In his Scotland Kit Originally uploaded by Pamela PC. Here’s the boy all suited up and ready to play… as soon as he can walk, of course. Thanks to Uncle Ian and Aunt Angela for sending along this wonderful Christmas gift. He loves it. (And Dad does, too.) … [Read more...] about In his Scotland Kit
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Callum’s First Christmas
Callum’s Christmas presents Originally uploaded by Pamela PC. He got a real kick out of the wrapping paper, and the presents, too! … [Read more...] about Callum’s First Christmas
Callum’s Cuteness
Interesting story in the NYTimes about “cuteness” and its biological underpinnings. We found out last weekend that Callum was born on the same day as the panda cub (Tai Shan) mentioned in this piece. Callum was ahead in growth rate for a while, but the panda has now overtaken him. At last measurement, Callum was a little over 17 lbs, while Tai Shan has hit 25. … [Read more...] about Callum’s Cuteness
What’s in a Name?
Callum is #15 on the list of the top 100 names for baby boys in England and Wales, 2005 edition. … [Read more...] about What’s in a Name?
Christmas Eve, Home in California
Well, we didn’t get to go to Scotland, but we’re making the best of it. We’ve spent Christmas Eve "decking the halls" — putting up lights, lighting candles, lighting a fire in the hearth, playing Christmas music and generally making merry. Now we are sitting down to watch "It’s a Wonderful Life" and sip Baileys on ice. Then, of course we retire to await a visit from Santa. Better … [Read more...] about Christmas Eve, Home in California
Callum Eats Rice Cereal
A couple of weeks past his fifth month birthday, we determined Callum was ready for solids. Well… actually we decided he was ready for the really runny practically-milk concoctions that are recomended for beginning eaters. So…we hit Target to buy a high chair, bowls, rice cereal, etc. and we finally got it all together and ready Saturday.Here’s our video of the first bite/sucks (Video 2 has more … [Read more...] about Callum Eats Rice Cereal
Eating Begins in Earnest
You may notice that the parents got smarter between Video 1 and 2 and actually put a bib on Callum. We also figured out that we need to hold his hands so he doesn’t grab the spoon and the food. You can tell we are beginners, too. He was very very enthusiastic for his first solid meal — rice cereal mixed with breast milk — but even so most of it went on his face and bib. Still, it was wonderful to … [Read more...] about Eating Begins in Earnest
Callum asleep
close up asleep Originally uploaded by Pamela PC. Michael brought Callum outside in his stroller/car seat while he was working in the garden. … [Read more...] about Callum asleep
Thanksgiving at Grandpa’s House
Squealing with Delight Originally uploaded by Pamela PC. My dad has an unfailing ability to get Callum to squeal with delight. … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving at Grandpa’s House
Immigration Update #??
As 2006 comes hurtling towards us, our on going saga (or should I say my on going saga) continues to drag on. As this Scotsman and his American family pulled into the drive on a ‘thank crunchie it’s Friday’ here comes the weekend sort of mood, the beginning of the weekend just got better. The letter from the U.S.Citizen and Immigration Services that we had been waiting for since our … [Read more...] about Immigration Update #??