Sam not only can lift her head now, but I saw her moving it around today to find a more comfortable spot. Controlled, directed movement is a big milestone for a baby. She doesn't do it consistently, and certainly not with her hands yet, but we are seeing more of this every day!
The baby naming went beautifully. I had tears in my eyes, and Rabbi Elaine Zecher said I wasn't the only one, that she had a hard time finishing the blessing she was so choked up. She did such a nice job. She talked about what a healing force Samantha has been and how we hope unique and special things for her, to grow to be a good citizen, and to love Torah, all kinds of wonderful things. One woman came up to me afterwards to say mazel tov. She asked me if I had heard the congregation go ahh when Rabbi Zecher lifted Samantha up for her to face the congregation. I hadn't, but evidently the whole congregation sighed in the face of Samantha's cuteness.
I got to see several friends at the temple, Paula, Debby and Zvi, Betsy and Bob Abrams, Alice. I met another woman with a six week old baby, but hers was much tinier even than Sam, and had started out a few ounces heavier. It was nice to meet another mom, and I wished I could have gotten to know her better. I got the impression that she had had some complications with her pregnancy too. Just a guess, but I'll never know. I'm sure I'll meet other nice moms at the Lexington temple too, and I won't spend my Fridays swearing in traffic to get to services either.
The rest of the evening at our house was really nice. I love our friends. They are special, good people and I really enjoy them. We had really good food ( I have to send a thank you note to the caterer and florist, they did a great job) and I made a new soup, spicy saffron red pepper soup that turned out well. I was glad I made it, because almost everything else had lactose in it that Shannon can't eat and I wanted her to be able to eat something.
Some people brought gifts too, which was very generous. I didn't think it was traditional to do that at a baby naming, but they did it anyway. Erin completed the outfit she knitted, and it is so pretty. It is a pretty deep rose, purplish color, with a rose done in cross stitch on a front pocket. It has a hat to match and came with socks and a pretty onesy with blue flowers. Aleza gave a John Deere tractor which is adorable and I know Sam will love it. Alex and Leslie gave some great toys, a little stuffed bear that is so soft, and a fabric book with plastic slots to place pictures. I guess it is a fabric photo album, and we insert pictures in the plastic case so they will last even with sticky baby fingers. Really cool idea. Betsy made a sweater that is pretty in yellow and brown and the zipper is in the back from the top of the hood all the way to the bottom. Unusual design but it should be easy to get in and out of. Very soft yarn too. I haven't seen Betsy in maybe a year and a half, and she still takes the time to make such a special gift. The sisterhood, which means Sylvia in this case, gave lullaby tapes and a little stuffed toy Torah that is cute, as well as a book explaining the range of Jewish traditions for a daughter. That will come in handy! As thoughtful and incredible as all the gifts were, the last present had me in tears. It was a framed sheet of music. Shannon wrote a lullaby, both the lyrics and the tune, and gave it to her at the baby naming. I haven't plunked it out yet on the piano because I was exhausted today, but I plan to try the tune out tomorrow.
It was a very special evening, and I really enjoyed our friends. Samantha was wonderful and seemed to enjoy the evening too. Ellen and Shannon did an amazing job of keeping her calm and happy. This meant I could get the food ready without having to worry about how Sam was doing. I think they enjoyed holding her. There is a wonderful feeling holding someone so small and precious.
Sam is sleeping now, so I should be too. I just don't want to forget such a great day.
The baby naming went beautifully. I had tears in my eyes, and Rabbi Elaine Zecher said I wasn't the only one, that she had a hard time finishing the blessing she was so choked up. She did such a nice job. She talked about what a healing force Samantha has been and how we hope unique and special things for her, to grow to be a good citizen, and to love Torah, all kinds of wonderful things. One woman came up to me afterwards to say mazel tov. She asked me if I had heard the congregation go ahh when Rabbi Zecher lifted Samantha up for her to face the congregation. I hadn't, but evidently the whole congregation sighed in the face of Samantha's cuteness.
I got to see several friends at the temple, Paula, Debby and Zvi, Betsy and Bob Abrams, Alice. I met another woman with a six week old baby, but hers was much tinier even than Sam, and had started out a few ounces heavier. It was nice to meet another mom, and I wished I could have gotten to know her better. I got the impression that she had had some complications with her pregnancy too. Just a guess, but I'll never know. I'm sure I'll meet other nice moms at the Lexington temple too, and I won't spend my Fridays swearing in traffic to get to services either.
The rest of the evening at our house was really nice. I love our friends. They are special, good people and I really enjoy them. We had really good food ( I have to send a thank you note to the caterer and florist, they did a great job) and I made a new soup, spicy saffron red pepper soup that turned out well. I was glad I made it, because almost everything else had lactose in it that Shannon can't eat and I wanted her to be able to eat something.
Some people brought gifts too, which was very generous. I didn't think it was traditional to do that at a baby naming, but they did it anyway. Erin completed the outfit she knitted, and it is so pretty. It is a pretty deep rose, purplish color, with a rose done in cross stitch on a front pocket. It has a hat to match and came with socks and a pretty onesy with blue flowers. Aleza gave a John Deere tractor which is adorable and I know Sam will love it. Alex and Leslie gave some great toys, a little stuffed bear that is so soft, and a fabric book with plastic slots to place pictures. I guess it is a fabric photo album, and we insert pictures in the plastic case so they will last even with sticky baby fingers. Really cool idea. Betsy made a sweater that is pretty in yellow and brown and the zipper is in the back from the top of the hood all the way to the bottom. Unusual design but it should be easy to get in and out of. Very soft yarn too. I haven't seen Betsy in maybe a year and a half, and she still takes the time to make such a special gift. The sisterhood, which means Sylvia in this case, gave lullaby tapes and a little stuffed toy Torah that is cute, as well as a book explaining the range of Jewish traditions for a daughter. That will come in handy! As thoughtful and incredible as all the gifts were, the last present had me in tears. It was a framed sheet of music. Shannon wrote a lullaby, both the lyrics and the tune, and gave it to her at the baby naming. I haven't plunked it out yet on the piano because I was exhausted today, but I plan to try the tune out tomorrow.
It was a very special evening, and I really enjoyed our friends. Samantha was wonderful and seemed to enjoy the evening too. Ellen and Shannon did an amazing job of keeping her calm and happy. This meant I could get the food ready without having to worry about how Sam was doing. I think they enjoyed holding her. There is a wonderful feeling holding someone so small and precious.
Sam is sleeping now, so I should be too. I just don't want to forget such a great day.
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