Day 9

Dad is guest blogging this evening. Harris had yet another great day of firsts. The nurse decided he looked ready enough, so for his morning feeding, the little man got his first bottle (sure to not be his last) and slurped down 30 mL (1 oz.).


Mom and Grammy Fenster went for a visit, but he slept most of it away having just had his breakfast (already taking after his father). Dad played hookey to finish painting the baby's room. Harris tried on a hat that Grandee Rothschild crocheted for him.


We went for an afternoon visit and Harris opened his eyes and looked all around at his Mom and Dad. He took another bottle while we were there, and then drifted off again.


Here are some interesting facts about Harris' birthdate - May 24th:

• May 24th is the 144th day of the year - 144 is 12 squared (another mathematician?)
• The famous legend of purchasing Manhattan for $24 happened (supposedly), on May 24th, 1631
• "Mary had a little lamb" was published on 5/24/1830
• The Brooklyn Bridge opened to traffic on 5/24/1883
• Bob Dylan was born on 5/24/41 (relevant because Harris's middle name is Dylan, although not named after).
• The Birthstone for May is an Emerald. Hey, the Jets are green!