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178 February 27 - Tuesday - 8:00 P.M. My dearest one: Came home from town this morning to find your #144 Special about Fran's visit. What fun! I'm eagerly waiting now for #143 which hasn't arrived yet to tell me more. I'm going to write Mrs. C. a brief note tonight to five her a second hand account of Fran's good health and spirits - And now so much I want to write about- Didn't you even get a peek at the new baby? It must be nice to have such a comparatively easy delivery - No, I'm not getting “Life” either - when I wrote to Muz today I mentioned it so that she could check. Gave Bobbie your message about the sand picture. He was delighted and promised on the spot to make “Warren one all for himself.” Bobbie is such fun - today he told me all about his ride on the ‘Shufflin’ (Shetland pony) and his ‘wubba’ doll which he thought Wendy ought to chew on. I asked him to say rhubarb and it came out wubab! He didn't quite understand the difference [pg 2] between ‘wubab’ and ‘woot beew’ (one of his favorite treats) til I showed him a dish of rhubarb I’d just cooked - and when I asked if he’d like some he said dubiously “No sank you.” This morning I took Wendy into bed with me and tried to get her to repeat da-da, mum-my, and Wendy. The only one she does repeat is da-da. Anyway I asked her after awhile if maybe she couldn't think of some way to bring you home soon. The corners of her mouth went down and she said ‘Naw.’ I laughed until I ached, and decided it was time for breakfast. She is such a precious sprout. This afternoon I looked up to see her standing in her play pen clad only in shirt and sweater. Somehow or other she had wiggled out of her panties, and when they slid down, nearly stepped out of them. Her legs are so sturdy and sound. I love to watch them. She hasn't yet quite figured out why she can't walk thru the bars on the pen, and gets sort of mad after awhile. Yesterday I offered her a box of cookies and she reached in and took one! Today I gave her a pretzel [pg 2] and she ate it with a funny unsure look on her face. It was the first salt she's ever tasted. About the baby oil - before I send any why don't you try the dispensary, and if they don't have any - how bout some light salad oil from the galley - I'll send some on second thought - in another box next week, but in the meanwhile check and see what you can find. And Fran - is he going to Hawaii for reassignment? I'm glad to hear he took everything so well, and has profited by his experience. Was glad to hear too that he’d given you some incentive for writing to Cal. Wouldn't it be funny if we lived in Berkeley after the war for awhile. I wouldn't mind at all if we could afford it. What little I saw during my brief sojourn I liked - and it is convenient to San Francisco. I'm anxious for you to start getting some replies to your letters. Wouldn't it be wonderful to know what we’re going to do after you get home to stay? [pg 3] Henry - has he left H.? I haven't heard from Jean in ages - did Fran know anything? Had to laugh about George C. and the regimentation at Ord. Darling, that so called regimentation doesn't affect the married men who are living out at all. They all get home every night, every week-end, and sometimes during the day. Jim Johnstone remarked that it was the best vacation he's had since he's been in the Navy. I wouldn't want you idling around any length of time just to go out again, but I can't think of anything more wonderful than your getting on the staff - not that there seems to be any chance - Just went in to cover Wendy - she doesn't sleep froggy fashion anymore, but spread eagle on her tummy - one arm flung over her head and the other down at her side - with the palm of her hand turned up just [pg 4] like her daddy. Finally got my ring this morning and it feels ever so much better. The [16?12] of the engraving was rubbed out but I don't think I'll have it reengraved now - it can wait til some future time when I leave the ring to be cleaned. There is no possibility of it slipping off my finger - even in soapy water, and I feel lots safe about it. Received an envelope of clippings from you - I do love to read your comments. Got our bank statement today, and came out right again. With bills paid including rent after my allotment comes we should have $284 to start the month. We’re gradually getting up to our $250 end of the month balance. After that everything goes into our saving account. After father is paid off, and you can send some savings too, we ought to accumulate a back log for those first few hectic months after you get out of the Navy and have to [pg 4] get reoutfitted (it isn't one word it is? or is it??) This afternoon when we got home we met Gerry and Dicky. Gerry stopped to make a phone call, and I gave her an extra set of Ernie Pyle's columns Muz sent. Miss you more after the first three months - darling each day it gets worse until sometimes I think I just can't wait another minute to see you. You better be well padded - ‘cause I'm going to hug you as tight as I can, and never let you get away from me again. Everytime the phone rings I immediately think ‘Warren!’ It's just automatic, and I always feel disappointed when I hear someone else at the other end of the line. When you do phone from H. I'll probably cry, because even just thinking about it brings tears to my eyes. I do want to hear your voice again, but I’d gladly forgo that if it meant that you could stay right where you are, and not [pg 5] farther out. Goodness! this is a long letter for me - It's fun to let myself go every once in while and just write til I'm all ‘writ’ out. Lots and Lots and Lots - just multiply that on and on with all my love to you darling - Bobby 27/43 Left Boulder by bus - stop in Denver - arrived Colorado Springs - decided to stay at the “Antlers” - huge room - 3 beds! Met Carol Steers and her husband when we went driving and dancing in the “Copper Grove.” 27/44 Warren went skiing up at Winter Park today with Toni and Jim [Wortham?]- steak and apple pie for dinner (The W's and Blacktons are in Wash. now)
