Grand Kathy to the Rescue!

Sorry we've been silent for so long.  We ran into technical problems with the camera.  But, in a switch of the usual stereotype. Grand Kathy came to town and used her digital savvy to help us workaround it.  So, here's some Mother's Day photos from a trip to the DC Aquatic Gardens with friend Will Savage:

Hope we'll be back in full operation soon.  Meanwhile, for those of you curious about the new house, here's a peek:

Can You Have Too Much of a Good Thing?

According to Emmett's pediatrician, the answer is yes. Here are Emmett's two month stats:

Weight 16 lbs 5 oz-- 100%
Height 24 1/4 inches-- 90%
Head Circumference 16 1/8 inches-- 75%

Thomas' 2 month stats are lost in the mists of time. However, at one month Emmett was 1 lb more than Thomas had been (almost 13 lbs vs. almost 12 lbs for Thomas) so he's probably still running a bit bigger. Dr. Sexter said it was fine that Emmett weighs 16 lbs at 2 months but she doesn't think he should weigh 18 lbs at 3 months. How she thinks we can stop this from happening, I don't know.




Emmett has a sizeable baby cousin, Theodotia. Theo's 2 month stats can be found here-- http://elsieasayo.blogspot.com/2008/09/theo-had-her-two-month-check-up-at.html.
I don't want to get all competitive, but let's just say we look forward to a wrasslin match sometime soon.

Also, does anyone know anyone who needs some newborn baby boy clothes? Because we seem to have grown out of all of ours.



Thomas on the other hand has decided that he won't be growing up--

Things We Like

Here are some things we like right now:

Dinosaurs!



Smiling



Our friend Addy (girl with wings next to Thomas)



Baths


Vanessa, the brilliant Brazilian babysitter.

Emmett's Fist Two Months

This is the illustrated history of the Kirkpatrick boys of Washington D.C.. Inspired by our west coast cousins, but a little late to the blogging game, we're picking up right in the middle of things. Here's Thomas:

and this is Emmett:


aka "Fatty." Emmett Peter Kirkpatrick just arrived recently on March 4th. He has been warmly welcomed by many. First on the scene were Grandma Nancy and Grandpa Doug who capably looked after us while we got used to the new situation:


But many others have come as well!



Including namesake Grandpa Peter:


Grandpa Peter sure can tell a story:


Here's Emmett's dimple, which is just like his Dad:

Here's Emmett on his way to an Obama Inauguration party.


It's common to feel sorry for new parents of 2, because it is a lot of work.

But we're managing.

Drop by if you're ever nearby!

Next up: Emmett's 2 month stats. Watch out, Theodotia!