The Reluctant Grownup – Page 250 – Growing old gracelessly.

Richie is my hero

I’m at work, doing a preemployment test with some people. Even though my parents are in town and I intended to leave early every day this week, somebody scheduled this…

April 20, 2006

Categorizing Things is Overrated

Nashville Throwback

Back in the first week of August, we headed for the annual summer week at my parents’ house in Nashville. The week prior, the Prof took the kids to his…

October 3, 2021

Parents and Siblings and Cousins, Oh My!

My Bro

My brother just called me and I am thrilled beyond reason. I love my brother, he is 18, looks just like me, and so very much cooler than I was…

October 26, 2005

He's in the wide world

RG / April 25, 2008

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…

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I Wonder What He’ll Be When He Grows Up?

RG / April 25, 2008

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!

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Gumby

RG / April 24, 2008

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…

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One Down, Nine to Go

RG / April 24, 2008

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 . . .…

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Happy Birthday, Shakespeare

RG / April 23, 2008

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…

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