Wednesday, June 4, 2008

The forecast

Everyone close to us knows that Geertsmas love chubby babies. Extra points are given for big cheeks, double (or triple) chins, leg rolls, and fat bracelets. I'm sure this is true of other families as well. SO. I've put together some probability and statistics for Baby Klooster.




















JONO. Cheek
Forecast: Delectable
As a baby, Jono was blessed with some of the most edible cheeks I've ever seen. Notice the double chin in this pic (bonus). Jono's cheeks were like two little pillows flanking his face. They were explosive, extending straight out from his face instead of hanging down.













EMILY. Cheek Forecast: Delish

My cheeks weren't bad either. Though not as pillow-like as Jono's, they were still ideal. Rather than extending from my face, they pretty much hung there like over-ripe grapes.















GRANT. Cheek forecast: YES.
I include my youngest brother Grant in this entry (at center) because he had the best Geertsma cheeks ever. In
many of the photos taken around this time he can't even smile because of the weight of his cheeks pulling down the corners of his mouth. It was out of control.

If I get one that looks anything like that I swear I will never leave the house.


7 comments:

Anonymous said...

You are hysterical! I never thought of cheeks as explosive pillows or grapes before!!! Love, Ant

Tyler James said...

i'm hoping some chub records are broken

Kirsten Gardzelewski said...

LOVE the post, you are the best at describing cheeks and all the ideals of a fat baby. I hope your baby will be as round and plump as your heart is longing for!:) Can't wait to see your little tummy and introduce Asher to you in a couple of weeks!

Emily said...

I'm so excited to meet Asher. I bet his cheeks are shaping up nicely, and I plan on koosing them!

Unknown said...

I love that picture of Jono. That was taken from the top bunk when we lived in London, Ont. Do you have the one of him in the fireman's hat? That's a good one too! Yes, he did want to be a fireman once upon a time, long, long ago!

And spekaing of cheeks, if you don't alredy know the story, ask Grandma H about peach pits.

Emily said...

I DON'T have the one of him in a fire hat!! Do you? Please send :)

Anonymous said...

Em,

Making me smile BIG! But not with cheeks like that! I'll see if I can find more chubbby-cheeks pics to whet your already insatiable appetite even more. :)

j and r