Hey!
This is an update from just me, to a smaller group of people special to me. In short: I’m well, our kid is well, and I’m thinking of you and what you might be up to! This email is kinda rambly and unfiltered. There is no obligation to respond or even read this; I’m just out here figuring out how to feel connected to people lol.
Aki turns 6mo today. I think first I just need to say, I’m so grateful. Grateful for this kid, grateful for my support network (that’s you!), grateful for Kevin (also BCC’d—love you!), my circumstances and privileges, my body and mind and spirit. Some days, weeks, months have been hard. But often, I didn’t realize I was having a hard time until I came out the other end. I was just doing the thing, you know? Thank you to *waves arms around* everything!
Aki is great, y’all. I did not expect to be obsessed with him?? I was quite neutral on babies until I had one, and he was crying, and he was making this sound like “ALAAA! ALAAA!” and my first thought was “Wow, that is … so cute. Omg his tears are HUGE!!” Aki is quick to smile back, it’s not too hard to figure out why he’s unhappy, and he sleeps really well. Baby jackpot! We started feeding him solids and it’s been so fun AND just yesterday I spent 30mins trying to help him pass the h*rdest p*op yet before he passed out from exhaustion. It’s bonkers. Nuts.
I’m back at work, Aki is in daycare, and Kevin’s second chunk of parental leave ended on Monday (he’s in SF right now—I’m solo parenting!). So I imagine we’ve entered an adjustment period toward a “new normal”. I suppose we’ll see how it goes, but/and I’m feeling positive about it today. Sending out these vibes for your absorption <3
Random tidbits I need to share for some reason:
- I read and thoroughly enjoyed Moonbound by Robin Sloan, an author I LOVE. Have you read any Robin Sloan books? Would you happen to know of other books I might like if I really really really like books by this guy??
- I’m dealing with some extremely annoying leg/foot pains rn. I’m working on it with a physiatrist but man, I wish I had my mobility from before. Getting back into fitness after pregnancy is a Whole Thing, I’ve learned. I’m eager for the dopamine/serotonin hits, but I don’t think my body is ready yet. It’s tough. I’m trying to be patient with myself.
- We have a TON of travel plans through next year: Hawaii, Chicago, likely San Diego again, maybe Colorado, and JAPAN. Excited to take Aki to these places. I gotta get him a passport.
From Sunset Park,
Yoko :)
PS: Attached is a pic of Aki, on the eve of his 6mo birthday, after his excruciatingly difficult-to-pass po*p
