I'm not necessarily a monkey's uncle any more

That's because I'm a real uncle now.

About four hours ago my middle brother just gave birth to a girl. Actually, it wasn't him, it was his wife.

This is kinda early, given that I believe the kid was supposed to wait until March. I had already purchased a gift to send over to the shower, but since this is early, I hadn't mailed it yet (he lives in Colorado).

I felt real stupid in December when I asked my sister-in-law, who is normally quite a fit person, why she suddenly gained so much weight in such a short period of time. Then I was given the answer.

Too bad she wasn't born 12 hours earlier. Because his birthday was yesterday. That would really be something special, to have daugher-father have the same day of the year as a birthday.

I have no pictures yet, however. Nor will I post them on this blog - because I am neither the father, nor the mother, nor a chick, nor do I live anywhere close to them.

I can hardly wait, however, until she is cognizant and say things of substance, in about five years. Then I will find out whether I am really a nice person or not.