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End of Paternity Leave

Violet told us to go out to a nice dinner. Whatever makes baby happy.

I know you miss the paternity beard. That's ridiculous, it looked terrible. 

More Week 3

Bath time

Violet laying down some crank.

She behaved well when we went out for burgers. Model parents that we are.

Ugh. My heart is full.

Week 3

Deep in thought

Ring sling tryout

We had an mid-day fizzy drink in honor of the Preakness.

I know this is Violet's blog, but Angela is just the cutest.

Out to breakfast at Juicy Kitchen.

Enjoying our time with Dad on paternity leave

Lunching at Bells. Violet was a huge fan of the bibimbop.

I really love my parents bed. Sadly, for me, they won't let me sleep in it.

I like sleeping on Dad

I'm also a fan of my wubbanub

Dad braving the daunting task of clipping my nails

Study--Sleep deprivation from newborns often leads to manic plumbing fathers.

What is Violet thinking...

So, lately when Violet and I are having some alone time, I can't help but wonder what ridiculous adult things she's thinking when she makes all of these wonderful faces. Fortunately, I'm already 100% attuned to her behavior, sounds, and smells, and I never ever say to her out loud at night, "I have absolutely no idea what you want." In order to help all of you understand her a little better, I offer the following examples of my baby whispering skillz.

"Yes, Father, I can see your thoughts. It's fortunate for you that I can't speak yet. "

"The sommelier spoke of stone fruit and black currant, but the dominant aroma I'm getting is dirty diaper."

"Don't get cute with me, pal. I told you to leave those college fund financials in my crib by yesterday morning."

"Warning! Diaper capacity at 98%....99%...."

"I see that thermometer in your hand. Why don't you just walk away, and no one has to get hurt. "

No thoughts here, we were just singing Bohemian Rhapsody and got to the "Galileo!" part

And then I missed one of the high notes.

A window into a sleep-deprived mind

I put Violet in this outfit the other day and loved it.

However, for the rest of the day, I kept thinking of THIS. Which I also loved.

Angela does not agree that our baby looked like Purple Rain-era Prince, but it isn't as if there are a lot of other people out there who sport the purple ruffle.

For her part, Violet refused to weigh in.

Nonetheless, I say she was feeling it, because around 3 AM, she was all, "Let's Go Crazy".