"Look, Ma - Feet!"

Finally, success! Here's the video of Carter and his feet for those of you who haven't already seen it on our website.

Birthday Thanks

Just a quick note of thanks for all who became pirates for one day (especially little t). I enjoyed all the great names and special thanks for Elizabeth for a great birthday dinner and hounding you all to discover your inner pirate. If you neglectd your pirate duties, you can still add your name, it's fun all year long!

Arrrrrrr.

Fall Clothes

We did a little shopping last weekend to get some fall clothes for Carter. He really enjoys being dressed, so he was happy to model a few things for you.


We ended up getting 6-9 month sizes in onesies and overalls. They weren't too too big, and we figure we'll get more use out of them, since he'll probably outgrow the 3-6 month size pretty quickly. We have a pediatrician visit next week so we'll get the scoop on his height/weight then. 

Foot Video and Pirate Reflection

I be proud o' yer pirate name posting. And in return, I tried to post the video of the wee one, but alas, me computer (or me skills) be broken. So I posted the video on Carter's page on our website.

In case you were wondering, we have one "Iron", two "Dirtys", two "Mads" and five "Captains" (as far as pirate names go). Seems like too many captains to me. And two of us captains living under one roof...

Happy Birthday, Thomas!!

A Birthday Wish

Today is Thomas' birthday. And all he really wanted from his blog readers was for you to respond to his Pirate Talk post with your own pirate name. So, come on. It isn't just Thomas' favorite day because it is the day of his birth, he also loves today because it is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. So get in the spirit, and add a comment with your own pirate name.

I've been trying to post a sweet video of Carter playing with his feet (he discovered them this weekend) since yesterday, but there seems to be a problem with YouTube, or Blogger or, perhaps, me. So I'll get it posted when I can (perhaps as a reward for posting your pirate names...).

My Boys

I just wanted to share this sweet pic of my boys:

Pirate Talk

Thanks to Rob and Stubbie for reminding us of that fast approaching day of...well, linguistic joy(?) or interest maybe: International Talk Like a Pirate Day, Septemeber 19 (also another famous day, for those who care, sniff...)

I expect everyone to watch the video (link below) and then follow the other link to take the quiz and post their own pirate name so we can all celebrate properly on Tuesday.

Yarrr! (I'm agreeing with myself for those you have watched the video).

http://loadingreadyrun.com/showmovie.php?x=480&y=360&url=talklikepirate.mov

My pirate name is:

Captain Tom Cash

Even though there's no legal rank on a pirate ship, everyone recognizes you're the one in charge. You're musical, and you've got a certain style if not flair. You'll do just fine. Arr!

Get your own pirate name from piratequiz.com.
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Out on the (Crowded) Town

We were reminded today just how many people are in NYC. During the summer it is easy to forget because the city (relatively) empties out on the weekends. In our neighborhood, you can run weekend errands without having to navigate packed sidewalks and don't have to stand in ridiculous lines. But as soon as September hits, the city fills back up with people.

Carter was a real trooper during our long day out today. Most of our errands centered around buying him some fall clothes, but we also went to lunch and to see an architectural lighting exhibit.
Several of you have asked if Carter's eyes are changing color, probably because the red-eye fix I use in many of the photos posted here turn his eyes to brown. But nope, as you can see from the picture above, he is still a blue-eyed babe. They could still change, but they are blue for now! 

Birth Certificate Reflection

In reference to the below mentioned recently received birth certificate of my own, I feel I must air out a few thoughts I had upon comparing my birth certificate with Carter's.

First, take look at the above certificate and marvel. THIS is a birth certificate. Not some medical "Record of Birth" with only vital stats or, what Carter got, which is some 1/4 sheet of paper with balloons on it saying "Happy Birthday" where they pasted his footprint.

I began life certified, that right, CER-TI-FIED, by the hospital, that I had successfully completed all that had been asked of me up until that point in my life. Granted, that was pretty much developing enough internal organs to sustain my own life, but all in all that is a pretty impressive accomplishment for being zero to negative nine months old. And for all that I received a certificate with a giant GOLD STAR on it.

Now, that is how one should start life. Already ahead, feeling confident (a feeling I have not forgotten, just ask my friends), proud of what I have done and ready to expand upon it. Kids today, they have no direction, no motivation. I blame the lack of gold star. I'm not saying it can't be overcome, but just to be safe, I'm going to go get a big gold star and make sure Carter knows...


he's certified.

Like Father, Like Son

Carter (the elder) recently sent us Thomas' birth certificate. We were comparing Thomas and Carter's birth stats, and they match up pretty well - same length, almost the same weight (Thomas was 1.75 ounces heavier) - except for the feet. I hope this reads as well on the internet as it does in person. Check out their footprints (I didn't doctor the sizes):

Thomas' left footprint

Carter's left footprint