Dexterity

Hello all, I am Kevin, fortunate husband of Brittney, sometimes guest writer so to speak on Deacon's blog. I've seen Deacon do some pretty amazing things already, and he has only been around for one month. Bear in mind, the amazement I speak of typically can not be appreciated by someone who has yet to become a parent, but each day usually brings on something exciting. From him learning to smile, grab a finger, coo and play with his tongue, yesterday's feat was something special.

Brittney and I decided to take Deacon on a car ride, he often likes to roll with his parents while jamming to music as he falls asleep. Yesterday would be no different, except what occurred prior to departing from the house. Deacon was sitting in his car seat and he has two rattles, a duck and a frog, that Aunt Mary got him, both of which hang from the carrier arm of his car seat. These have been there since coming home from the hospital. He has always seemed interested in them, but yesterday he slapped one of the rattles like a boxer throwing a stiff jab. The sheer excitement of him realizing he could do this was evident all over his face with a huge smile. Out went a second jab, connecting with the rattle. Deacon was quite pleased with himself, as were Brittney and I. A boy that has only been on this earth for one month now knows how to stick a jab out and connect to his rattle. Major accomplishment Deacon, mommy and daddy are proud. Money Mayweather doesn't have anything on you.