Dalton has already doubled his birthweight. "They" say it should happen by 6 months, I think. Anyway...at his appointment on Monday he was 17 pounds, 13.5 ounces. 17# 14 would be double. Wow. Easton weighed roughly that (17# 12.5) around the 1 year anniversary of his due date. In other words, he was over 13.5 months old. It is impossible for me not to compare my kids. Impossible. Dalton seems more vocal/social than Easton was. And at this age in Easton's life (adjusted age) he was already an expert sitter-upper and was starting to creep (pre-crawling). How very different they can be.
I'm pretty sure I'm not supposed to compare them like this. I just don't see how I can't. It's not like I love one more than the other for certain traits or abilities. I just note the differences as well as the similarities. Is that so wrong?
So, Easton and I had a bit of a rough afternoon. I am pretty darn sure it is due in part to his not napping today. But also because he's just strange lately. Maybe ever since the demise of the potty training? I can't remember exactly when his weirdness started and I just don't know which came first. But we threw the whole daycare business and several illnesses in with all that and he's just not quite himself. It's odd. I hope he finds his old self again soon. I know they all have their stages... And he's two... But still, we had a good thing going till a few weeks ago. A great thing, even. Not that it's all bad now or anything, it's just harder with him than usual. A little strained, perhaps. It's sad at the same time. Sometimes he calls out for me at night or during his naps. Like he's really needing to check that I'm still here? Or he's having bad dreams? Of course I feel like I've caused all this. That's why I kept saying I "broke" him. Something's amiss. Let's just hope we move on very soon. Anyway...
The big thing I keep forgetting/running out of time to talk about is our last swimming adventure. That day we had brunch with my mom (before my birthday) we also went swimming at her pool. And this time we threw caution to the wind, lathered D up in some sunscreen and let him in on the fun too!
Pictures??? Of course there are pictures. And videos. Hello?!?! It's me we're talking about here. So without further adieu:
Waiting in the shade for the "required" 30 minutes after applying sunscreen.
I make everyone call these water squirters. I don't like guns for my innoncent little man. I honestly don't think Easton knows that word yet.
So, he's waiting a little longer than the specified half hour.
And it's time!!! I really must mention how stinkin' cute I think it is how he's holding on to my thumbs. And he how looks up at me when I first lower him into the water (while staying out myself hee hee! That water was cold!)
Easton was a little traumatized at first, you know from somehow ending up sideways as he shot into the water. He started out fine, as you could see...who knows what happened when he disappeared from view?
But he wanted to go again before we left. We said, "Maybe next time."
3 comments:
Awww! Lots of good photos of YOU and the boys this time. Way cute. Eastie's so lightweight it just shot him right down that slide! It is good that he already wants to try it again, what a brave guy! And D is just adorable. As per the usual. ;)
I hope Eastie is fully himself soon. It is hard when they are slightly "off" and you don't know what to do for them.
What great photos and what a fun day! Pool time AND the brunch...sounds right up my alley.
Sorry Easton isn't being himself lately. Adam has days like that form time to time, but thankfully they haven't been continuous yet. E still seems like a total sweetheart to me!
Who's that hot momma holding the boys? You look so cute Kristin!
As for the comparing the kiddos, it's a natural response to having more than one, can't help it! It's not like you prefer one over the other, it's just amazing how different two kids from the same parents can be-speaking of amazing, wow on doubling his birth weight! We are no where close to that!
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