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192 Monday March 12 - 9:15 A.M. Mornin' Sweety: Just a minute in which to write - we've finished breakfast and Wendy is attending to the affairs of the day. I loved the way you came to visit in my dreams last night. It was so exciting to see you hold Wendy as she looks now, bathe her, surprize me with some yellow towels with white duck borders for her, and there plunk down beside me with your same old grin - while I asked “when are we going to play again?” and then, damnit, I woke up!! I felt awfully good tho darling, and you were more real than I ever remember dreaming before. 9:00 P.M. Two letters #155 and #157 this morning and the Parent's Magazine supplement. Enjoyed your comments in the latter. In the same mail there was a nice letter from Mrs. Conrad asking us up to Berkeley for the last week this month. After making sure I couldn't get a ride I had to write and refuse again. Darling, I hated to do it, but know [pg 2] that alone I couldn't manage both Wendy and even the lightest suitcase. We’d have to go from here, to Monterey to Salinas - to S.F. and finally to Berkeley - a trip of almost six hours, and with Wendy at the heavy, wiggly stage I’d be afraid to try it. I hate to say no, because I’d really love to get away for awhile. Met Dana in town this afternoon - Steve is temporarily at #145 waiting to join his ship. I like Dana, and enjoy having her in Carmel, but she sure does attach herself. It's quite understandable, but a little tiring at times. Barbara told me that at one time in Boulder it had nearly driven Jean to distraction but it doesn't bother me that much - It's awfully lonely up here tonight with the Bensons away - the Major and his wife out and Mrs. Price's house empty. I don't mind it too much, but feel lots happier when I see some lights on. Wendy cut her fourth tooth this morning - they look nicely spaced now, [pg 3] but it's hard to tell whether they will be straight or not til all the teeth are in. #155 Fun hearing about Charley's show - sometime when you feel like it, I’d like to hear more detail. #157 The little bit of advice “To cure [Bruised?] Withers” was supposed to be funny - I'm not getting a warped sense of humor, am I? Were you dubious when you asked “do you mean that you won?” Of course I won - I wouldn't have bothered to make a point of it if I hadn't! Bev play pretty much my type of game; but I've always been able to come out on top. She asked today if I’d play mixed doubles with some CASA men, and I said I’d be glad to - that would really mean a good work out. Tummy! Your better had get rid of it before you get home, or I'll reserve the right to give it a poke every now and then!!! “Plain and fancy lying awake nights” sounds wonderful. Oh how good it will be when we’re together again. No Wendy doesn't have to eat spinach. I don't know whether you [pg 4] will approve or not but windy had her first real spanking the other day. She had been spitting, messing and generally ornery at meal time for about four days straight, and I tried all the remedies I could think of. Finally I spanked in desperation and it worked. I didn't hurt her, but she realized she was doing wrong, and I've had no trouble since. I guess spankings have their place, if administered seldom. Mice - I don't mind hearing about them, but I'm glad I don't have to watch them. The little girl's birthday celebration sounded like fun - I do wish we could have a party for Wendy. Do you have any ideas? To bed now and to browse some more in “Japan's Islands of Mystery.” Goodnight my darling - we send you all our love and a big and little hug. Bobby
