Worst Mom in the World!

Dear Dain,
Today I feel like the worst mom in the world.  I feel so stupid when it comes to all the new things you need as you grow.  I thought I was doing so well and that you were happy, healthy, and getting everything you needed...until today.
Daddy and I have been trying to figure out the whole solid food and formula thing since you started eating solid food almost two months ago.  In the beginning, it was relatively easy because you didn't eat a lot of the solid food so you were still eating your normal bottles.  Recently, you've begun to eat nearly a whole jar (4oz!) of food or more at each of your 3 solid food feedings a day and so, Daddy and I thought if you ate less than a whole jar we should make up the difference between that and 5 oz with formula (eg. if you ate 3 oz of food, we gave you 2 oz formula).  We also thought if you ate a whole jar of food that you didn't need any formula.  Of course, we knew that you needed liquids so you didn't dehydrate, so we were giving you water with your meal. 
I've been really concerned about doing this because I've noticed a change in your mood lately.  So, I called the doctor's office today to make sure we were doing the right thing.  Turns out, your supposed to get 20-30oz of formula in addition to whatever you want to take of your solid foods.  The nurse told me that you could either eat the formula (a whole bottle if you wanted!) after or while you were eating your food or that we could give you water with your food and then feed you a whole bottle as a snack between solid feedings.  The last couple of days you've been averaging only about 15 oz of formula at most!  I feel so horrible.  All this time when you got whiny, I thought it was either because you were bored, your gums were hurting, or you were tired.  And I was wondering why you seemed so much more tired than normal...you haven't been getting the nutrition you need!  How did I not know this?!?
I am so sorry baby boy.  I try so hard to make sure that you are well taken care of and that you have everything you need and want.  You are everything to me.  I feel so terribly that you've been trying to tell me you were hungry and I didn't know.  I vow to do better from here on out...and if I'm not sure about something, I will bug the doctors instead of assuming I know what I'm doing.
Please forgive me.  I can't wait for you to level out again and your demeanor to get back to normal.  You're such a happy, sweet boy.
I love you so very much!

Love,
Mommy

Little Water Baby

Dear Dain,
Today we went swimming.  It wasn't our first time, but we had the most fun today that we've ever had!  You kicked and splashed and pretended you were a Dainasaur, roaring and squealing with delight whenever you splashed or a 'big kid' came by and said hi to you.  I so enjoy watching you when you're having so much fun! 
We also went to the library today.  You really like going into the Children's Room and seeing all of the other children enjoying their books.  We checked out some books and CDs, as we do every week, three of which were Curious George - your current favorite. :)  Mommy tries to read to you everyday while you're jumping in your jumperoo...that is after we've watched an episode or two of Curious George!  You love the colors in the picture books and when Mommy makes silly voices or sounds when she reads.  I love that you enjoy books so much and you're only 6 months old!
Right now you're sleeping peacefully in your crib...I guess Mommy wore you out because you don't normally nap this long during the week!  I'm glad you're enjoying your nap and I look forward to playing and reading our new library books when you wake up!
Sweet boy, this summer is going by WAY TOO FAST!  Mommy only has a few more weeks until she has to go back to work.  I'm not looking forward to leaving you at all.  I've enjoyed being able to spend every day with you watching you learn and grow right before my eyes.  You amaze me everyday with your curiosity and love for the world around you.  And the way you soak up every little bit of new knowledge like a sponge- Everyday you seem to learn something new or learn to do something all on your own!  It's amazing to me!  I've taught kids for 7 years now and I've watched students make years worth of progress in one year.  I never thought their progress would be so dwarfed as it has been by you!  The amount that you have learned to do in six months blows my mind!  You're so smart!
Well, you're waking up now, so I have to go.  I love you sweet angel!

Love always,
Mommy