No running, but I have a good reason. My wife Heather delivered our first baby--a boy-- in the morning. Both mom and baby are doing great. His name is Jack.
Congrats Chad and Heather, Kids are great they give you a good reason to get up in the morning. Life has a new meaning with each one it's awesome. Enjoy him every minute. My littlest turns six in a week and it seems like yesterday, when he was a baby. He is sitting here reading me jokes as I type this. Here's a couple, "Why didn't the boy get hurt when he fell off a 100 foot ladder? Because he was on the first step. Or, "Have you heard about the restaurant on the moon? It's got great food but not atmosphere. Any way they grow too fast. Congrats.
Oh, chad I didn't notice your post was on thurday. Jack's got a lucky b-day or at least I think so. We share the same birthday. Thursday I turned 44. I can't wait next year I'm in a new age group.
Thanks for the thoughts, you guys. I definitely feel like life has already changed, and it's a cool thing.
Oh, and Bill, on my run this morning, I think I saw your rock pile on a big boulder just east of the gate on the trail that drops you into the entrance to Dry Creek. Here's the funny thing about that spot. If you look down from the big bolder into the rivine below, you'll see a large metal pipe, an outlet for the Dry Creek runoff. For years, whenever the Black Sheep runners go by that spot, we always stop at that boulder and grab a rock from the ground and try and throw it and hit that metal pipe. A direct hit makes a very satisfying noise! In fact, we will often stand there until everyone has hit the pipe before moving on. So, I recommend that you guys grab two rocks; one to put on your pile, and another to hit the pipe with. I'll try to make sure that no one I know uses your rock pile as an ammunition depot.
Didn't see this announcement until now (Saturday)...congrats!!
From Sasha Pachev on Sat, Jul 07, 2007 at 13:43:49
Congratulations! You'll have a few rough years, but it will be well worth it in the end. There will be times when you will wonder how in the world people manage to raise 3,4,5, and more children when just one is such a struggle. There is a secret - somehow adding another child does not make things that much harder, and only increases your joy in the end. Kind of like going from 0 to 10 miles a week is really hard, then from 10 to 20 is easier, then from 20 to 30 even easier, and when you get to 100, you cannot tell a difference between 100 and 110.
Congratulations on the new edition. I hope all is well with your wife and baby. Also good luck with your training, like you said in your post your life has changed now with the little one, but children are worth it! Life is all about being able to balance everything and find happiness in doing so.
Congrats Chad! I just saw the news now. I'm sure you two are so happy. So what about the stats: what time of day? how heavy? how long? I'm sure I'll see you with the running stroller in Sugarhouse soon. Kaitlyn now loves her runs with mommy or daddy. This does change a lot but all for the good.
From Scott Browning on Sat, Jul 07, 2007 at 14:48:51
Sasha--I read your comments to my wife and her family and we've all been chuckling. It's great advice, and the running metaphor for handling more kids seems very appropriate.
Adam W: Since I know you're a numbers guy, here are the stats: He was born on 7/5/07, the actual due date! Weighed in at 8 lbs, 5 oz., and 22 inches long. Heather was a champ, she delivered naturally, unmedicated. Labor was about 9 hours. It was quite an experience!
Congats! Sounds like your boy is a good sized healthy kid. I wish you and your family the best. That is cool that your wife did it naturally, that is what my wife did and I don't think too many women do that stuff anymore. My hat is off to all mothers for what they go through bringing us and our kids into this world, but your wife is extra tough for doing it all natural! Being a Dad is great!
Sasha--I read your comments to my wife and her family and we've all been chuckling. It's great advice, and the running metaphor for handling more kids seems very appropriate.
Adam W: Since I know you're a numbers guy, here are the stats: He was born on 7/5/07, the actual due date! Weighed in at 8 lbs, 5 oz., and 22 inches long. Heather was a champ, she delivered naturally, unmedicated. Labor was about 9 hours. It was quite an experience!
That is great. Pass my congrats on to Heather. Sandra also went all natural and it was a truly amazing challenge/experience to watch, I can't imagine being in their shoes (or stirrups as the case may be).
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