will be random, but hopefully they will make you smile someday. Please excuse me if I talk about your Mom a little more than your Dad. Obviously, I know her a little better than him because I am her Dad, but we all love both of them very much. You won't believe this later, but your Dad is a pretty quiet guy. And maybe, just maybe, if I post enough thoughts, everyone else will join in and you will get some pretty good stuff for future reference about all of your family. If not, you're stuck with me and Carey. OK, time to start! First of all, I am not sure about your name. It wasn't one of my suggestions, so if you don't like it, don't blame me. It is growing on us, but I keep thinking about roofs (that's another joke!). I have just never known anyone named Eve. We always compare names to other people or things with the same name, thus you do have a pretty clean slate. No pre-conceived notions. Anyway, you were a surprise. Dad's don't ever like to acknowledge their daughter's are having sex, even with their husbands, but I guess that's what created you, so that's all good. Everyone is extremely excited because you are the first G'Baby in our family. There are some pretty cool women on both sides of the family, so while you will have pretty big shoes to fill, you definately have the foundation to be an "exceptional" person surrounded by love. Your Great Grama Sortore was also a crazy cat. Very, very bright and full of love all of the time, but still a little silly. That's a whole series of stories in itself. Your Mom's mom Grama Sortore is also pretty cool and is real excited about this whole deal. Then, there is your Mom, Carey Elizabeth. She's all about being a mom herself, but she was also a pretty crazy cat! More about that later too! Eve, we have sooooo much to talk about, I will probably wear this thing out, but hopefully you won't be a dickhead and will enjoy reading this someday! Love, Tim.
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