Harvick & Jarrett . 28 Weeks

28 weeks old
18 pounds, 8 ounces (Harvick)
18 pounds, 5 ounces (Jarrett)

(Compare to Ryder at 28 Weeks)

In linking back to Ryder's 27 week post last week, I thought it was funny that Patrick's (mom's side) extended family came to Utah when Ryder was 27 weeks old, and they will be here again this week, when Harvick and Jarrett are just barely 28 weeks old!

Harvick and Jarrett are on the move!  They do not put any weight on their knees, but these boys can get around . . . they no longer will share the gym - they both scoot out of it, and around the room within minutes!

Patrick and I left the boys (more on that in another post) this past weekend - marking the first time we have left Harvick & Jarrett for a night, and the first time Patrick gone more than 24 hours without seeing Ryder (last fall I had a work conference that made it so I was away for about a day and a half).

We are regularly asked about the difference in personality of Harvick and Jarrett.  And, they really are quite similar - however, Harvick maintains his status as the whinier one (however, he does give you a good 5-10 minute warning that he is about to get upset), and Jarrett maintains his status as the baby to go from happy to angry in 1.2 seconds.  In the past few weeks, as we have started the boys on solid foods, we have found an additional difference - Harvick is the better eater, and Jarrett has become the better sleeper.

Harvick, not able to keep his eyes open, before bed.

Jarrett, not quite ready to fall asleep!

The boys playing with cars together.
(Harvick on his stomach, Jarrett on his back)

(Harvick)

(Jarrett)

This is what happens when you don't buckle the boys into the Nap Nannys!
(Harvick)

Jarrett's signature expression - content, and sucking his bottom lip.

Harvick Update: The original estimate for Harvick's "full-time" (23 hours/day) helmet wear was 3 months (we are told the overall average is a 3-8 month range).  When we went in this week (after wearing the helmet for 5 weeks), Harvick has had significant growth and improvement already!  He will wear the helmet for an additional month full-time, and then we are expected to receive the okay that he can wear it part-time (nap, night, and car seat wear)!  In total, Harvick is now expected to only have to wear the helmet for just over 9 weeks!