Grain of Rice

Joakim has been taking after his mother and singing a lot lately. What tonight’s performance lacked in intonation was made up for in enthusiasm. We were having trouble keeping it together. Click here to hear the audio clip.

Joakim said his first words recently. Talking before 9 months is pretty impressive we think and we’re quite proud of the little guy. So just for the record, his first word was “ba” and first sentence was “ba ba bob.” We’re not exactly sure what he means but he says it all the time and really not much else so we feel it must be important and probably of enormous historic consequence.

When we told his pediatrician that Joakim was already speaking in complete sentences she looked at us a little strangely. We took that as shock as I’m sure she doesn’t get too many children talking at his age. Because “ba ba bob” could be English or Spanish, I’m sure the fact that he is already bilingual added to her surprise.

I am just hoping he is able to relate to the normal kids. We worry the other 9 month old babies may sense his genius and shun him. Well let’s all hope he is able to live a relatively normal life with these amazing gifts.

Pitchers and catchers report to spring training tomorrow so Saxton Joakim is getting pretty darn excited for his first baseball season to begin. We’re absolutely sure this is going to be the year. Go cubbies!

Thank you Katherine for the handmade Cubs outfit.

Note: This is the only Cubs outfit Joakim has received… uh hum : )

Our favorite Joakims or derivations thereof:

• Joaquin Rodrigo (I was playing Rodrigo’s Concerto for Guitar with the orchestra the week Joakim was born)

• Josquin Des Prez

• Gioachino Rossini

• Joseph Joachim

• Joaquin Turina

• Joakim

Guess the actual birth date and time, or closest to it and win a Puerto Rican specialty item that will be mailed after the birth. If you live in Puerto Rico you’ll win some baked goodies.

Post your guess by adding a comment to this post (click the comment link directly under this post). Please only guess one date and don’t forget the hour. His actual due date is Nov. 15th. Have fun!

So it appears it’s time for Elizabeth to get a new bathing suit.