SatoGaeri
So we are currently staying at the in-laws house for a month under the previously-mentioned satanic Japanese tradition of satogaeri. I'm finally seeing the benefits of this way of doing things. First, we eat healthier than we probably would be if I was trying to put the meals together. Second, there is a third set of hands happy, no, brutishly insistent upon changing and caring for Linc. Third, and this is I think, the wider cultural phenomenon behind the tradition, it makes the husband quite eager to get back to work, no matter how crappy their job might be. <- (Please advise on how in the heck that sentence should have been punctuated)
Obviously from the lack of blog posts, we are busy maintaining a newborn human. I have to say, aside from the above paragraph and some sleep deprivation, I'm loving it. It is fantastic to see the little changes in Linc as he develops. An amazing development is that yesterday I laid him on his tummy to do a short round of neck-strengthening exercises and he managed, at 13 days old, to roll himself over on his back. My brother Johnny can't even do that yet.
Alright, I know I know, enough with the chit chat, get to the pictures already right?
Leaving the hospital
Welcome back, and birthday dinner for Linc and UltraGirl
The placards for naming day. UltraGirl wrote these.
Linc in his crib with the naming placards.
Daddy and Linc at bathtime. He likes the bath.
Beautiful baby browns (with a shade of blue) with bottle.
Goodnight!
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UltraMom
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Johnny
95.5
Its this big guy's turn for the spotlight. Just finished chatting with him on Skype and was struck, as always, by his insight and humor. Get well, Baby. Don't let that cold get the best of you. Take some Zicam.
UltraGirl
95.4
This girl has been lately leaving insightful comments on my posts, a move likely to ensure her a good ranking on the Oriko Leaderboard. Thanks, UltraGirl. I too am glad my camera returned from the Center of the Earth. And do give those cranberries another try.
UltraBob
95.3
k Has been a little busy, but hopefully that's good news for Akatombo Media. We keep missing each other on Skype, but we'll figure it out one of these days. Thanks for the comments. Someday I may finish writing about the trip!
Jim
95.2
Am a little disappointed cause I thought I was going to get to see this guy next weekend at Aunt Debi's wedding. Now he's not coming after all, which is probably a wise choice and all, but still drops him a bit in the Leaderboard ratings til I get over it. Give me another day or two. And he DID make me and UltraDad a super-awesome Anniversary Card with a fun guessing game. We're still waiting to hear....who won?
Heather
95.1
Hasn't been leaving comments, and refuses to share her taco dip recipe, but she did send UltraDad and me an absolutely gorgeous Anniversary card and cash for a dinner out, which we have already made use of. Thanks, Honey.
Polly
88.0
I'm going to leave this kitty up here ahead of the dogs for now. They are still barking at her at every juncture, and as far as I can see, the only thing she does to instigate it is to exist.
Murphy the Wonderdog
87.9
Doesn't bark at Polly as much as his little demon-brother, but does bark at said brother way too much. Murphy, you are the (relatively speaking) "Big Dog". If you want the chewbone Rowdy has, don't bark at him; take it away from him!
Rowdy
75.0
Still too much barking, and a little too much pooping and peeing in the house. Is starting to learn a few tricks, but is not as clever as Murphy in that way.
What I'm Playing:
Bookworm Deluxe
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I'm Reading:
I need to get into a really good book. Ideas anyone?
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on May 10, 2008 03:29 PM UltraMom said:
I love the pics, and I am quite jealous that the other grandmother gets to hold, bathe and kiss little Link while I have to do it all vicariously:(
I'll have to do mine all at once! Keep those posts and pictures coming.
UltraGrandma Kathy
on May 10, 2008 10:11 PM UltraChenoa said:
Those name placards are beautiful. Link is too cute. I can see some resemblance to him and his UltraGrandma McDonald in one of the pics. We're glad you are all doing well. Give Link a kiss for us.
on May 13, 2008 12:34 AM kevin said:
I lovet the photo of you sleeping with Link. I also love the name. I may have to steal that for my own kid some day.