210 thoughts to “Hello Squirrelly”

  2. I am really happy for you, regardless of the fact I don’t know you, I hope that Squirrelly grows to be a happy person

  10. My wife and I have been inexplicably looking forward to your Big Day ever since reading the term “placentasmithing.” Congratulations et al.

  13. Congratulations! He’s a cute little peanut. Enjoy those little baby grunts and squeaks while they last–they grow up fast and furious.

  14. Congrats to the Queen for all the hard work. And you for your part in the whole affair! I’m sure the squirrely’s progress will be keenly documented on this site. That way, there will specific reasons to resent the old man during the teen years. Yay!

  16. In the 2nd pic, he looks like his plans for subjugating the humans are coming together nicely. The envenomed claw that we saw in the womb seems to be hidden in the pictures. Congratulations!

  18. Suppose you’ll have him start a blog, pronto.

    The first two entries should be:

    “Day 1: Still tired from the move.”

    “Day 2: Everyone talks to me like I’m an idiot”

    Good luck, we send along a lifetime’s worth of prayers and dreams with the hope that you’ll enjoy the amazing ride.

  19. Congratulations! I’ve been checking anxiously for days – he’s a cutie and I wish you and your wife all the best.

  20. I think you watched those LotR movies a bit too much while Squirrely was in utero, I swear those are the beginnings of elfish ears.

    Congratulations to you both, and apologies to the cat!

  21. Way to go Matt! He looks aboslutely positively nothing like you…better start watching the mail and milk-men ;)

  23. Congrats. Cute baby. Thanks for posting the pictures. Kind of bizzare how the picture of a baby of someone I don’t know (but have followed their blog) can make me all warm inside! :-)

  24. awwwwww

    Geez, talk about a face to tweak your reptilian hindbrain and make you go BABY! BABY BABY BABY!

    So, do you have the urge to stand guard by the Squirrelly and defend him from everything ever?

    When my brother called me to announce that I was an Aunt, all he had to say was “We have a girl. She’s perfect.”

    That was it. She is.

  27. Congratulations on the new arrival.

    We have a nine month old and a cat, and if your experience is anything like ours, the two will just avoid each other for about six months, at which point the baby will want nothing more than to grab and pat (read hit) the kitty.

  32. Dammit, I am NOT gonna look through all the other congratulatory notes just so I can see if I’m being original. So I’ll be decidedly UNoriginal:

    Congratulations!

    (The first four are always the hardest.)

  33. The Squirrelly Prince has finally arrived! Congrats to both you and Queen. Naturally, I am available to help you with Seattle-area errands if you find yourself in need.

  34. Good job, guys.

    1) Don’t let the cat get face level with the Squirrely. Don’t let the Squirrely get face level with the cat. My six-year-old still has an eensy-beensy scar on her left cheek from the day I forgot this rule. My guilt, however, will remain until I am COLDSTIFFANDDEAD.

    2) Practice saying: “Use gentle touch with the cat.” You will need this in about six months, and keep needing it until about 24 months. (You will also be saying “Use gentle touch with the Queen” and “Use gentle touch with the Yeti” around this time, too.)

    3) Cat will decide the baby was NOT the most stupid thing you two have done in your collective lives about the time Squirrely is big enough to scoop dry food into the bowl. (Say, about three years.)

  35. Looks like I’m the first to ask if you actually got to cut the cord?

    Squirrely, you were close, but you missed the special Leap Year birthday. Maybe a sibling will have better luck in 4 years.

  40. President Josiah Bartlet: So, what did you learn?
    Toby Ziegler: Babies come with hats.
    — “The West Wing” episode #175323, “Twenty Five”

    Congrats, dude.

  43. CONGRATULATIONS! I’m so happy for all three of you. A new edition to la familia Yeti.

    He’s got hair! And look at that expression on his face…like: “Hurry it up man! I’ve got stuff to do.” He looks so smart and aware.

    Can’t wait to hear more…

  44. Matt,

    I’m convinced this is merely a stunt to push your comment meter into triple digits… it appears to be working.

    Many, many congrats to you and Squirrely’s Mom. You’re a lucky man today. He’s beautiful little guy. You two look great together.

    Bruce

  45. Darnit! Missed the 29th by only a few days!

    Seriously tho, hope the new one starts sleeping through the night soon! And may the Queen heal quickly and be stretch mark free =)!

  46. I often quote Lycurgus of Sparta when my friends breed but in this case your kids too damn cute. Congratulations.

    pr0n

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