We just spent a fantastic week in Michigan with Matt's family. When we returned, Jamison literally changed overnight into a four-month old who doesn't nap as frequently or as long, isn't content to just sit and stare at his sisters from his bouncy seat for his awake periods and generally is making me rethink how on earth I'm ever going to get anything done with three children at my heels day in and day out. My conclusion is this - for the next year or so, I probably won't get more than the bare essentials accomplished. I like this conclusion only because it's going to make me feel oh-so-good about myself when I do manage to find the time to organize a closet, make that trip to Goodwill, clean out the avalanche that is our freezer right now, etc.
Emery and Anna Kimball are now roommates and continue to adore their little brother. Often their affection is a bit too aggressive, but their intentions are good of course. Jamison continues to dazzle us with his grins and has taken to laughing in the past week or so. I'm not laughing about the fact that his sleeping through the night skills seem to be regressing, but I suppose that's par for the course.
Now for some pics:
There's that grin!
Grammie surprised and delighted Emery and Anna Kimball with matching bathing suits and super silly headbands for the 4th. I love that she insisted on them wearing the headbands one morning when Matt took them to the bakery in town ... and that despite his eye roll, he went along with the plan.
Jamison seems much happier on his tummy than his sisters - perhaps an indicator of stronger gross motor skills? We can only hope.
There's that grin again!
We went to the Detroit Zoo one day and were particularly mesmerized by the polar bears, though the primary reason for our visit was to show Emery a real live giraffe. As soon as she laid eyes on her spotted four-legged friend she announced that she was "all done." Kind of reminds me of how I made the same announcement after my first, and last, ballet recital. Like mother, like daughter.
Yes, I am frequently asked if the girls are twins. Love that they can share clothes!
Anna Kimball is definitely becoming a daddy's girl, which melts my heart a little. And is a little relieving. It's a lot of pressure being your children's be all end all. So glad Matt can join the party :)
The girls spent so much time playing in the sand that we didn't even make it onto the boats until the second to last day of our stay. That didn't stop Anna Kimball from jumping behind the wheel before you could say "Want to help Grandpa drive the boat?"
The best family photo we got all week - I actually do like how it's a little bit posed, a little bit candid. These are happy, tiring, trying, rich times. Here's to the rest of summer being gentle on us all and us on each other.
