Fun weekend

We didn't do anything real spectacular like going to a far off place or have a life altering experience but we did figure out how to better manage our life with two kids in tow. For some of you I know this is old hat but for us it is pretty new and unexplored. Saturday I got away to do some things for my Dad as he can't get around like he used. This task of moving books from one place to another and more stuff to the storage locker was fun in that it gave me a break from some of the parenting doldrums we all know so well. These include but not limited to: laundry, vacuuming and the ever pleasant diaper changing toy pick-up chore. I also went to the Home Depot on Sunday for some much needed supplies for my new shed and landscaping projects. I filled up my F-150 to the max with lumber, stone paver's and 4x6 beams. I did all this with the co-operation from my wife to adequately joggle the little one's with out making us both crazy. A good weekend indeed. Now the rest of the week I will be building and digging to the delight of my better half. Next weekend we need a road trip but the gassss!!!!!

One month check-up

Joshua had his one month check up yesterday. His vitals were good and he weighed in at 12lbs 6oz and 22 inches long. His head is 15 inches around. The doctor said he was in great shape and very healthy. His weight is in the 95% category so no surprise their but he has gained 3lbs since his birth weight. He has also started to coo and smile a bit and that makes our day when that happens. His big brother Alex is being good to him and likes to kiss him lots and we hope that continues.

First hair cut

I had been thinking about this for a while now and trying to decide on how to go forth with the operation. The act of cutting hair is painless and fun for the most part but then I realized that this was my way of looking at it and not necessarily my sons. I remembered one of my stay at home dad buddies over at the forum say "look at it through his or her perspective" this is good advise for any new thing you try to teach your child.
So what I did was first ask him if he could help daddy cut his hair and of course he jumped at the chance as all kids this age seem to. I turned on the trimmer and started to cut my hair and said wow this is fun and asked if he wanted to try. I got a full hearted one word answer and that was "NO" Ok so plan B; this was to put him in my lap and have him take the sheers and cut daddy's hair and be advised the trimmer was off. We did this for a few passes and then we did his and he liked it and giggled all the way. I then turned on the clippers after I had his trust and the first swipe came off a huge clump of hair. His eyes got big as golf balls but loved it. He kept giggling and feeling his head for the new lose of hair all the way through the cut.
I had anticipated a big melt down and much resistance to this new choir but as it turned out it was nothing like a chore but more of a joy. I had a great time too and look forward to the next cut. Here are some before and after pic's.

Joshua almost 1month old

Hard to believe he is almost one month old. It seems much much longer and I guess that is due to the many up and downs during the night for us. Having an infant so so mentally draining and a real challenge but in the end of course well worth the pain. I am amazed at the changes already to his physical appearance and have forgotten how fast it happens. I have been taking more pics of the little dude and will post them soon.

Fun at the zoo

I love going to the National zoo here in Washington D.C. We have a Fonz pass that allows us to park for free for a year and with two kids now it is much easier then taking the metro train. The day was warm and full of fun. These are a few pics of our family outing. We didn't get to see the whole zoo but most of it as Emilynda had not walked that far since her c-section a couple of weeks ago now. It was fun to get Josh out for a bit and Alex too. This was the first time my wife had been their in awhile as I am always the one doing the outings. I still can't believe how much more work there is to two kids over just one. My biggest pet peeve is not remembering something to bring. Next trip to the zoo we will be more organized and in better health as for my wify is concerned.

Baseball yahoo! well sorta !

Football is my all time favorite sport but baseball rings in the spring and boys of summer fun. The Nationals start the season off at home this year against the Marlins and the last home opener at RFK. Most of my memories of RFK are the old Redskins games played their in the winning heydays of coach Gibbs but also some fond memories of the few Nats games Alex and I have gone too. This is a picture of he and I at a game the first year they were here. Boy he sure is small and funny how time flies! I like baseball because it is an affordable sport to go see and a fun thing to do with you family. Not a lot of action but fun none the less. When we do go to a game I like to get the cheap seats as their is ample room for us to run around in as Alex gets bored at times. This way he can climb the seats and bothers no one in the process. The weather today is sunny and mid 70's so a perfect day for baseball!