Journey with You

I know it’s still early for Cyrus to actually learn to talk. He is just making noises at this stage. Starting last week, he’s started making totally different sounds. They are like “dadada” or “dia dia dia.” They also seem like a sentence. Both me and DH are very excited about this new development. Though he may still be too young to understand, we told him I’m “mama” and he’s “dada.” He looks so cute when he was “talking.”

A few days ago, Cyrus somehow managed to roll himself next to my piano. He saw his own reflection on the piano and started interacting with it. It was so interesting so I taped it. What’s curious is that he wouldn’t show the same interests if I hold him standing in front of a mirror.

On that note, I am thinking he should be old enough to understand that his not being able to see something doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Last night, I was nursing him on the couch while DH was watching TV. He turned and wanted to see it. I put my hand in front of his eyes to block the view and he would push my hand away every time. It’s amazing how babies learn so fast.
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Cyrus is 7 months old now. Time is going really fast. I was watching Cyrus’ birth video the other day. Boy, he was so tiny. Children grow up too quickly. It’s so true.

Just a few weeks ago he wasn’t able to sit without support. Now he can sit and play with toys for a while all by himself. I usually put a pillow behind him just in case if he falls backwards. He is getting really good. He can handle being on tummy for a long time too. He can use his two arms to move toward left, right, and backwards. He didn’t mean to move backwards of course. Yesterday I saw him on his all four and swayed his body back and forth for a few seconds. I only caught the very last on tape. I hope he will do it again. On that note, we really need to get started on baby proofing. He is going to crawl in no time. Maybe we need to lower his crib also.
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Flying time from Taipei to US is shorter. We departed at dinnertime so I thought Cyrus would be able to sleep most of the time. He didn’t. Before we arrived at Seattle, he only slept for 3 hours. I wanted to let him cry to sleep in the car seat. However, the mother next to us couldn’t stand Cyrus’ crying and insisted me “do something”. I was closing my eyes and she shook my pillow. “Your baby is crying,” she said. I said, “that’s how he is before he falls asleep.” She obviously didn’t believe and said “maybe his paper(diaper) is dirty.” Well, I did change him and it didn’t matter. I ended up holding him in my arms until he was too tired to stay awake. I felt going nuts.

On the way to get my checked in luggage out to go through customs, the only elevator was broken. I was in line with a bunch of passengers needed wheelchair. I needed to get back to the gate and the time was running out. I decided to make several trips downstairs, carrying Cyrus in the car seat, my carry-on, diaper bag, and the stroller. Thanks to a custom guy helping me with my almost-30kgs-luggage, I went through customs without any hassle.
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Dear Cyrus’ Daddy,

I spent all day dowloading and editing the video clips I filmed in Taiwan and burned them on DVDs. It wasn’t perfect but I was happy about it, considering it’s my first time. I am feeling sad about leaving my parents again. Who knows when the next time is. I’ll miss my friends too. I only got to see them once or twice. Three weeks seem like a long time but it flew by. Sigh.

Love, Esther and Cyrus

Dear Cyrus’ Daddy,

After living in US, I’ve missed many important friends’ weddings. What a shame! I finally got a chance to do it this time. The groom is my college friend. Don’t know the bride.

The reception was at a restaurant in Taipei. My parents dropped me off and took Cyrus with them to visit my aunt and cousins. Chinese wedding receptions are notorious for not starting on time. Thank goodness this one started half hour later only. I was worried about Cyrus needing to nurse and not taking bottles.
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