Turn that frown right upside down

Dear Lilia,

Yes, I know that it's been almost a month since I wrote you last.  Let's just say that work has been slightly hectic and I'm sorry that it's been so long.  On the plus side, I have lots of things to write about (most of which I can't remember right now, but I'm sure that they'll come to mind).

During the last few weeks you've learned to smile a bit more.  You tend to smile a lot as you're going to sleep (that's not so random, who doesn't enjoy sleeping?), but the strange part is that you also smile a lot as you're waking up.  Are you sure that you're our daughter?  Mommy and I aren't exactly known for being morning people, so I have NO idea where you got the idea that waking up in the morning is a happy thing.  For the time being, I'll just continue to think that you're just excited to see us whenever you wake up, and that's why you smile.

The one thing I don't seem to understand is that you don't smile when Mommy or I tickle you.  That tends to make you grunt.  I'm not sure if you know yet, but grunting isn't exactly lady like.  In fact, I tried to teach Mommy to grunt a while ago and she couldn't get it down, so I know you didn't get your skills from her.  If you could teach her how to do it, that would be awesome.  She seems to have problems getting the guttural sound in her throat to come out, so that should give you a starting point.

Wow, I sure got off topic there.  What I was trying to say is that most people tend to smile and laugh when they get tickled (unless they're in a bad mood, but I don't think you are 100% of the time).  So next time that I tickle your feet or your belly, please humor me and give me a little smile.  They're a lot of fun to look at.

I sure hope that you know that Mommy and I love you very much little girl.  You're only 7 weeks old and we're already wrapped around your little finger, so please throw us a bone and let us know how you feel through your smiles.

Love,
Daddy