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I’m a mutant

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In fact, so are most people of Western European descent. One of the things that I discovered, while reading up on child development, is that the ability to digest lactose normally disappears in mammals after they are weaned. Thus, being [lactose intolerant](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactose_intolerance) is actually the “normal” state of a mammal. However, most humans of Western European descent have a genetic mutation that allows them to continue to digest lactose after weaning.

So, if you’re lactose intolerant, rejoice! You are perfectly normal, for a mammal. If you can digest lactose, enjoy your genetic mutation (albeit an extremely common one)… in lieu of the X-Men’s powers, I’d say being able to eat ice cream is pretty good. 🙂

Dinner at the Park

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Becky, Catherine and I went to Lynch Park yesterday, with a picnic dinner. Lynch Park was beautiful, as always, and the weather was particularly nice. We took a few photos, but I especially enjoy this one that Becky took of Catherine and me:

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You can see the rest of the photos [here](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/v/baby/dinner_lynch_park/).

Apparently, Catherine kept Becky busy all day today… so after we had dinner, Becky went out for an evening on her own. Catherine is hanging out here at the apartment with me, and wouldn’t you know it, but she conked out* to sleep just shortly after we got home. Go figure! I guess that she just looooooves to hang out with her mom! 😉

* Dontcha know, not 20 minutes after I wrote that, Catherine went nuts! I tried to feed her from a bottle, but she wouldn’t take it, so I put her in the front carrier and we cleaned up the apartment a bit. Then we went for a drive, and she did really conk out then, but she woke up when we got home, and just in the nick of time for Becky to feed her. 🙂

A Workend Post

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The Woods

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I’m posting from the middle of a workend. 🙂

This past weekend, Becky, Catherine and I went to Martha’s Vineyard with [Jenny](http://raingirl3179.livejournal.com/) and her parents. We enjoyed seafood and [sunset](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/v/travels/2006/vineyard_20060812/P1110146.JPG.html) in [Menemsha](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/v/travels/2006/vineyard_20060812/P1110107.JPG.html), lots of relaxing around the cottage, some [beach time](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/v/travels/2006/vineyard_20060812/P1110106.JPG.html), some [napping](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/v/travels/2006/vineyard_20060812/P1110042.JPG.html), and [fun with Catherine](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/v/travels/2006/vineyard_20060812/P1110131.JPG.html). As always, a restful and relaxing weekend. I came back on Sunday night while Becky and Catherine stayed down in Oak Bluffs. I was at work today and I’ll be going in tomorrow, and then Wednesday morning I’m headed back down to spend the rest of the week and next weekend on the Vineyard. This will be my first time experiencing [Grand Illumination](http://www.mvcma.org/grand.htm), and I’m very excited. 🙂

You can see all of the photos from this past weekend [here](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/v/travels/2006/vineyard_20060812/).

gDiapers

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Way back before Catherine was born I mentioned that we were considering using gDiapers. They were still pretty new and we didn’t know anyone who had used them so we didn’t have much advice to go by, other than the company’s own reviewers.

We decided to order a starter kit and one package of refill liners. Besides the environmentally friendly design, I admit I was drawn to the super cute ‘little g’ diaper covers! The diapers are a bit more expensive than disposables are, but the cost was still somewhat reasonable.

We have not been using gDiapers exclusively. I have found that while at home it is not such a big deal to change the gDiaper, take out and flush the liner, and set up another diaper for next time. Changing diapers at home is predictable in that I can repeat the process the exact same way each time AND I know that our toilet/septic system can handle the flushable material (frankly, it breaks up very easily and flushes away just like TP).

Going out of the house throws a ton of variables into the mix. Will there be a bathroom handy? Can I trust the septic system? Is there a safe place to set the baby while I flush the liner? I know that I could put a little more effort into my planning and make the system work. Most of the time, however, it is just so much easier to toss disposables into the bag and be done with it. There’s almost always a trash can around!

Over all, I really like the gDiaper concept. I feel much better flushing away the liner than knowing that I’m filling landfills with tons of plastic. They also provide Catherine’s little bum a break from the sticky plastic diapers. She’s almost grown out of the smalls and we’ll probably pony up for the next bigger size.

Have any of our readers used gDipers? Even heard of them? I’d love to hear what you think of them!

Walk with Dad

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Catherine and I went for a walk around the Beverly waterfront this afternoon. It was quite a nice day out, and it gave Mom a chance to get some stuff done at home. 🙂

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See the rest of the photos [here](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/v/baby/saturday_walk_with_dad/).

Beverly Homecoming

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This Sunday, Becky, Catherine and I took part in some of the events around [Beverly’s 40th Annual Homecoming](http://www.beverlyhomecoming.com/). In the early afternoon, we took a tour of the [US Coast Guard](http://www.uscg.mil/)’s [Hospital Point Light](http://www.lighthouse.cc/hospitalpoint/index.html). Normally closed to the public, they open the grounds and lighthouse for tours one day a year during Homecoming. There is a private home on the grounds, which is the residence of the Commander of the First Coast Guard District. I must say, it’s a pretty nice perk for the commander… the grounds are gorgeous, the view is spectacular, and I’m assuming that the house is pretty nice inside too. As the house is a private residence, they don’t do tours inside, but they do allow you to walk around the grounds and climb up to the top of the light. Catherine had a lot of fun on her first trip to a lighthouse!

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Mom and Dad enjoyed it, too. 🙂

We also went to [Lynch Park](http://www.bevrec.com/lynchpark.html) to check out the [Guild of Beverly Artists](http://www.guildofbeverlyartists.org/) exhibit, and later on, we returned to the park to have some fried food at Dick and June’s, listen to the “Night Owls” concert, and to see the Re/Max hot air balloon!

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You could take a ride in the balloon for a $5 donation, but, frankly, the balloon didn’t go much higher than the tops of the trees in the park, and the line was pretty long, so we just watched and enjoyed our dinners. All in all, it was a very nice, relaxing day, with lots of fun activities in our little hometown. You can check out [all of the pics](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/v/events/2006/beverly_homecoming/).

Two Months!

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Happy Two Month Birthday, Catherine!

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Your mom and dad have had a wonderful two months, and we are looking forward to spending the rest of our lives getting to know you.

All of your friends and family can see [some more photos from the photo shoot Mom did for you on your exciting two-month birthday](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/v/baby/catherine_at_two_months/)!

By the way, you are a very expensive baby. We received our bill for your one-week stay at [Brigham and Women’s](http://www.brighamandwomens.org/) just the other day:

* Total Charges: $75,035.14
* Amount our health insurance paid: $74,535.14
* Amount we owe: $500
* Having a healthy, happy baby: priceless

Thank goodness for health insurance!!

Star-Spangled Baby

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Some of you already found [these](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/v/baby/july_4_2006/), but on July 4, Catherine wore a one-time-only onesie:

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You can see the rest of her photo shoot [here](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/v/baby/july_4_2006/). 🙂

Catherine is on the grow!

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Catherine and Mom at Lynch Park

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So, my first week back at work after two weeks off is almost over. It’s been hard to leave Catherine and Becky at home… I’d gotten used to being able to see them all the time. However, I know that getting back into a routine will be good for everybody.

Catherine had her one-month checkup on Wednesday, and the doctor reported that she is doing just great! She was up to 9 pounds 15 ounces, which is a 2 pound 1 ounce gain in 16 days… just over 2 ounces per day! She has also grown from 22 to 23 inches in length… an inch in a little over two weeks. That’s pretty spectacular! Becky is doing a great job of feeding Catherine, and it’s showing.

Tonight, we went to Lynch Park to take Catherine for a stroll… the weather was cool and breezy, and very nice for a walk. You can see photos from our trip [here](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/v/baby/lynch_park_june_29/).

Becky has also taken a few pictures while she’s been at home with Catherine. These ones highlight some of her [sleeping](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/v/baby/home_catherine/IMG_0145.JPG.html) [positions](http://prwdot.org/gallery2/d/2/36791/IMG_0146.JPG). 🙂