Guard posted at the patio door.

As it's all his parents can do to keep up with his near-constant need for feeding, burping, diaper-changing, cuddling, etc., Emmett's dad thought it time for the kid to pitch in and help around the house. Emmett's first official chore is to defend the premises from unwanted intruders from the order Rodentia.

Hey, if you were a squirrel, and only a thin mesh of screen separated you from obliteration by a baby with a loaded water gun, wouldn't you be afraid?

A day of firsts

Today was Emmett's first exposure to serious fire fighting equipment (for you, Uncle John and cousin Allen),
...his first bouncy chair,

...and the first hint that he may grow to be a spiritual leader, perhaps the next Buddha.

Milk coma.

Also known as milk drunk, milk plastered, milk sloshed, and milk passed-out. Strange phenomenon that seems to manifest in newborn babies after they've done a few too many shots of mom's milk. I'd never heard of it, but now we see it immediately after most of Emmett's feedings. And boy, is it ever funny.













Oh yeah, today was also Auntie Clare's last day running interference for Emmett's parents (we love you, Auntie Clare!), and Emmett's first bath at home. A.J. the doula showed us how to get 'er done in the kitchen sink.

Burgertime, sushitime, anytime.

Rocky's Burger Bus, with the donation of a couple of Rocky's Specials (thanks, Jim and Kathy!), has become the official fast food sponsor of young Emmett. We'd always described Rocky's burgers as being the size of a small child's head, but now we have photographic proof.








Today was also the day when Emmett's mom fell off the sushi wagon. While being careful to temper her intake, she is nonetheless thrilled to once again include raw fish in her diet.

Emmett's first visitor

Emmett's Auntie Clare drove halfway across the province to make sure he was as cute in person as he is online.

StranMcCann Jr. settles into his home... and his new name

Emmett. After 24 hours with the little guy, the name just seemed to fit. He came home to The Hamilton on September 12 and seems to like the place. All survived the first night, although we have now bid bon voyage to our old friend, Mr. Good Night Sleep.

Speaking of which, Mom and Dad are supposed to sleep when Emmett sleeps and he's sleeping right now. Must... follow... suit...

Heir to the StranMcCann Throne

Say hello to the first genetically full-blooded StranMcCann, born September 11, 2009 at 4:52 a.m.. Now approaching 19 hours old, I guess we'd better figure out a name for the kid. What can we say? We had a girl's name all lined up, but then the infant formerly known as 'Drago' turned out to be a boy. Stay tuned...