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[alt_nymphadora]

Thanks to all for your well-wishes and visits. It's been a whirlwind, to be sure, but Adam is a delightfully easy-going baby (just like his da, that one), and hasn't given us a spot of worry yet. We're still all settling in to the new pace of things, but I'm very much looking forward to stretching my legs a bit tomorrow and seeing as many of you as can make it on Sunday, and making introductions.

Alice, any suggestions in mind for where my Saturday afternoon can be used best? As long as it involves a bit of out of doors in it, and some walking around (not too much, mind!), I have a feeling I'll be in heaven. (I do want to stop by and see Cecelia, regardless.)

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Re: Private Message to Charlie

[alt_nymphadora]

It is rather heady, isn't it? Whenever he falls asleep on my shoulder, it's like I've accomplished something miraculous. And it's so simple to keep him happy right now -- just a pat on the back, a dry nappy, and a full belly.

I can't wait for the rest of it, though. When he sorts out what his favourite colour is, or what foods he absolutely detests, or which toy is the one that scares away boggarts.

Re: Private Message to Charlie

[alt_charlie]

I'm looking forward to teaching him how to read, oddly enough. Every time I'm in a shop these days I find myself looking over at all the children's books and trying to figure out which ones (if any) send the right messages.

You know, I haven't asked. Are you disappointed that he's not a metamorph? (Or if he is, that he hasn't shown it yet.) I mean, I don't think you would be, but we haven't talked about it.

And is it just me being a proud doting papa, or is he really focusing on things far better than a newborn should be? Only I think he's figured out doors -- when you left the room earlier, he turned his head around to look at the wall where you would have been walking on the other side. And it might have been coincidence, but it didn't seem like it. That's early for that sort of thing, isn't it?

Re: Private Message to Charlie

[alt_nymphadora]

Frankly, I'm just delighted he seems like a perfectly, wonderfully, delightfully ordinary baby, and that he didn't come out green or glowy. I hope he won't feel too terribly left out, having to keep the same boring face all the time, but you, Remus, and Sirius do tend to provide some balance to things, and there are hair dying charms in a pinch.

Although now you've got me questioning the ordinary part. Yes, it's too early. His eyes won't be good enough for focusing properly for another few months.

Part of me thinks it's proud doting papa. But we shall have to wait and see, shan't we? And love him to bits regardless.