I confess. The name Spencer didn't exactly roll off my tongue at first. In fact, I had spent many a month trying to think of alternative names for my nephew. Even going so far as to try to strike a deal with Linh during March Madness. Obviously, she di
dn't bite because it turns out I would have won that wager fair and square. But as soon as Spencer was born and I saw him in all his preciousness, the name was the last thing on my mind. Who cares anymore? They could have called him Orange and it wouldn't even matter. So now I can say Spencer, Spencer, Spencer without hesitation. The kid's in danger of being seriously spoiled!
When Spencer wants to, he is very social and smiles at people. A couple
weeks ago, my parents were surprised when they wanted a picture with him, he smiled. Then when they wanted to retake the picture, he smiled again. At Carina's birthday party this afternoon (which is his 2 month date), Spencer was very responsive and interacting with Uncle Quang, Debbie, Aunty Van, and Sam. When Aunty Vi got there, Spencer wouldn't smile. Or when he did, Vi would just miss it. So Vi tried holding him, but when he would smile, it was hard for Vi to turn around and catch it. Even in the picture, Spencer is smiling where Vi can't see it. Eventually, Vi caught his smile.
