A Message from me, Rick, at Easter 1999:

Several things have happened since I met you first, shortly after my birth: Firstly, I am now 2 months and already feel a bit old. Secondly, I have begun opening my eyes more often. At first I saw nothing worth looking at, but I am now getting more interested in things. I still don't grab, crawl, stand ar make a lot of noise - but one of these days you'll all be surprised!

So, after thinking about all this, I am getting a bit tired - give me a while!

OK, I am back. Now they want me to smile! I am not going to - see what they come up with!

I am going to ignore them and act as if I am not interested or listening!

Now what - I belive this is my Mom's finger trying to tickle me - no way!!

Stop it Mom!

Hell, now I cannot hold it any longer - I'll smile and they'll stop bothering me! Here - take your bloody picture!

Now you got it, and please bugger off for now - you got what you wanted. Besides I have to go now!

Oh no - now they want me to stand - watch it: I'll just stay totally limp!

Now I am going! Why they dress me up like this when it is still some 24 Celcius outside is beyond me. That's the Caribbean way, I guess!

Before I go I want to show you my cousin Cathy: She is pretty jelaous of me because I am getting more attention.

Soon enough they'll ignore me instead - but I will do my best to stay in the headlines!

Auf Wiedersehen (my grumpy old granddad insists on speaking German to me)!

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