babies R' us

Sammy and Kristen had their baby today, sometime in the night. Sonia got a phone call at like 5:30 this morning (more or less). She was pretty disappointed that she missed it, but she had to work today and had to get sleep. If Sonia wasn't pregnant, she probably would have set up shop in the wating room of the hospital.

His name is Isaiah Samuel Wright. He was born at 7lbs 4 oz. The doctors had to induce labor yesterday because, as Sonia put it, the baby takes after his dad and likes to" sleep in".

** pause - I'm still laughing at the black baby I put up there. I crack myself up **

As of right now, I am more excited about being an uncle than being a dad. I imagine that over time, when the realization of being a dad sets in, that will change. But being an uncle is like being a dad, but without worrying about discipline. I can take him out, play with him, and if he is evil, I can just take notes and pass it on to Sammy. But while I have him, I can just bribe him with candy and stuff to make him do what I want.

I need to hit the local thrift store though and stock up on some Veggie Tales and other cheesy kid videos. I need something to prop our kids in front of when I don't want to play with them (come one, be honest, that's what you're thinking when you bust out the videos. I'm just willing to say it.)

Samdog, I promise to try my hardest to keep your child scar free when I take care of him.