Thursday, April 22, 2004

in your first year, we made sure you had as little exposure to television as possible. and since we were almost inseparable, that also made me unaware of the goings-on in the world. my world revolved around taking care of you and the war- and terrorism-riddled newcasts wouldn't move me in the same way as you made your first step, or compare with the angst i went through as you had your first fever. actually, until now, you show very little interest in watching tv or cartoon movies. which i find great. we spend comparatively little time together now and there's so many other interesting things to do instead of sitting in front of that box! things that will develop your motor skills and make your bones strong. things that will pique your curiosity and make your mind sharp and creative. things that will improve your speech and comprehension. yes, these are the things i think of when i plan our activities. and it's not easy, because there are times that i'm tired, uninspired, or simply not in the mood. but i'm doing the best i can. and you make it all worth it.

Wednesday, April 21, 2004

changed the url from meinschatz.blogspot.com to 19sept.blogspot com. i think that's more appropriate.

Friday, April 16, 2004

i've started this blog especially for you, jan. i've always wanted to start a diary, listing all your milestones, all the thoughts and feelings i have while bringing you up. someday, i'll let you in on this little diary, and then pehaps you'll realize how much i treasure and love you. i'll go back to the little baby book i've kept and log all the feats you've already accomplished so far. you'll see how proud i've been with all that you've been able to do so far. i'll backwards from this date. and when i've finished writing about the past 20 months, i'll begin writing all about your childhood... things i'd like to tell you now, but you probably won't understand yet... later, years from now, we'll read this blog together....