August 16, 2005

Genetics

My second toe is longer than my big toe - a genetic quirk from the Scottish side of my family.

Like mother, like daughter.


Posted by Beth at August 16, 2005 11:41 AM
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Look at that little foot! SOOOO sweet!

Posted by: jaime at August 16, 2005 11:44 AM

Oh... oh... my second toe is longer too... and I'm Scottish... maybe we're related?

That is such an edible wee foot.

Posted by: zeno at August 16, 2005 11:46 AM

My second (and third) toes are also longer than my big toe.

I also have a Scottish side in my family.

That was information I'm sure you needed to know.

Baby feet rock!

Posted by: jen at August 16, 2005 11:47 AM

Wow..I've got four kids, and those tiny toes always make me say aww..You know you guys with mia, almost makes me want another one.. Almost.

Posted by: Angelia at August 16, 2005 11:58 AM

Such sweetness!

Posted by: Jenny at August 16, 2005 12:02 PM

OMG - how do you keep from not just kissing thoese little tootsies all day long?

Posted by: San Diego Beth at August 16, 2005 12:30 PM

Too sweet.

I have a longer second toe, too. I didn't know it had anything to do with being Scottish (but I am part Scottish, so the theory is holding up).

Posted by: Laura at August 16, 2005 12:31 PM

Awwwwwwww!! I love little baby toes...

Posted by: Stephanie at August 16, 2005 12:36 PM

So cute! Don't you just want to eat 'em up?

Posted by: Ginny at August 16, 2005 12:43 PM

Awww..what a cute foot. My second toe is also longer and I have Scottish in me too, I never knew it had anything with that though. I guess you learn something new every day.

Posted by: Adi at August 16, 2005 12:48 PM

Too cute :)
I have the same thing with my toes, I didn't know it was a Scottish trait.

Posted by: ava at August 16, 2005 01:02 PM

me too. And I'm English mostly

Posted by: cassie-b at August 16, 2005 01:06 PM

Great, now I'll have to explain why I, while having my notebook in my lap, I took off my socks to examine my toes. Mr. Sweety will think I'm going mental.

Posted by: Sweety at August 16, 2005 01:28 PM

Well, my second toe is longer too and there is absolutely zero Scottish in me so there goes that theory. But, I do hope my child's second toe is longer too. It will be one of the ways I indentify with her/him the most. (I've been teased in my life for having abnormally long toes).

Posted by: ccap at August 16, 2005 01:35 PM

First the ass, then the toes (although I've always been told that was a sign of intelligence-- hey, my second toes normal sized, maybe that means gullable?).

Posted by: bmh at August 16, 2005 02:06 PM

Look at the little tiny toes! What a sweet photo.

Posted by: bad penguin at August 16, 2005 02:29 PM

OMG, I want to gobble them up!!!

My 2nd toe is longer too - definitely a sign of creativity and intelligence! Hey - it sounds good, right?!

Posted by: carrster at August 16, 2005 02:49 PM

Baby feet are great... I thought I was the only to think so, but I guess not!

My second and third toes are bigger too, but I'm not at all Scottish.

I didn't even think that my baby might have that trait! (She was due yesterday, but hasn't shown up yet....)

Posted by: Witchy_puppy at August 16, 2005 02:52 PM

how cute!

Posted by: Annie at August 16, 2005 02:58 PM

I love baby feet! So cute! :D

Posted by: Nickie at August 16, 2005 03:02 PM

My mom is from Scotland (as in, born and raised), but my second toe is not longer than my big toe. Bummer. I'll have to check with the rest of the family on this one.

Great photo. Baby feet are so cute, I love the arches - or lack thereof. For some reason, I call them "Fred Flintstone feet," but at the moment I can't recall if Fred's feet were archless and chubby like little baby feet. Oh well.

Posted by: erin at August 16, 2005 04:26 PM

I call my nephew's feet Fred Flintstone feet too. So cute, those toes....

Posted by: donna at August 16, 2005 04:44 PM

awwwwwwww cute little feet!!

Posted by: veronica at August 16, 2005 04:57 PM

I want to nibble those toes!!!! Even the little big toe!

Posted by: doulazanie at August 16, 2005 05:43 PM

I aways heard it was sign of intelligence - at least that's what parents always told me :)

Posted by: helene at August 16, 2005 05:46 PM

So adorable!

Posted by: Laura GF at August 16, 2005 05:55 PM

Oh.
My.
Goodness.

I think my ovaries just squealed in delight.

Those are the most adorable toes on the planet. Really.

Something is preventing me from whining..'Iiiiiwannnnntooonneeeeee' though. (Though just barely)

Posted by: Kellie at August 16, 2005 05:57 PM

Excuse the drool. I was gnawing on the screen trying to get at those feet. I too have a second toe that is longer than my big toe. Couldn't tell you about Scottish or not.

Posted by: Jazzy at August 16, 2005 05:59 PM

Shit, I become a recluse and then feel like a total asshat because everyone is having their babies and I'm missing it!!!

Congrats to both of you, Mia is absolutely , stunningly beautiful (but you knew that already).

With you two hotties as parents, there was no doubt she would be so pretty!

Posted by: Amy at August 16, 2005 07:20 PM

I've always heard that a second toe that is longer meant that you would rule the household. Atleast that's what my mom told me, maybe she was trying to make sure I woudl be a strong woman. Either way, my second toe being longer definitely means I rule the house, and I think I might be a little bit Scottish myself.

Posted by: Southern Chaos at August 16, 2005 07:48 PM

Awwww... so tiny! So cute.

Posted by: Dawnie at August 16, 2005 07:57 PM

Awww...baby feet. Too cute.

Posted by: Marcia at August 16, 2005 08:53 PM

how cute :)

Posted by: tiffanie at August 16, 2005 11:26 PM

The more intelligent members of my family carry this phenotype. Also the more stubborn, nerdy and subversive (in a good way). My children are blessed to inherit this from both parents.

Posted by: nrp at August 17, 2005 02:34 AM

Oh, oh, genetics in action. Chris's hair and your toes . . . oh my god, the sheer wonderfulness is overwhelming

Posted by: wavybrains at August 17, 2005 02:50 AM

my second toe is longer than my big toe too...i had no idea i could blame my scottish relatives for that weird quirk. thanks!!!

mia's toes (like everything about her) are adorable.

Posted by: suze at August 17, 2005 08:15 AM

So cute I'd want to bite it...:*)
Hope you are having a good day Beth!

Works sucks

Posted by: wn at August 17, 2005 09:48 AM

It's called a Greek foot. See? http://www.the-perfect-pointe.com/FittingInformation.html (scroll down a little for photos) She's got a perfect little one!

Posted by: Michelle at August 17, 2005 12:34 PM

just found your blog - brilliant - welcome to babe-land!

Posted by: heidi at August 17, 2005 03:17 PM

ah, little baby piggies, i remember when my mom used to do the "this little piggy went to market" game with me, lol.

Posted by: lizabetty at August 17, 2005 07:15 PM

Aww...baby toes are so cute!

Posted by: Milly at August 17, 2005 08:23 PM

Hum...I think an old wives tale goes, if you have a longer second toe you will be wealthy!

Love me some baby toes! Eat um up! : )

Posted by: Gypsy at August 17, 2005 11:48 PM