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122 Jan. 8. Monday- 7:30 P.M. My dearest one: You have two very sleepy and sandy sweeties tonight. This has been a beautiful summery day, and we spent the afternoon on the beach with Helen and Robert. This morning while we were downtown I bought a sunsuit (Shorts, shirt and skirt) in a cotton print - think you will like it. We came home for lunch, and started out right away. Wish you could have seen Wendy - she looked precious, such a satisfactory baby - she always looks like a picture no matter I put on her. This afternoon she had on light blue sharkskin overalls, white skivvy skirt, and pink sunbonnet - bare feet and big smile. She just loved the sand - I stood her up and she wiggled her toes delightedly - It was warm enough to take off her clothes except for undershirt and pants, and she looked so cunning. Robert and I ran all over the beach, waded a bit and built a sandcastle. Can hardly wait for Wendy to walk. I took a number of pictures - hope they come out, because I do want you to see how Wendy looked. [pg 2] On our way down, we had to pick Robert up at school. It was dismissal time, and all the children clustered about Wendy's buggy. She giggled and laughed at them and held her arms out - it was priceless - I'm so glad she's a happy friendly sprout. She was so tired tonight that I just sponge bathed her - gave her a small supper, and tucked her in. Think I will give her an extra bottle before I go to bed - and that won't be long now. Walter had a yellow fever shot, and felt awful. They are really giving them the works. I gave you the wrong Navy number in yesterday's letter its #39 or 36 - something, can't just remember. Remember Commander [Lodge?] - the psychiatrist? He got sent to Washington on a special assignment. Wendy's proofs weren't ready this afternoon, but they are promised for tomorrow. I'm going to order 1 5 x 7 for you, plus one of the small size - the latter I will probably be able to mail in a letter. Managed to get a few things for your box today - be sure and let me know if you ever have a special yen anytime. Sure would like to cook a meal for you right away. [pg 3] Marge and Pat are going to go down to the beach with us tomorrow if it is a nice day. She went to the doctor today for the first time. Me too next time, unless I have another sick siege - that is the only part of another pregnancy that I dread. Tho with you to comfort me, I'm sure I could even go thru that part again. No sprouts tho til you are home for good - and I think I want a good year free with you. And darling that time just can't come soon enough. This is the beginning of the flower season out here and it's lovely - heather, daisies, roses, all kinds of geraniums and begonia and a yellow bush that some what resembles forsythia. Just about every day I find something new on our trips back and forth from town. I still have your pointsetta plant, and it looks as if it will last another week. The ivy plant you sent in September is growing beautifully, and I have it out on the patio. No mail from you today - I'm anxious to know if you've gotten my Christmas letter yet and so many answers to questions I've asked. I love you sweety - you are always with me Bobby
