My Brain

I know that right now I have a very primitive brain. It's really rather empty and devoid of knowledge and experience. The biggest thing that happened to me so far was being born. That was just three months ago, or it will be three months ago on January second. The other big thing that happened to me was I got a crib. I don't think about those things much; to be honest, what I usually think about is milk. I have no knowledge of politics, geography, or current affairs yet. I've never read a book or a poem. I don't appreciate music. What turns me on is colored lights and sunlight, anything glitzy and bright. It's like I'm on a wonderful adventure in a new world, enjoying all the colorful sights. My father keeps telling me I have to read Dickens and Faulkner, but I think I'll wait a while for that. First I have to get past Dr. Seuss.

My First Christmas

I really enjoyed my Christmas trip. I met different people on the train. Some of them wanted to talk to me but all I did was give them my sweetest smile. And they were contented and happy to see me. How I wish that I could talk though, then my parents wouldn't get bored with me. Finally, we got to our destination. My grandfather picked us up at the train station. He drove us to my aunt's house where the party was. My eight cousins were already there. They kissed and cuddled me. Oh, my God, they're so big. I'm the only one who's very little. Then party started and we ate and exchanged gifts. I got lucky and received a lot more gifts than I expected.

At the Mall

My parents took me to the mall today. I saw a lot of people there that I've never seen before. All the stores were crowded. Dad get something at Kohl's and when he tried to be on line he changed his mind because it took too long. After that we continued browsing in other stores. One little boy approached me to say hello, and he put the pacifier in my mouth. He was cute and friendly... I wanted him to be my big brother. After awhile I was starving, so Mom suggested feeding me at the food court. They had brought a bottle of milk for me, but I didn't like it. It was on ice and too cold, so Dad tried to warm the bottle in the bathroom but there was no hot water. It was like a comedy of errors. I just drank a little bit then we decided to go home so I could recuperate from my trip to the mall.

Pacifier

Today I figured out something that's been puzzling me for the past two months. See, I've always wanted to get control of my own pacifier, but until today I've had to rely upon my parents to give it to me. My big breakthrough occurred this afternoon as I figured out, first of all, how to get my thick little fingers around the ring holding the pacifier. Next I learned, through trial and error, how to swing the pacifier up toward my mouth. And just like Tiger Woods, who must practice his golf swing ceaselessly, I practiced this move until I finally -- after weeks of trying -- got it right. Now watch out babies of the world! I can pacify myself. Plus, my parents are ecstatic, so much so that they took my picture doing it. You can see my progress in those photos.

Language

I'm learning to speak and I'm only two months old. So far I can say Hmnnnnnn and Unnnnngh. Few people understand me, but that's going to change pretty soon, I'm sure. I have a lot of ideas in my head, but getting them out on paper — or into the computer, like this — is kind of tricky. I'm speaking my own language, and my parents are speaking another language entirely. Hopefully we'll be able to communicate before long. Yesterday, my father was saying, "Come on, kid, talk to me!" . . . If I only could!

Runny nose

I really hate my runny nose, it keeps bothering me especially when I'm sleeping; it wakes me up. Mom trying to vacuum my nose and absolutely I don't like, it feels weird. And at this moment I can't take any medicine to cure this illness. I keep sneezing, I feel sorry for myself, how I wish I can do something to prevent this. But anyway, I'm so proud of myself because I have the courage and braveness to deal with it even though I'm still very young.