St. Paul, Minn
Dear Myron:
Just a few lines of news from the old homestead
on Wakefield Ave. We are all fine and enjoying a rather mild sort
or weather for this time of year. Of course, tomorrow we may be up
to our ears in snow.
Sincerely, Mrs. M.
Dec. 5, 1944
Evelyn returned two weeks ago from a sojourn
with Bob. She had been with him for about two months and then Bob
knew he was headed over-seas again so he got a few days leave and brought
Evelyn & the baby home. I suggested Evelyn go back with Bob and
stay with him till he was ready to leave and I would keep the baby here.
I think the two really planned to do this so they were quick to accept
my suggestion. I got on favorably with Raymond Leslie and I know
Bob & Ev enjoyed a couple of weeks to be going places unhampered, altho'
Ev said sometimes in the evening Bob would say, "Wouldn't it be fine to
have the baby here to play with now?" The baby weighed 21-1/2 lbs
about two weeks ago, the day before he was 6 months old. He is the
best natured baby I ever saw. Sleeps all night, wakes up all ready
to play and eats everything he is fed. He tries to suck his fingers,
waves bye-bye and when we tell him to go to sleep he puts the head down
for a few seconds and then looks up with a big smile. I can tell
you we all enjoy him a great deal. His arms and legs are so fat and
solid as a rock. He plays with numerous toys he has and amuses himself
for long periods, sitting in his buggy or lying on his tummy kicking and
talking away to himself. He knows his name and turns to see who has
called him. All in all he's a swell baby. Had a letter from
George yesterday. He is in the same place but would like to get to
France if possible. I think Knoll is going to be the hero of the
poker club after all those missions he has flown over Germany. Met
Marion and you would be surprised to see now white her hair has become.
Her mother moved to Wausau & she lives with her aunt so she has had
to do many household jobs she never did before. She doesn't seem
to like it either. I am looking forward to having the first poker
session here when you boys all get back. I pray for you all every
time I go to Church and also when I say my evening prayers. Bob will
go via the other ocean this time so he will be farther away than ever.
Didn't relish the long boat trip a bit. As yet we have no APO except
the one at Frisco. Regards from all of us and may victory come soon
& hasten the return of you and the rest of the boys.