Aurora has had more snow and rain in her first winter of life than I've ever experienced in my 10+ years in Madrid. Apparently, the rain we got the last week in December (coinciding, unfortunately, with an otherwise delightful visit from Sarah, Dave and Lilah) was historic -- the most in more than 20 years?
So I've pushed the carriage through slush and through rain to get in our daily walk. Today is perhaps the first day I haven't been out with her...it's snowing and looks entirely unappealing. Also, Aurora is pretty different than during her first weeks, and we know each other better now than we did then. It's much more fun even when we're around the house most of the day.
For those of you who haven't met Aurora in person yet, here are some keys to her personality:
- Makes some crazy sounds. Do all newborns do this?
- Seems to be over her male-pattern-baldness phase (new hair coming in strong on top of her head).
- Gets mad when I talk to other people (or on the phone) while she's breastfeeding.
- No longer cries at bathtime.
- Flashes her great, toothless smile more in the morning than in the later part of the day.
- Is wearing a mix of 1-3 month clothing. Some things marked "newborn" still fit, though.
- Weighs in (as of last week) at 5.37 kilos (11.84 pounds). We celebrate her weight gain (unlike mine)....
- Needs to get out of the house before too late in the day or begins to wilt (just like her mom).
A big CONGRATULATIONS to Aurora's Aunt Shivaun, who gave birth yesterday to her son Adrian. We can't wait to meet him.
I'll try to put some pictures up tomorrow.
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Awsome narrative. I feel like i know more of Aurora already!! Love to hear more...and see more too!!
ReplyDeletebig besos from the other frozen corner of Madrid....little besos for Aurora.
Aunt Nina!!
I want to hear more and see more about her! Besos from theother frozen corner of Madrid. and little warm besos for Miss Aurora....
ReplyDeleteAunt Nina
So glad to hear more about Aurora's ways, and I love thinking about the two of you enjoying a wintry day at home.
ReplyDeleteIt was wet wet wet when we visited end of Dec., I can vouch for that! Not the beautiful Madrid I'm used to . . . next time. And Aurora's toothless smile makes even the gloomiest day more bearable. She is the cutest niece ever!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait until I have some free time so I can fly to meet my niece which seems to get cuter and cuter every time I see a new picture...
ReplyDeleteLove you guys and keep the updates coming...