Just Another Day…

Tag: Max

  • Where have you been Tom!? I’m very upset with you!

    This is that time of year that our business is at its peek. Many video projects to get done, looming deadlines, and it all ends with a big 2 week international trip, this year to Bangkok Thailand. And so for the last several weeks, and for the next several, it’s basically just work for me. So I didn’t forget about the blog, I didn’t lose interest, and most importantly I did not get hit by a bus. 

    Here are a few photos from the Tomchak family visit from Detroit a few weekends ago. The rest are on the Flickr page.

    In brief, the boys are doing great. They’re growing in and out of clothing very fast, they’re eating more (and on soft foods now), and they laugh and smile a lot. The best thing about coming home is having them see me walk in and then start to smile. It’s the most precious gift! 

    Brenda is doing well and has become a great “twin mom”. She’s got her systems in place, her schedule, and has gotten used to taking the boys pretty much anywhere she wants to go. Now that it’s warmer she is no longer confined to the house all the time.

    I have some really good video to share as well but it will probably be awhile before I have time to get it together. 

    I’m going to try to do a once a week posting (or more if I can) every Sunday night. And while I’m in Thailand I’ll also be doing posts with photos and video. 

    That’s all for now!

  • Emily with the Boys

    I just miss them so much!

  • Grandma Jane and the Boys

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  • 4 Month Checkup

    The boys had their 4 month checkup yesterday as well as a few immunization shots. Needless to say they were not happy when it was all over and it was quite the stressful ordeal. Max was screaming most of the time and made some sounds I’ve never heard him make before. I have to give Brenda a lot of credit for the amount of work she puts into these boys each and every day. It really is non-stop action with no time off.

    The boys are on track for normal development, weight and growth. Andrew now weights 14 lbs. and Max about 12.5 (I can’t remember the precise numbers so I may be a little off).

    During the visit we had a bit of a spirited debate with our Pediatrician about vaccines. It’s kind of a hot topic for many people, ourselves included. There are a lot of questions surrounding what and when children should receive shots, and in some cases if certain shots are even necessary. We’re trying to be as educated as we can on the topic given the risks that are involved, but we’re still learning as we go as well.

    One book that we are reading and has a big following is called “What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children’s Vaccinations”. Not only does the book explain in general terms all about vaccines, but it goes into how they’re made, how they work in the body and what the risks are. It also discusses in great length about the learning disorders that some believe are now caused by vaccines. One out of every 150 children are now diagnosed with Autism, a rate that has sky rocked in the last 10 years.

    Anyway, my only point is that it’s probably a good idea for every new parent to be aware of risks and be totally informed before making any decisions. In the end, it is absolutely the parents decision how to handle this, and nothing is more powerful then having knowledge on your side.

  • Studio Photos Today

    Today we took the boys in to have some official photos taken. They were pretty good when it came to posing, but got tired before we were done. Andrew especially started to get cranky, so we didn’t get as many of him. In his last photo you can already see him starting to get upset with us. But we’re pretty happy with what we got. Below are the photos, and the full resolution files are on the Flickr page at this link.