I took the week off from work, partly to use up my last week of paternity leave and partly to prepare for Riley and Veronica’s Christening, which was held yesterday at St. Theresa’s in Ashburn.  During the week, I really enjoyed spending time with the kids who have really developed very distinct personalities.  Riley is all boy — he’s going non-stop and has an infectious monkey laugh.  He will bounce around and then look to see that he has entertained his audience with his broad grin.  Veronica is a very dainty young lady, sweet and affectionate, and a little flirt with her big beautiful brown eyes.

On Tuesday we took the kids for their first visit to Georgetown, complete with lunch at the Tombs.  We also walked around campus, showing them where Candy and I met, got engaged, and got married, and doing a little shopping at the bookstore. 

The whole family was in town for the Baptism, and it was a beautiful day, catered by our friends from Pie-Tanza (which drew rave reviews from everyone!).  The only blemish on the day was the attitude of the priest performing the Baptism, who was a little rude.  I realize he probably does these every week, but for us and the other families celebrating the Baptisms of their children, it was a special day.  He clearly had other more interesting places to be.

February 9-16 | Daddy’s Vacation

It’s hard to believe that Riley and Veronica turned six months old this week.  Though it seems like the time has flown, it is also hard to remember what life was like before they arrived.  They had their 6 month pediatrician appointment on Wednesday, and as suspected, Riley was off the charts — he weighed in at 19 lbs. 3 oz., almost 3 lbs. more than Veronica (16 lbs. 4 oz.).  They had their first solid food on their half birthday too.  They seem to like the rice cereal, and today we introduced avocado, which they also seem to like.  I’m trying to keep the mess in perspective.

February 1-8 - Six Months Old

January has been cold and long, but if we had to pick a theme for the month it would be “On The Move”.  Veronica finally caught up with Riley and rolled over for the first time on New Year’s Day.  Since then there’s been no stopping either of them.  They’re rolling, shimmying, and slithering all around the place, and it’s only a matter of time before they’re crawling.  The highlight of the month was a party at my office in honor of the Make a Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic, where we helped a little boy’s wish come true.  They also fought through their first real cold for about a week and a half in mid-January.  We are very excited for February — the twins will mark their six month birthday, their first solid food, and their Baptism!

January 2009 - On the Move