Diana J. Limjoco

Well life with Alysha is certainly not boring.  I have to admit that I am not fond of this phase of babyhood.  Everyone keeps saying, "Oh! You will miss this phase".  I keep thinking which part of this phase will I miss? And I can't say I miss baby poo, baby drool etc."

She is a very cute and good baby.  The nanny spoiled her while we were in the States to being carried, but I was able to nip that in the bud.  She now only crys when she's messed her diapers, needs feeding, is in an uncomfortable position etc. Just as it was before we went to the States.

Alysha's main nanny, Cris, had to go back to the provinces.  My mom sent over her maid, who is fill in nanny, but I miss Cris, the main nanny.  We have Alysha most of the day. I read and sing to her etc so she will at least have exposure to books and music.

At 59 I can't honestly say I like this part of babyhood.  I guess I was just not given the mommy gene.  I do love her and miss her when I can't see her! So attachment is already there.  I want the best for her to be sure.

My back is too bad to carry her for long periods of time. My mom bought her a walker, and that has been a life saver, as she loves walking around in it.  I have already issued three traffic violations to her for: reckless driving, driving under the Influence of mushed carrots, and swerving and plowing into the dog!  I just tear off a corner of the newspaper, hand it to her and tell her the violation, but she thinks that is soooooo funny!

I really cannot abide baby poo!  Actually I would enjoy a nice root canal if that were the choice between changing baby poo diapers!  I had to change her diaper yesterday, as the temp nanny had to rush her daughter to the hospital, after she ran smack into the sliding glass door and cutting her leg!  Between being anxtious over the nanny's child and baby poo, well, it did strain my nerves.

I really needed a cigarrette after abstaining from smoking with all the visiting children around, so I was lighting one and suddenly realized Alysha was still sitting in a friends lap, I just wanted to say "Darling, please hold your breath while granny D smokes!" I did say it aloud and everyone said it would make a good sitcom of a granny doing her best to raise a child, not having ANY experience with children ever before!  Thanks guys! Hey! I'm doing my best ok?  I have always been the spoiled diva in this family, so I think I deserve credit for trying! Sheesh! hahaha

Anyway, those are my thoughts on raising a baby.  If you have any baby raising advice, please feel free to share them with me.
Diana