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79 Friday Dec. 1- 6 P.M. My dearest darling: Wendy has just gone to bed after throwing you a very sleepy goodnight kiss. Now she is talking to her rattle in a very soft, sleepy voice - Poor little sweetie; she's had another stuffy day - and last night I was up with her twice. Except for her button nose she seems to be fine, so I am not too concerned. And - guess what - Wendy sat up for about five minutes this afternoon! She can't get up from lying down, but she can sit very well once you help her up. Noticed something else tonight- when she's on her back she grabs a foot in each hand - her coordination is much better. She loves to play with this pen - especially to bite it - guess her gums are sore. This afternoon I started putting together her sub bonnet. If it's much too big when I'm through, may send it on to you to see and then when you mail the package back, the bonnet and panties may fit. It's been raining all day so Paula stayed with Wendy while I went to town and did our errands. Mailed the Christmas package to Memphis. Had a grand letter from Fran's mother which I mailed on to you. Wendy and I will be going up there the week-end of January 5th from Friday to [pg 2] Monday. Paula is driving and we will go along with her. Will take Wendy's basket for her to sleep in - don't think it will be so bad, just for a few nights, and she has been using it alright in the car. Honey - what would you think of Wendy and me moving up to Berkeley if we can find a place (and that's a big if) I feel so much out of things down here - and would welcome the chance to be able to go into San Francisco - perhaps to concerts, etc. with Margarita, and then just living near a university is a stimulus in itself. Thought I’d speak to Mrs. Conrad about it and see what she thought of the idea. I'm sure I'm going to like her, and am looking forward so to going up, and to some intelligent conversation - No damn it, I'm not a blue stocking, just have an itch to learn and when you’re not here to share it with me - or at least give a sympathetic scratch or two - it's twice as bad. Heard a commentator sometime today talking about wage difficulties on Saipan and Tinian (Settled by Civil Affairs - 50¢ per day) - newly introduced ceiling pieces, 15¢ haircuts - 3¢ mending per hr. etc. There have been numerous reports of Japanese suicide squadrons attacking the Marianas. The islands seem to be getting much more publicity of all sorts recently - sounds [pg 3] like a paving ground for things to come. Saw Dr. Parker - and my tooth is to be repaired on the 14th. His last bill was $25 - yipes - at that rate I'll be eating air this month - Hope Santa Claus brings us a check To get supper now - more at bed time. 9:00 Have just finished about ¾ of Wendy's bonnet and had to stop cause I got a crick in my neck. Gosh darling I miss you - increasingly so if that's possible - keep thinking you will be home soon, and it hurts so deeply when I realize I've just been indulging in my favorite pastime of wishful thinking. Must nose drop little sweetie now - she uses Neo Synetherine, and it does seem to help. I would give anything to have you come to me - I feel so empty- My love goes with you always Bobby 1/42 Found [?] Down to see Dr. Russell - Lunch at Elizabeth [Norman?] - Grandmother - tracked down Japanese tutor!! Alumni Meeting in Home Room - dancing in “C” room 1/43 Tea with the Mays - supper at Owen's - Williams stopped by
