It's been years since i've done a weekend or a week for that matter in DC.

We will be attending a funeral and thought we would stay for an additional week.

We will go to Arlington for the funeral. I had thought we would stay close and then change hotels. But, maybe we need to just pick a hotel and stay there for the entire time.

What all do you suggest for my husband, myself and baby for a week? I know there are the typical sites such as the monument, museums. But, am I biting off too much with a 9 month old?

I really want to do dinner at Kincades. But, I am worried that may not be best with a little one.

I am trying to figure out if we should stay in DC for a shorter amount of time and then just drive to a more family friendly visit. Like Williamsburg or even going to the beach.

Any suggestions? I'd love to hear from those of you that have had long stays with kids and what you did. I am pretty much out of it with dealing with the funeral and I know that I will regret if we don't take advantage of being there since we already have tickets to pay for and we will need to rent a car more than likely anyway.

There are a lot of things to consider for a trip like this. First of all, how comfortable are you travelling with an infant? Have you done any long trips yet with the child? This will likely be a stressful trip for you, so you might not want to travel for an entire week with an infant if you aren't totally comfortable with the idea.
Second, you need to consider the weather. I don't know where you are coming from, but the weather here in November can be very changable. We can have beautiful fall weather or we can have snowstorms. (I recall a particularly heavy snowstorm on a November 11th--quite early for that sort of thing, but it happens.) Generally, the highs temperatures are in the mid-to-high 50's and the lows are around 40 degrees. Visiting the monuments and walking around to the museums requires a lot of outdoor time. (The same goes for walking around Williamburg or walking along the beach, although temperatures will be milder there.) Does your child have the proper clothing? Are you prepared to be outside with him/her in such weather?
Third, what activities are you planning? What will you do if the weather is bad (ie. cold, rainy, windy, etc)? Are you comfortable sightseeing while the child is asleep or will you want him/her to sleep at the hotel at naptime?
As for dinner at Kinkade's--I have not eaten there, but I am familiar with the type of restaurant it is. I don't think it's the place for a 9-month-old child. Perhaps your hotel could recommend a babysitting service if you are comfortable with that.
I don't want to sound pessimistic about your proposed trip because I have always believed in travelling "early and often" with my children. However, we looked for age-appropriate locations and considered the weather as well. D.C. in November would not be my first choice for a trip with a 9-month-old.

A week is a long time to be away from home with a 9-month-old. Maybe 3 or 4 nights would be more manageable; you can visit some monuments if the weather is nice, and Smithsonians and other museums if you need to be indoors. Don't change hotels, just pick one that's convenient to the Mall so you can take taxis without a lot of fuss or expense.

You shouldn't have any problems at Kinkead's (3 posts, 3 spellings, a record?). It's a big place with lots of nooks and crannies and I've seen all ages there.

We have traveled a lot with our baby. In fact we just got home last night from a long wekend in NYC.

That was our sixth plane trip.

As for weather. I think you always have to be prepared for weather change. Layers are a good thing.

Good to know about the restaurant.

So, I guess my question is again, what all would you suggest to see? What day trips.

Frenchtoile--Sounds like you are ready to travel with an infant! I mentioned the possible problems in my earlier post because I know too many parents of young children who have never travelled with a child and have unrealistic expectations.
I don't know what your interests are, but a new exhibit is beginning on October 19th at the National Gallery of Art called "Pompeii and the Roman Villa". It's getting a lot of attention here, so it might be crowded, but I think it will be great. I'm certainly planning on going. Be sure to read the NGA's website for policies regarding backpacks, strollers, bags, etc. You can certainly take your child there, but it's a bit more restrictive than other places.
A couple of good half-day trips would be Mt. Vernon (there's more there than just the mansion) and the Udvar Hazy Air and Space Museum (if you have a car). A good full-day trip if the weather is nice would be going to Shenandoah National Park for lunch at Skyland Lodge and a hike. (Unfortunately, my favorite place to eat, Big Meadow Lodge, closes on Nov. 2, but Skyland is open until Nov. 30). We did hikes with our infant there using a backpack and I can remember her just falling asleep due to being bundled up and the motion of being on Dad's back. The trees will have lost their leaves, but it's still a great place to go. You can also drive up to the Byrd Visitor Center to see their excellent exhibit on the history of the park.
Finally, as for your dinner at Kinkead's (is that better, Eric?), you can always call or e-mail them and see what they recommend.