A tiny man

This diminutive gentleman — 21 inches, 6 pounds 14 ounces — joined our family on the 22nd, at 7:53PM. On Christmas, we decided we would give him an epistemological (or maybe even ontological) gift: the name Dylan Darwin Creitz.

These days, we think of two bearers of the name “Dylan”. First, there’s Dylan Thomas, the eminent Welsh poet of the 20th century, famous for his concise diction and his sense of euphony. Second, there’s Bob Dylan, the bardic name chosen by Robert Zimmerman; like Thomas, he is famous for his economy with words.

Before the work of Charles Darwin, biology was barely a science, just a welter of facts. His special genius was to see the single, simple narrative that underlies all of life, an act of concision that any poet would envy.

14 Comments

  1. Bdeaston:

    Congraturations!

  2. paperback writer:

    Congratulations!!!!!

  3. Janice and Chad:

    Oh, hey, just got back from Christmas in Vegas and saw this. Congrats!

  4. Tyler:

    Congrats!

  5. Cornelie, Thomas & Laurin:

    He is absolutely adorable!!!

  6. Michael D'Alessandro:

    what a tiny hunk!

  7. Elena Talis:

    What a beautiful baby! And he is already smiling!

  8. Tammie and John:

    Congratulations! He’s so handsome. Love his hair and his big smile :) We can’t wait to see him!!!!!!!

  9. Miki:

    Oh no! He’s going to give Dante a run for his money in the ridiculously cute category! Congratulations!

  10. Viviana:

    Hey Congratulations! He’s beautiful & happy! Seems life is treating you well. Still thinking of you. Have a great year! Viviana

  11. amy:

    he’s gorgeous!!! with big shoes to fill, i think he’s well on his way :)
    congratulations!!!

  12. Cindy S.:

    Congratulations to all of you!!

  13. Debra:

    He’s sooooo cute!!!!!!

  14. Carol:

    Congratulations. What a great smile. Best wishes to each of you. Happy New Year.

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