The Apple Remedy
Emmett spent last weekend up in Maine with Gran Lucy and Grandpa Mac to give James and I some time alone to celebrate our 2-year (dating) anniversary. While it was fun to do some adult things like go out to dinner in Harvard Square, have intelligent conversation and see a movie at the theater, I’m not gonna lie – I missed the little goober.
Of course he just had to do some growing while we were away. Lucy noticed a budding tooth in the front, top row of his gums while he was in her custody, which has without a doubt contributed to his crankiness this week. Luckily though, Lucy also came up with what I’m calling the apple remedy: a semi-peeled apple for Emmett to chew on, which really does the trick. It keeps him occupied, and it feels good on his gums. A lifesaver! Check out the apple remedy in action:
Tart!
The Apple Remedy
In other news, it’s my sister’s (Aunt Adrienne) birthday today. Happy Birthday, A!
Age Timer: 9 months, 3 weeks
Happy Halloween from a Ferocious Blue Monster
That’s right – ferocious. Or maybe just adorable. Either way, Emmett’s costume is awesome. Too bad he’s a little young for trick-or-treating and we have no place to show it off. I’m actually thinking of taking him to the supermarket today for some grocery shopping, because at least some people will be able to see him costumed in person. That is, if he can tolerate being in it for more than 5 minutes (the current record).
Ferocious Blue Monster
"Too Cute to Scare" shirt from Aunt Sara & Uncle Shawn
For mischeif night last night, I carved a pumpkin, toasted the seeds (which are DELICIOUS) and James built our first fire in the apartment’s fireplace. Needless to say it was a nice little fall evening. I’m also pretty darn proud of how well my jackolantern came out. It’s an owl!
Owl Jackolantern
James and Emmett cozying up by the fire.
In past news, Emmett had his 9-month checkup the other week. He was a super champ through the bloodwork. He didn’t even make a peep - it was incredible – though he wailed when they gave him his shots. He’s now a whopping 20 lbs. 4 oz. (46th percentile) and 30.5 inches “tall” (97th percentile). Again, one of the tallest kids in his class!
We had a couple of fun visits this past week. My best friend Niki stayed with us last weekend, and we had a visit from my good friend, Lauren, from high school last Wednesday. More aunts for Emmett!
Crazy Aunt Niki - "We're drying our hair!"
Aunt L
I’m also convinced that Emmett is extremely close to saying “mamma.” In fact, it sounds like he’s already saying it (although he might not exactly know what he’s saying)! Check out this video for evidence. What do you think?
Age Timer: 9 months, 2 weeks
Drunk Baby
When Emmett has a bad day, he goes straight to the bottle. I guess it’s never too soon to have that “Don’t Drink and Drive” chat with your son…
Drunk Baby
Good thing it’s only formula.
Age Timer: 9 months, 2 days (In two more days, Emmett will have spent the same amount of time outside the womb as he did inside!)
WaterFire and Pumpkin Picking with the Grandparents
What a busy weekend! My parents were in town, which is always fun. Saturday we headed down to Providence, where we enjoyed the last night of WaterFire, a sculpture of bonfires on the rivers of Providence. It was really cool and entertaining.
WaterFire man playing with fire
Lit WaterFire braziers
On Sunday, we took Emmett on his first pumpkin picking excursion. We stopped at Shelburne Farm in Stow, where Emmett seemed to thoroughly enjoy the farm animals, a big mound of hay, chewing on pumpkin stems (ugh) and riding tractors like a true farmer.
Mmmm ... pumpkin stems. Nom nom nom.
Playing in the hay with GranD
Farmer Emmett on his tractor
For more pictures of Emmett on the farm, check out the Pumpkin Picking set on Flickr at http://bit.ly/14BsjK.
Age Timer: 8 months, 3 weeks
Welcome Baby Benjamin!
Benjamin Alec finally graced us with his presence yesterday afternoon, following a 2-day long induced labor and subsequent C-section (phew!). Mother, father and baby are all doing well despite their excruciating exhaustion.
Congrats to new parents, Sara and Shawn – you two were definitely troopers! Ben clocked in at 8 lbs., 11 oz. and 21.5 inches long at 2 weeks late.
Now for a look at the handsome little fellow …
Baby Ben
Daddy Shawn with Son Ben
Uncle James (Officially!)
Me and Little Ben
Cousin Meets Cousin (An Attempt)
Age Time: <1 day
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