Being sick really stinks sometimes

Jimmy's new sleeping arrangements while he's sick. The doctor wants him sleeping upright, and she recommended that he spend a few nights sleeping in his car seat. But, he's not alone -- bunny rabbit will be keeping him company for a few days.

Abby Speaks!!

After almost 9 months, Abigail has finally broken her silence, and uttered what we believe to be her first words! All morning, she has been belting out a steady stream of da-da-da's. We think she's also finally starting to get the hang of waving goodbye.

The Boys Are Sick

Both little Jimmy and Dad are under the weather today. Jimmy has the croup, a fever and a touch of sinusitis. Dad has a bad sore throat and a cough. Hope everyone gets better soon. Maybe Grandma Jo can make some of her famous chicken soup for them!

Abby is being very considerate of her brother, and is on her best behavior today so mom can take care of Jimmy.

Abby Demands a Recount!! "Toothgate" scandal rocks the household!!

After further review by the judges -- and several loud protests by Abigail -- it has been determined that Jimmy does indeed only have one tooth. An investigation has been launched to determine how he "faked" his top tooth. Early speculation is that he pulled it off just to get a few extra cookies.

Jimmy referred all questions to his spokesman, Mr. Cook E. Monster.

The revised total: Abby 2 - Jimmy 1

...So much for a few more inches

As you can clearly see, hidden surveillance cameras have shown that Abigail can indeed stand in her crib, and that she has been playing Mom & Dad all along just to keep her crib up high. Well, the gig is up!! Abigail has been lowered to the floor, just like her brother. Looks like it's back to spy games once again for Abby.

Just a few more inches...

... Almost time to lower Abigail's crib.

Sometimes eating can be a lot of work too...

Jimmy and Abby after a hard day of playing. The excitement of getting their cookies wore them out before they could eat them.

... and Jimmy evens the score!

Not to be outdone by his sister, Jimmy popped out his second tooth of the day. It pushed through sometime this afternoon. It wasn't there this morning when we found his 1st. This was one of his top teeth, right side. We're all tied up now with two teeth apiece. Now.... if we can only get Jimmy some hair!

Jimmy's first tooth!

Jimmy finally got into the game this morning, with his first tooth pushing through. It's the lower left front. The score: Abby 2 - Jimmy 1.

Spy games

Abby sat up in her crib by herself for the first time tonight. About 30 minutes after she was supposed to be sleeping, I found her just sitting there laughing and playing. I laid her back down to sleep, and thought that she was finally in for the night.

A little while later, when Mom went to check on Jimmy, Abby sprang into action, and went into her spy routine again, pushing down her bumper ever so slightly and peering through the open space to see what her brother is up to. From the outside, all you could see is two little eyes staring out at you. After about 15 seconds, she puts the bumper back up, and then repeats the whole thing every minute or so! :) I'm going to set up the camcorder this week and try to catch her in the act.

Another tooth!

Abby got her second tooth today. This one is her lower right front. That makes it Abby 2 - Jimmy 0.

Just what does she have in those cheeks?

We paid a visit to the Doctor today. Jimmy had a small mark on his face that we wanted to get checked out. It turned out to be nothing, but while we were there, we got some new height/weight measurements in.

Jimmy: 19 lbs 7 oz (with clothes) / 28.75 inches
Abby: 18 lbs 13 oz (with clothes) / 26.5 inches

Abby's made a lot of progress in catching Jimmy. At the 6 month checkup, she was almost 3 lbs lighter. She's now only about 1/2 pound less. She's still 2 inches shorter though, and looking at her, you know where she's storing all the weight - in her cheeks!



What do you think? Any resemblance?

You're gonna have to do better than this folks...

Jimmy's crib was lowered again today, the second time in a week. As you can see, it didn't make much of a difference to him. He can still see over the top, and is too busy being nosy when he should be sleeping.

Dinner for 4

We all went out today for an early family dinner at Smokey Bones. Jimmy and Abby were on their best behavior - most of the time. Jimmy spent most of the time staring at the people behind us, and Abigail spent her evening throwing her toys on the floor, just moments after dad picked them up from the previous toss.

Abby crawls

Abby crawled for the first time today! Just like Jimmy, she only managed to go a couple of feet, and then went back to her usual routine of rolling across the room.

Go Yankees

While visiting Grandma Ro and Grandpa Ed today, Jimmy and Abby watched Alex Rodriguez hit his 5ooth home run.

Abby stands (sort of)

Abby stood up on her own today. Starting from her famous (infamous?) tee-pee/headstand position, she pushed herself up on her bouncy chair. She's very shaky, but managed to hold herself up for a minute or so.

8 Months Old!

Happy 8 Month Birthday to Jimmy and Abigail! I can't believe how quickly time goes by. Seems like just yesterday we brought you home from the hospital.