Thursday, August 16, 2007

Brute

Pronunciation: 'brüt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French brut rough, from Latin brutus brutish, literally, heavy; akin to Latin gravis heavy
1 : of or relating to beasts
2 : INANIMATE
3 : characteristic of an animal in quality, action, or instinct: as a : CRUEL, SAVAGE b : not working by reason
4 : purely physical
5 : unrelievedly harsh

OK - so this definition of 'brute' doesn't really do what I want it to do which is describe to you how giant Eilish is. Perhaps measurements from today's doctor's appointment will be more helpful:

Weight - 17 pounds (up from 15.05 last month)
Length - 27.5 inches (up from 26.5 last month)

All the kid eats is formula but she is growing like a weed. Dr. Star says that it will all even out and her growth won't continue in this manner. Good thing too, I was beginning to picture having to shop at the Big & Tall store for clothes for my 7 foot 1 year old!

New pictures (of Eilish looking very serious - the kid won't smile when I put the camera in her face!) under 'Photos'.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I don't like it that people call her a brute - no matter which definition you choose! I think she's a well nourished, break your heart beauty! - even if she's serious on most of the pics!
Will you please bring her to Gan so I can spoil her just a little???
Love, Aunt Maureen