It’s been some time since I’ve posted an update on the kids, and don’t think it’s because there’s not enough material!
Will is 4 months and counting and weighed in at almost 16 pounds at his last doctor appointment. He reminds me of the stories of my brother Jared – a very good eater (great chunky thighs), very happy with gummy smiles and a laugh straight from his belly, a natural in the “johnny jump-up”, and I’m sure Jared loved me as much as Will loves Amelia!
Amelia will start preschool in September and my mistake was telling her. She is constantly telling people she’s starting school “tomorrow” and the bus will pick her up. Needless to say, she’s very, very excited. She is looking forward to her birthday (May 4th) and her party, which apparently will feature Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast. When we ask her why they’re coming she says, “because they’re my friends, of course!”. She has also started saying “of course I will” when I ask her do things to help with Will, such as getting a burp cloth or one of his toys.
The three of us go to story time at the library on Thursdays. Will likes to watch all the other kids and Amelia likes to walk straight to the computers to “send a quick email to Bella” before the stories begin.
Helen and Vera were here visiting for the past week and we had a great time. Helen and I were able to get the three kids around Seattle for walks, story time, Top Pot donuts and more. Amelia thinks her aunt Helen is pretty great…when I gave Amelia a piece of chocolate cream pie (a small one), I smiled and asked “who’s the best mom ever?” Amelia smiled and pointed to me and then said, “no, no! Helen is!”. We were also lucky enough to see Vera take a couple of her first steps hours before she and her mom left Seattle.