born 17 Oct 2000 at 6:16 am
9 lbs 4 oz, 21 inches
Here he is, Mr Sleepy Baby. At right, Mom gives him his first non-umbilical meal.
Dione, having watched the birth happen, quickly decided that this was her baby,
and she wanted to hold him. At left, she gives him a kiss; at right, she points out
that he has a nose. Below, she watches as he eats. "Can I help?"
Oct 18: we hold Raphael's 0th birthday party. A tired Mom holds the
guest of honor, while sister Dione celebrates.
Yes, brother Robin was around for all of this (and when told he had a brother
said "That's what I was hoping for"), but refused to have his picture taken