Letters to Hope

The Journal of Isis Elfman for Her Daughter, Hope

Entries Tagged as 'Second Year'

Such a Joy and Happy Kid

September 28th, 2007 · No Comments · Second Year

Can I just tell you little one that you are amazing.  You are talking so much now.  You tell me all types of things.  You tell me about the Whale in the room when you wake up and you tell me about things that you have seen and done,  You tell me about the TV [...]

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Vacation to NY

August 1st, 2007 · No Comments · About Us, Marriage, Second Year

So we got back from a long trip to NY to see all your family and it was a very wonderful relaxing visit.  You grew up a lot in that two weeks and are talking all the time now, although you have rapidly digressed from potty training.  This makes me a little nervous but I [...]

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Very Social Child Who Gets Along With Older Kids

March 9th, 2007 · No Comments · Second Year

You are just growing so big so fast, you talk none stop now and even though a lot of the time I don’t know what you are saying you are bound and determined to tell me something at all times.
We talk about everything that you see and know the words to and are eager to [...]

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It’s Coming… It’s Coming… IT’S COMING

March 5th, 2007 · No Comments · Second Year

Things like “It’s coming … It’s coming… IT’S COMING” when referring to the ocean waves going in and out and “Pictures of Hope” over and over again while watching yourself on the TV makes me laugh and happy to be your mom. Sleeping all the way threw until 5:30AM makes me smile and giving me [...]

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Sleeping Well and Know What You Want

February 7th, 2007 · No Comments · Second Year

You have been doing very well at sleeping in your own bed until at least 5AM which is great. Everyone gets a good night sleep. I am very proud of you for this because I truly thought I would never sleep again since you kick all night long no matter how far away I put [...]

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You’ll Still Be Stupid and a Party Girl at 21

January 5th, 2007 · No Comments · Advice, Second Year

I am so smart!
Baby’s First Bank Account
I opened a bank account for you and I explained to everyone I knew and knew you that instead of toys or gifts of any kind that it would benefit you more if they put money into your bank account.
I also have bank sheet that I keep that I [...]

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Christmas, Vocabulary and Jumping Around Butt-Ass Naked

January 4th, 2007 · No Comments · Second Year

You went pee pee on the potty for the first time on 12/28/2006 you sat down (we where getting ready to take a shower) and you said pee pee and then sat down and did it.
Shocked and Jumping Around Butt-Ass Naked
I was sooo shocked I was jumping around screaming naked in the shower. You where [...]

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Christmas and Bad Habits Coming Soon

December 21st, 2006 · No Comments · Second Year

Almost Christmas and you are doing great. I had to write this because it was so cute. You are doing so many cute things now I hope I remember to write them all down.
Christmas Light Bulb in Your Mouth
We where putting up the Christmas tree and I thought you had a light bulb in [...]

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You Love Elmo and Making Trouble

December 11th, 2006 · No Comments · Second Year

God you are growing fast and becoming quite the little trouble maker.
You have learned how to get what you want by screaming at the top of your lungs, and although this 99% of the time does not work you sure try.
Your New Song: Happy, Happy, Happy
You also run around singing song you have made up [...]

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My Journal, Your Book and Life’s Lessons

November 18th, 2006 · No Comments · Must Read, Second Year

We had a good day today!
You went to the park and played well with all the other kids, this morning I cleaned the porch and you played very well on your own in your sand box and with the dog, you are doing well with both playing by yourself and with others.
I Hate That One [...]

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