Your First Babysitters

It was so good to see you last night, Dougie.  Pappa Mike and DeeDee really enjoyed spending time with you.  The most fun thing was that your mommy and daddy let us babysit!!  We were thrilled to get you all to ourselves while they went to the drugstore and to Starbuck's.  They didn't stay away very long, but I think that your mommy especially enjoyed getting out of the house for a little while.  It is the first time she has been outside since she and your daddy took you to the doctor last Tuesday.

While mommy and daddy were gone Pappa Mike held you while you slept.  I took lots of pictures of the two of you together.  You kept covering your face with your hands...you love to put your hands over your face...almost like you want to keep out the light so that you can sleep. Of course, you don't have any trouble sleeping, as long as someone is holding you. Your daddy said that one of your eyes was bloodshot yesterday morning...we all think that it is because you stuck your finger in it.

I didn't get to see you today, but your mommy said that you have had lots of company. Your Great Grandma brought two of her friends from church to see you, and your Great Aunt Ann and Great Uncle Tom visited, too.  Sounds like you have had a busy day.

Your daddy has to go back to work tomorrow.  He really hates that...he'd much rather stay home and help mommy take care of you.  I'll bet he gets home as soon as he can tomorrow night so that he can hold you all evening.  I am coming over to help your mommy take care of you during the day tomorrow.  I can't wait to see you.   

Sleep well for your mommy and daddy tonight so that daddy isn't too tired at work tomorrow.