Meeting Papa Wade

-by Starlynn Grace

This is what I wore to meet my Papa Wade for the first time! We had to leave the camera in the car, so I didn't get to smile for the camera with Papa holding me. But, we had lots of fun anyway.

I smiled really big for him when I saw him across the room. Then he came up to me and talked to me and I just kept smiling because he seemed to really like it. Then, mommy made me a bottle and Papa got to feed it to me!

After that I was kind of tired, so my mommy swaddled me up and gave me a binkie and swayed me until I slept. When I woke up, I was on this really comfy bed made of blankets and coats on top of the table. I slept for a good 45 minutes on that comfy bed.

I showed Papa how much I love my flashcards, how I can roll over, and my best friend the lion. Aaaand of course... smiled and laughed some more. Grown ups seem to really like that.

Then Papa carried me around outside and we walked for a while, the breeze took some getting used to, and the sun kept getting in my eyes. But there were these really cool birds--seagulls--that I loved to watch.

When we went back inside, mommy held me and Papa and Grandma Laura were talking and I was so exhausted I just fell asleep right there in her arms without needing to rock or suck my binkie or anything. I just kind of spaced out and fell asleep for a good long nap!

When we went back the next day, I was a little more cranky than the day before... travelling is tough! BUT, I still smiled plenty, met new people and made them happy, and tried my best. Got to take more naps on that comfy bed of blankets and jackets!

I stared at my Papa a lot. I like his voice. He is so familiar to me that I just kept watching him and watching him! I can't wait to see him again.