Grandma Helaine Had Fun With Us In San Diego

Darling Stella,

Having just returned from San Diego I am so excited by all the wonderful memories I have of so much fun with you and Mommy. We had alot to do to set up a temporary home for you while Mommy directs "The Violet Hour" and Daddy designs the set.

To briefly recap the four day adventure you were a good girl on the plane although mostly what you wanted to do was to walk around and see passengers. A long flight it was, and you never cried even though six hours is more than you can stand without crawling.

Mommy fed you and comforted you all night every night since you did not sleep so well when we arrived (jet lag), and I got up with you in the morning which I adored. Your sweet face and big smile are a great way to start the day, especially since you love early morning cuddles. You are willing to lie still and be kissed for fifteen minutes before it becomes imperative for you to stand up (headboards are good for that because the fall on a bed is not scary for Grandma!).

Mommy, you, and I shopped for two days for food, household items, and toys, and that was okay with you although you hate the car, and the car seat, but if I am in your face you don't cry. As long as you can see interesting things in the stores you are happy, so mostly we kept you in the Baby Bjorn so you could comfortably look around. Mommy has strong shoulders!

On Sunday, Easter Sunday, Mommy took us to the San Diego zoo, and you were very happy there, taking it all in, looking at nature (trees, waterfalls, flowers growing in the ground...things you do not see in NYC although you had little interest in the animals except for the giraffes which you DID notice). You became so exhausted by this adventure that you fell asleep just before we arrive at the Panda bears. We laughed because you missed the highlight but you had a great time anyway. You giggled all day, and made us so happy. Ask to see the sticker photo we took and see you with your tongue sticking out and me and Mommy laughing.

I love your Mommy, Stella, you are lucky to have such a wonderful Mom, so loving, smart, and intelligent. You also have a terrific Dad, and I bet you can't wait to see him tomorrow when he arrives at your new San Diego apartment. You seem happy with your life our darling little Stella.

You made me so happy when you cried when I left to do laundry. We were having a wonderful time playing and you know me well now and you love me. That is good because Grandpa and I plan to be around for a long time to play with and we love you a whole big bunch.

I already miss you more than I can stand!

Much Love,
Grandma Helaine