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Moment of cuteness

map — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:28:05 +0000

I realized over the weekend that I’m way behind in getting shots of Emmett. Easy enough to rectify, fortunately.

Moment of cuteness

map — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:00:59 +0000

I want you to know, Dearest Boy, that I feel frustrated today by the knowledge that we have all been here in this world for so long now that every word I want to use to tell you how inspiring you are has been used thousands and thousands of times in every way to profess inspiration for an amazing child. But know hereby that today I tried, again, to make these words work anew. You are my son. I love you.

Moment of cuteness

map — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:48:00 +0000

Emmett is a big fan of dogs. It’s interesting to watch him approach them when they happen by, and to watch how he instinctively reaches out to pet them on the back. If the pooch happens to lie down, Emmett takes that as his cue to plop down on top of the dog for a big hug. Here’s a shot from last evening of Emmett and our friend Lisa’s dog:

These genes run deep

map — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:00:08 +0000

He got Leah’s good looks, but by God, he got my smarts!

Emmett likes to wear a trash can on his head and stumble around the house blind. (Cameo by the lovely AGP, too; what’s not to love?)

Please enjoy this video responsibly.

Climber

map — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:49:26 +0000

I was home with Emmett the other day when he decided to scale one of the dining room chairs and proceed on up to the tabletop. We may have mentioned that ECP is much more of an explorer than Ava ever was. It’s exhausting to try to keep up with him, but it’s also wonderful to watch him getting so involved in the world. Until he falls off the table….