In brief: Swifty McSwifterson, aka our son Jack, zoomed into the world at 8:10AM this morning. Today is also my brother’s birthday! As I am a bit busy admiring his every inch and hobbling around the recovery room, I will save the details for further posts. But I will post a few pictures of…
I Wonder What He’ll Be When He Grows Up?
G Love and Darlin’ welcomed the master of the house to the world this morning at 8:10A EST: 8# 3 oz., 21¼”! Congratulations, cigars, blue bunting, and love all around!
Gumby
In a postscript to today’s entry – All the books tell you that towards the end of your pregnancy, your body will be flushed with a hormone that loosens your joints. This is for the purpose of giving your pelvis some elasticity so a giant melon with arms and legs can pass through it,…
One Down, Nine to Go
In last night’s dream, Patrick and I were in a crowded airport baggage claim. The "baggage" that all of us were waiting to collect was . . . you guessed it . . . babies. Dozens of pudgy, approximately six-month old babies dressed in only a diaper, sitting directly on the belt and blinking at us…
Happy Birthday, Shakespeare
I had hoped Jack might share a birthday with old Will Shakespeare, but unless something starts happening soon, well, it’s unlikely. Labor takes a long time, and there are only 15 more hours in this day. Anyway the 23rd is only an approximation of Shakespeare’s birthday, based on the fact that (a) he was baptised…