Holding your own

Dear Aidan,

It's so fascinating that every little thing that we take for granted as an adult has to be learned one by one by a baby. Yesterday the daycare told daddy that we should try to get you to hold your own cup at home. I've been trying to get you to do that for some time, but it takes a lot of practice to get it. Finally you started holding your own cup today. Yay! You are now able to hold your cup that has your homo milk in it while you drink from a straw. I'm trying to stop formula as soon as I can (once the can runs out) so I only fed you formula once in the morning. I was able to feed you formula before you went to bed today.

On a sad note, it was your Vancouver grandma's last day today. I was a little glad that I didn't see her when daddy dropped her off at the airport (I was at work), because I would have felt terrible. She always cries when we part and it really sucks. I just feel so horrible inside. She really hates that we live so far away because she can't just see you when she feels like it. It's so surprising for me to say this, but I wish she could stay a little longer. She made dinner every single day and daddy and I are much happier when she is around. I don't know why, but maybe it's because we have more freedom to do our own thing. She did a lot while she was here- she cooked every night, she helped take care of you, she cleaned the house (and she never cleans!), and she took Rosco for a walk (Rosco loved that!). Well, we are probably going to see her very soon in November, but she will miss you a lot. I know she will be depressed for a while.