Dear Adena,
What a fun birthday party and, wow, did you ever get the neat presents. It is hard to imagine that you are already 2 years old and growing so fast.

Greemee and I will see you soon.

Papa loves you.

Youforgot something

Hey, Adena,

It was nice to have you and Joe here in Milwaukee. Grandma and I are still  picking up toys.

Did you know that you forgot something, that you left something here when you went home? No? Well, we found it, but I don't know if we can save it for you. Besides, I don't think you'd want it back. Actually, we wonder if you left it on pupose.

What was it? Well, it was so tiny you probably never realized what you did with it. After all, viruses can float around in the air.

Papa loves you.

Dear Adena,
 I don't know which is more fun, seeing how fast ou are growing (hair) or hearing you talk on the telephone. I am looking forward to seeing you and those guys you hang out with this weekend. Let me know if there is something you want to do when you get here.

Papa loves you.

Dear Squeaky,
It was, as usual, a joy to have you here for the past several days. You continue to be the mellow one who laughs easily, and it is great to watch you grow. I am especially impressed by your ability to speak fluid Klingon and wish I could understand it.

We finally have put all your dirty diaper bags into the garbage bags in the garage. Now we have to find out why the tires on Grandma's and Papa's cars are dissolving.

See you next week.

Papa loves you.

Dear Sqeuaky,
I cannot tell you how wonderful it was when last Sunday, on father's day, you suddenly appeared in my room. In you came with that wonderful little smile on your face and, instantly, it was a wonderful day for me. Thanks for coming up to Milwaukee for the day. Perhaps next time you could leave your mom at home.

Papa loves you.

Dear Squeaky,
You are upstairs and asleep in with your mom. I am waiting for you to wake up and to see what amazing new things you do today. You are growing so fast and dong new things every day. It is truly amazing. I hope I can keep coming up with new noises to amuse you but, sooner or later, we will have to move on and discuss Shakespeare. Meanwhile, enjoy your childhood.

Papa loves you.

Dear Squeaky,
Hard to believe, but you are one year old, walking and eating pickles.

Grandma and I enjoyed your recent visit. It is wonderful to watch you grow, take your first steps and say your first word (what ever it was). Just keep that nice smile and calm demeanor and you will one day be a fantastic young woman.

Papa loves you.