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| Happy Birthday, Nana! |
Later in the day, Graham took part in a Skype call with Pop Pop, who was enjoying a snowy day in Maryland.
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| Daddy and Graham talk with Pop Pop. |
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| Pop Pop is all smiles as he talks with Graham. |
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Grandparents Day
Nana and Papa returned to Nashville on Wednesday after spending a week of quality time with Graham and being a tremendous help around the house. Graham sent birthday wishes to Nana as she headed out on her drive home.
Later in the day, Graham took part in a Skype call with Pop Pop, who was enjoying a snowy day in Maryland.
It was a good day with the grandparents.
Later in the day, Graham took part in a Skype call with Pop Pop, who was enjoying a snowy day in Maryland.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Baby on Board
Welcome to The Daily TeleGraham, where our motto is "Baby Photos = More Readers."
Our world has changed, so why not our blog? New name (but same web address), new header image (to put the focus where it belongs), and new layout (just because). And no more log-in necessary.
Having started this site as a way to keep family and friends updated on our happenings since moving to North Carolina, we're now committed to keeping everyone posted on our new bundle of joy, Graham Patrick Taylor. Graham is lucky to have so many family and friends who love him; hopefully we can help them feel connected to this little one's life even when separated by the miles.
It's been amazing to see our child loved so immediately and so deeply by others simply because he exists. There's something instructive in that. Graham's entire life will be instructive, and we're excited about the learning we're going to do. Over time I hope to grow into the father he deserves. There's no question he'll make me a better man.
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| We're in this together. |
Having started this site as a way to keep family and friends updated on our happenings since moving to North Carolina, we're now committed to keeping everyone posted on our new bundle of joy, Graham Patrick Taylor. Graham is lucky to have so many family and friends who love him; hopefully we can help them feel connected to this little one's life even when separated by the miles.
It's been amazing to see our child loved so immediately and so deeply by others simply because he exists. There's something instructive in that. Graham's entire life will be instructive, and we're excited about the learning we're going to do. Over time I hope to grow into the father he deserves. There's no question he'll make me a better man.
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Monday, January 17, 2011
It's Go Time
It's a little after six o'clock in the evening as I write this. We're enjoying our final hours as a family of two before welcoming our little one into the world. We've been at Durham Regional Hospital since shortly after nine this morning. What a day. What an experience. Women are amazing.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Single Digits
It's hard to believe, but we're now only 9 days away from Bunky's due date of January 15th. [Insert "The Final Countdown" theme music here, which Matt so appropriately hummed as we left our doctor's appointment this week.]
The most common question I've gotten of late is "Are you ready?" Well, let me answer that in two ways: yes and no. Matt and I are ready in lots of ways. Hospital bag? Check. Car seat installed? Check. Bunky's room ready? Check. We're also ready to meet our son or daughter. These last 9 months have been a much-needed period of adjustment and preparation, but now, we're ready to know whether we have a boy or girl, know what he or she looks like, and begin our life as a family of three.
I would also say that we definitely are NOT ready in lots of ways. We're not ready for the sleepless nights (who is?), the adjustment to a completely new and unpredictable schedule, and the various other question marks that loom with such a major life change. I think you could give us another 9 months--heck, even 9 years--and we wouldn't be ready for what's about to happen. But I think that's the way it's supposed to be.
How are we spending our last few days as a DINK (Dual Income No Kids) couple? Well, we're doing a combination of baby prep and relaxing. When we're not running errands, cleaning the house, or checking a neglected item off of our to-do list, we're watching TV (sporting events, episodes of "The Office", etc.), playing Mario Kart, and reading. We've been told my multiple people to go to the movies as often as possible before kids, and although we've made it to Southpoint Cinemas recently, we certainly haven't heeded the advice to go often. Perhaps we'll be able to take in another flick or two this weekend provided that Bunky hasn't arrived.
No matter whether we have 24 more hours, 9 days, or 16 days to go, we know that the birth of our child will definitely be worth the wait.
The most common question I've gotten of late is "Are you ready?" Well, let me answer that in two ways: yes and no. Matt and I are ready in lots of ways. Hospital bag? Check. Car seat installed? Check. Bunky's room ready? Check. We're also ready to meet our son or daughter. These last 9 months have been a much-needed period of adjustment and preparation, but now, we're ready to know whether we have a boy or girl, know what he or she looks like, and begin our life as a family of three.
I would also say that we definitely are NOT ready in lots of ways. We're not ready for the sleepless nights (who is?), the adjustment to a completely new and unpredictable schedule, and the various other question marks that loom with such a major life change. I think you could give us another 9 months--heck, even 9 years--and we wouldn't be ready for what's about to happen. But I think that's the way it's supposed to be.
How are we spending our last few days as a DINK (Dual Income No Kids) couple? Well, we're doing a combination of baby prep and relaxing. When we're not running errands, cleaning the house, or checking a neglected item off of our to-do list, we're watching TV (sporting events, episodes of "The Office", etc.), playing Mario Kart, and reading. We've been told my multiple people to go to the movies as often as possible before kids, and although we've made it to Southpoint Cinemas recently, we certainly haven't heeded the advice to go often. Perhaps we'll be able to take in another flick or two this weekend provided that Bunky hasn't arrived.
No matter whether we have 24 more hours, 9 days, or 16 days to go, we know that the birth of our child will definitely be worth the wait.