Yesterday marks baby Gabriel’s twelfth week among us. These last weeks have been unlike any other in my life.

For this three month milestone, I introduced him to that one item that epitomizes self-absorption, namely, the all-fascinating MIRROR.

He began moving his fist up and down, marveling that his reflection’s hand moved at the same moment. Happy at this distraction, Gabriel’s attention was focused on this for some time before riveting on his own face.

Naturally, at the sight of such a handsome fellow, our fink-let smiled agreeably, and began to coo and grin most amicably for about five minutes without interruption. Though eventually discouraged by his alter-ego’s reticence to talk, he declared the meeting quite a success, and hopes to play with his window friend again soon.