BIG NEWS: Tazby's A Girl!!

My wife and I spent most of the morning in a waiting room, and had I known it was going to be a long wait, I would have brought a book. Aside from the wait, the news was great. My scribble is going to be full of sugar, spice, and everything nice.

My wife and I are having a girl!

We couldn't be happier. I was really hoping for a little girl and for the last 18 weeks, Lisa would slip and call our bundle "she" so I knew where her mind was. The entire process was a little crazy, as tazby (what we have named our prenatal daughter, we have to keep one ace in the hole... a surprise for September) was uncooperative and kicking. I haven't decided if she takes after her mother or me. But after 45 minutes or so of anxiously watching all the movement and being shown the bones and organs that have developed to this point, we really wanted to know: Boy or Girl?

Most importantly, our future daughter appears healthy and has a strong heartbeat (future runner? maybe...). For a better perspective, read my wife's blog.

The New Blog on the Block: My Tazby

After much "cajoling" on my part, I finally convinced my wife to start a blog of her own. I couldn't understand how a news junkie (I use the term with the greatest affection) and The Nest lover could not want to join the new internet as she spends more time on the RSS highway.

And as my post from last week declared: We will be parents. I thought this was the perfect premise for a blog. She entitles it her "Diary of a Growing Belly." I am flattered by her kind words. But I know that she has been exceptional during our journey and has guided me gently despite her needs and cravings.

I am clearly biased, but for any readers out there who are in a similar situation, expecting a child, check it out. Maybe she'll let me contribute!

Mytazby

3 days, 3 runs...

BIG NEWS: Baby's First Book: The Lorax

The Free Scribbles family is about to add one more member...

...My wife and I are expecting our first child.

We told our families Sunday night at a nice dinner and presented them each with a children's book and a sonogram picture. We tried to choose a symbolic book that we hope they can share with our soon to be bundle of joy.

But while we were at the book store I wanted to pick up a book for myself. And so to meld my interest in green initiatives and my love of Dr. Suess, an author and artist who made such an impression on my life, I chose the Lorax.

His story so long ago captured the importance of protecting the environment and realizing that greed will not make one happy.

And while I knew the story well from the movie, I had never actually read the book. So after our meal, I sat down and read it aloud, hoping that my child will begin to know me and the value of sustainability. The Lorax' last word rings in the ear. "Unless"...

We all can take creed in the simplest form, aware that our actions can make great strides.

And with all that said, my own little scribble is well on the way!

9 days, 9 runs...