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July 9, 2009

Random Thoughts Heading Into The Weekend

Posted: 05:48 AM ET

From Baby Gwen, Morning Express Infant Correspondent (as told to Writer Keith)

Hey all … hope all is going well as you are getting ready for a few off days. I have to tell you being a newborn is tough. The eating, the constant visits, the burping. So far all I can eat is formula which as of now only comes in one flavor. Would it kill these people to make something in strawberry or butter pecan? This milk taste is getting old.

I am telling you ... eating, burping, sleeping and writing for the Morning Express blog can take a lot out of a little girl.
I am telling you ... eating, burping, sleeping and writing for the Morning Express blog can take a lot out of a little girl.

I am somewhat of a night owl. On any given night, I’ll be up from midnight to 5am. My parents don’t seem to mind. Unfortunately, the only things on tv are infomercials and re-runs of “B.J. & The Bear.”

Speaking of TV, my dad likes to watch of this new show called “Beverly Hills, 90210” with me. It’s on 4 times a day. I have no idea how they can crank out new shows every day. What a dedicated cast. However, I do not like the one the call “Donna.” She couldn’t act her way out of a paper bag.

When we were at the hospital, I got to see my first Red Sox-Yankees game with dad. Every time the one called “A-Rod” came up to bat, we both tensed up. I think daddy got tense because he really doesn’t like him. For me, I think it was gas.

People keep asking me what my opinion is of the president’s plans for revamping the health care system. I give everyone the same answer: “What the heck do you want from me? I’m only 4 weeks old.”

I’ve met a lot of people since I’ve been born. These people who have trouble pronouncing the letter “R” flew down to see me for a few days. They are my “Boston grandparents.” My uncle Danny did a great job of feeding me. Plus my godparents are expecting to have my cousin sometime in January. My godmother told us when we were in the hospital that she was pregnant. Daddy said he knew already because how scared my godfather looked when he held me for the first time.

Daddy says he really misses his car. Before I came home, the doctor told him and mommy that they were forbidden from the three-letter word that brought us to the hospital.

I have these diapers that start out yellow, but turn blue when I need a changing. It’s like wearing a Ziplock bag.

I am only a month old, but I already have a security guard. My dog Barrett stood right in front of me right after he smelled me. He also growled at anyone that tried to get near me. That was nice.

I had my first photo shoot a couple of weeks ago. They were primping and prodding me. Hey: I’ll smile when I want to, bub. And what is with the props like angel wings? What am I? Carrot Top?

When we go for rides, mommy and daddy play classical music because they think it will make me smarter. For God’s sake, I am already writing a blog for a major news organization. At this rate, I’ll be doing math by next month. Can’t a girl get some Skynard or some Grand Funk when we are going around town?

Well that’s it for now. Hope you have a nice weekend.

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charlotte   July 9th, 2009 8:47 am ET

i hope you all have a good weekend too. But this is concerning the economy. I think it good for the one the money is helping, but it won't last long because the little people is still not spending. You have to start at the bottom and it will come up. I need a vehicle, but can't go buy one because I have no job. I will buy one as soon as I get a job and fill secure. think about it, if you are doing a job you can't start in the middle. You have to start at the beginning.
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Jane Seaman   July 9th, 2009 9:09 am ET

Rah for the support of Chron's disease program. Our granddaughter and many other young people are suffering. I just saw the comments on the doughnut shop and it would be swell if they could add a doughnut made with recommended foods for Chrons sufferes....like soy milk, rice flour, etc.

Beverly   July 9th, 2009 11:18 am ET

Baby Gwen is delightful, enjoy her she will grow tooooooo fast! Also, saw a streaming comment on the bottom of screen about a "man dies in chcolate factory" no other info. Sounds like the perfect place to die to me especially in the dark chocolate production line! Now that's a good flavor for formula for Gwen!!

Roy Hagen   July 9th, 2009 12:40 pm ET

Hi Baby Gwen,
You are adorable, and quite intelligent at your young age. I have a new grandson who is just about the same age as you. The two of you seem to have a lot in common. Maybe someday the two of you will meet. I hope your Mommy & Daddy are getting enough rest so that they can take good care of you. I don't understand why your Mommy and Daddy are forbidden from their car.

The one called "A-Rod" gives me gas, too. But keep watching because you're going to see the Red Sox win the World Series in your first year of life! It took me 57 years to see that.

And by the way – you're one heck of a writer for your age.

Have a nice weekend, too and say hi to your Daddy for me.

Grandmother   July 9th, 2009 6:09 pm ET

Gwen, you forgot to mention me.

The other Grandmother or Bebe or whatever you decide.

Gibbs   July 10th, 2009 8:04 am ET

Robin i think you should be in the miss america rather than be a judge!

Hawaii bob   July 13th, 2009 9:21 am ET

Just wanna thank cnn 4 retaining SHAPELY LEGGY CURVY Jennifer westhoven! Aloha h.b.

jim nataro   July 14th, 2009 10:00 pm ET

I'm leaving this here because i don't see where else to comment on Jennifer Westhoven's innane commentary this morning on the federal deficit. first, it is incorrect to say our children will have to pay this back: it is not a 30 year mortgage that comes due – nearly all western economies carry accumulated deficits indefinitely. second, it is inappropriate to blame the stimulus: this started under republicans, accelerated with the Iraq war, worsened in recession and the stimulus is only the latest contributor. also remember nothing is more expensive than a deflationary spiral, which this is meant to prevent.
I have an idea: why don't you guys just report the news rather than adding idiotic commentary, or at least balance it with qualified opinion. If I wanted Fox news, I'd have gone there, which is actually a refreshing idea.

Pastor G.   July 18th, 2009 7:04 am ET

Beware of Advanced Technologies Service!!! Facing layoffs at CAT in Mossville, IL 4 of us ATS employees where transfered to Pace at Harrison, AR. We where promised a secure job, plenty of OT, and where made to sign an 18 month contract to work there. We found out the day we arrived, that the plant was facing layoffs, and shutdowns! We do not qualify for unemployment benefits in AR as we have not lived there 6 months, and no longer live in IL so lost those too! As we arrived, and found out the truth, we called to those still coming to warn them, and they where still being lied to that everything was good! ATS is unethical in just the fact that we where moved in May and June, with 118 month contracts, when ATS contract with Pace expires in November!!! BEWARE ALL!!!

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