Hanging out on the patio (left to right) Jasper, Emmitt, Ella, and Jensen. We were in a Centering program together- our pre-natal care. All babies were born in Jan. and we have kept in touch with everyone and try to have reunions every month. It has been a great way to make friends with babies since we don't really have any otherwise (in Seattle).

Emmitt got SO excited when we stood him up next to the other babies. He smiled and grabbed for Ella's hands.

Centering friends (and Francios of course)

drinking wine with Mike and Robin

drool

The next few pictures I was trying to capture the long hairs on top of his head. They are so cute and stick up like peacock feathers.

Emmitt practicing sitting up with Francios of course

Business socks (funny if you know the song)

My sweet boys!Emmitt has officially found his thumb.

Emmitt as ummmmmm not sure....wait maybe an artichoke?

Andrea and Jo as a pickle and ummmmm not sure

E and K at the Oyster Bar

We have decided to start taking pictures of our adventures with Francios (the giraffe). Here he is at Emmitt Watson's Oyster bar in the Market.

Sweet guy getting ready for a trip to the market

Emmitt and Uncle Gribas (mom posting blog in background)

Since last post Grandma Jo finished up her visit. It was very hard to say goodbye. We wish all grandparents lived down the block. Having kids will do that I guess! Anyways, we had a wonderful time just hanging out around the house and going for occasional adventures in the city. Emmitt really seemed to connect with his grandma and I'm sure is saying "where did that sweet lady go that just couldn't get enough of me". We miss you Jo! Thanks for everything. The other pictures are a collection of Emmitt around the house looking cute and then some pictures with his Centering friends. Emmitt really got excited about the other babies, especially the sweet little girl Ella. E is getting SO big. He can now sit up on his own (we have to put him in that position first) he grabs for toys and everything else. He no longer sleeps in restaurants but instead is the baby that is banging on the table and throwing things on the ground. I find myself saying "when I was a server would this have pissed me off?". Kevin and I now certainly have an appreciation for kid friendly restaurants that serve good drinks and food- hard to find. Love to you all!

Love that smile

Early morning love

Emmitt is now so preoccupied with the camera he stops smiling when you take the picture

passed out during play

Baby and Momma

sweet feet

Bubbles

Snuggling with Grandma

Grandma Jo is here!

Cute rocker

The Jackson's

Grandma Jo came for a visit this week. She and Emmitt have been enjoying each others company quite a lot! He screams/talks to her and she responds with sweet nothings to him. He has found his voice and now practices using it regularly. As you can see in the video he is active, active, active and loves to yell. Sleep update....still sucks! So, I have thrown in the towel and now sleep with Emmitt. I know, I know, you say "that will start bad habits" "he will never leave your bed" "you need to just let him cry". Well, easy for you to say- try working full time nights and then getting no sleep on your days off- I am over it and last night we slept like 2 good sleeping babies! I welcome your opinions and thoughts though! Hope everyone is well! Happy memorial day!

Just a little more spit up----yummy curdled milk- it is the latest scent from baby land perfumery

Fun wouldn't be complete with Emmitt unless spit up and drool were involved

already having fun in the excersaucer

Emmitt- "what the heck is this thing". First time in overwhelming Excersaucer. He is enjoying it quite a lot now.
Emmitt particularly enjoys cold glasses in his mouth- so every time I have a nice frosty beer he wants to suck on the glass. YUMMMMMMM sloppy baby spit glass.

Learning to roll! He's a genius!Now if he could just learn to sleep!

Father and Son- they totally look alike!

Sweet sloppy face- E with K

Emmitt and Francois kissing

Emmitt and his friend Francois- the French Giraffe- Emmitt has learned that Francois's face is great to suck on. When you squeeke Francois Emmitt grabs him and puts his face in his mouth.

Emmitt learning to roll from back to belly- first time caught on tape- to The National's new album playing in the background- fitting since he heard The National repeatedly in the womb.



Tired Emmitt after several rolls Emmitt playing in Excersaucer for first time

Emmitt is officially into his 4th month now. He had his 4 month check up on Wednesday. He now weights 13lbs 14oz and is 24 3/4 inches long. He is still in the 50% for everything except weight, he's between 25-50% for that. The same day he had his Dr's appointment he learned to roll over from his back to belly. There is video of it posted. It was super cute- he kept doing it over and over again until he got tired- there is video of that as well. We are all doing great. Sleep deprived, but great. Enjoy!

Making Emmitt Giggle

One of only 4 pictures we took while G-ma Connie visited

G-ma did bedtime routine every night!

HORRIBLE picture of me- but again only 4 pictures were taken so have to post them!

Grandma put Emmitt down for a nap. When I went to check on him 30 mins later he was not sleeping but playing with his toes- swinging- as happy as can be.


giggles

playing with dad


Naked time

This past week grandma Connie visited. It was a wonderful trip! G-ma helped take care of Emmitt while I slept and helped take care of me while I was awake and exhausted. She also helped take care of Kevin who was working 14 hour days and covering the Emmitt night shift by cooking wonderful meals for us and cleaning up the house! She even cleaned the mold off the bathroom walls (on Mother's day). I could not have been happier to have my momma here-definitely needed it. Emmitt had a fantastic time with her as well. They went for walks, pretended they were in Paris(eating baguettes and drinking cafe- okay g-ma was), and played outside. I could tell they both enjoyed each others company quite a lot. G-ma got our bedtime voodoo routines down and became an expert "put Emmitt down for AT LEAST an hour nap". The only bummer was we did not take nearly enough pictures while she was here. Emmitt now is 16 weeks (today!) he is becoming quite a character- laughs a bunch, smiles all the time, and is almost always pleasant. His sleep still sucks, but oh'well! We are having a blast.

LOVE MY TOES!

Bedtime FUN!

Emmitt is getting CHUBBY! 14 Weeks

Since Emmitt decided he is done sleeping like his newborn self and I have become obsessed with finding ways to get him to sleep longer bedtime has taken on several routines. It is kind of like Voodoo (as a co-worker calls it). I must complete all rituals before Emmitt's head hits the mattress, otherwise no sleep for mom or dad. So, now we have a ritual of naked time right before bath time. It all started one night when Emmitt was getting super fussy, way before bedtime, and I laid him down on the bed naked and he instantly calmed down and started smiling. Now, just when he starts to get fussy (about 30 mins before his scheduled bath time) we lay him on the bed and play. Kevin has started a new game (videos) that Emmitt loves and now that he has found his toes and baby boy parts he has a great time rolling around on the bed, smiling, and talking. It is a fun time of day that ends abruptly when you take him out of the bath and he SCREAMS! Enjoy bedtime fun photos and video!