Day 354: Rattles and baby shoes

A little barbell shaped rattle was Justin's favorite toy as an infant.  It was the only toy he could grip and he shook it with great delight, kicking his little feet and laughing.  One day when he was three months old, the rattle suddenly went silent so I looked in the cradle to see if he had dropped it.  There is was stuck in his mouth.  Since he had no teeth, one end just slid easily into his mouth.   Startled, I gave it a little tug and pop, out it came.   Evan and Colin both played with the rattle when they were babies, so now it hangs on our Christmas tree alongside their first pair of baby shoes.