1st Cousin (once removed) Katey

Here is Collin with his pretty and scrappy cousin Katey. As you can see Collin was in excellent hands when he visited Pittsburgh last weekend. Katey has taken babysitting classes and is also just naturally good with kids. She spent a lot of time holding and playing with Collin which gave his derelict mother a chance to enjoy a few cosmos (see background of first picture). Thanks Katey!

Two-Month Check-Up Update

Everyone had a tough day. Collin had to endure three vaccinations, and his parents had to endure their son crying as he's never cried before. No cries previously heard prepared us for these cries Collin had, until now, kept hidden within him. (On the bright side, this tells us the kid's life had thus-far been relatively pain-free.) Of course, diphtheria is worse, but you try telling a two-month old that! Specs were good: 14 pounds 9 oz; 24 (25?) inches tall. He is a healthy baby.

Tales from his trip to Pittsburgh after his mother concludes her comforting. Until then, these pictures will have to do...

Gwin to meet my great-grandmother an' yinz up 'ere in de 'burgh

Where Oh Where Is My Thumb?

Collin is getting really close to finding his thumb. It is a key discovery so that he can soothe himself--especially since his Mama will be going back to work very soon.

DJ Poopy D in Da House

Of course, DJ Poopy D is but one of his nicknames, btw. We also call him Vladimir Tootin and Gaseous Clay.

Moo!

This is Collin's play barnyard, a hand-me-down from his friend Frieda. It is where we try to give Collin tummy time. I write "try" because he dislikes it so much that he has learned to jiggle himself onto his back! Very clever for a 2-month-old!

Semi-Smiley Shots