Duncan and Ben

Ben was napping on the bed and Duncan decided he wanted in on some of that action. Duncan not getting along with the kids was one of my biggest worries.  So far I'd say it was unfounded.

We like to keep Ben camouflaged

We like to keep Ben camouflaged, originally uploaded by wetzel9.

It helps protect him from predators, like the spots on a baby deer.

Matt in a hat

Matt in a hat
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What is it about babies in hats?

They're getting along so well

They're getting along so well
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I think the secret is making sure they each have their own blankets

Duncan and Matt

Duncan and Matt
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Duncan continues to get along well with the boys. I keep telling him that he'll really like them once they start spilling food from their high chairs.

First Baths

Both boys needed their first baths this weekend. Of all the first baby things we've done, this one actually went pretty smoothly. Ben of course did not like a second of it, and Matt hardly woke up.

So this is a baby you say?

Mike and Shannon visited last weekend. I don't think I've ever seen Mike handle anything so carefully. Couldn't talk him into changing a diaper though.



Mike with Ben and Shannon with Matt. We did dress his namesake appropriately for the visit.

Matthew Being Helpful

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Matt seems quite capable of feeding himself here. One handed no less. Next week I'll see how he does driving a stick shift

Personalities Emerge

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Here we have a picture of Ben earning his recently acquired nickname "The Loud One." Note the scarlet hue

Sharing a Blanket

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A few minutes later Ben started crying after Matt stole all the covers. I'm already looking into bunk beds.

First Doctor's Visit

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Ben and Matt enjoying a little sunshine at the Doctor's office

Duncan and the Boys

Duncan had taken very well to the kids. For the most part he's been great. He'll either ignore them or give them a curious sniff while they're in their crib. When one of them starts crying he gets a bit confused, like he can't understand why they're making all that noise. This is when he'll get up and go sleep in another room

 

The whole family

The whole family
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So several people pointed out that my previous post titled "First Family Portrait" wasn't entirely accurate. It was missing Duncan. Here is the real first family portrait. Still not quite Olan Mills

Enjoying the new digs

Enjoying the new digs
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We were a bit worried about only having one crib for now. I think we'll be okay for a few months before they start to get crowded in there.

Jess watching

Jess watching
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So one of our first purchases will be those mirrors you can use to watch the kids from the front seat. For their first ride Jess just rode in the back seat. Glad we bought the minivan