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

Emmett the Monkey

At my Boston baby shower last year, I could’ve sworn I’d already nailed down Baby Lump’s first Halloween costume (pictured here – a gift from Lindsay, Maggie and Julie).  Turns out I was slighly off at estimating how big Emmett would be at his first Halloween.  I tried Emmett’s monkey suit on him last night, and well, you can see for yourself how funny he looks.  It fits him perfectly now, but I doubt I’ll be able to squeeze him into it in a month… (Can you spot the toofers?)

Emmett the Monkey

Monkey Close-Up

Happy Monkey. Watch out for those toofers! Ferocious!

Don’t worry, I have a few other Halloween costume ideas up my sleeve, and they’re all as equally adorable as the monkey suit (if not more adorable).

Age Timer: 8 months, 2 weeks