Thank'ee, sire. Do I notice a wry smile on the baby's face?
"We're conceived in irony. We float in it from the womb. It's the amniotic fluid. It's the silver sea. It's the waters at their priestlike task washing away guilt and purpose and responsibility. Joking but not joking. Caring but not caring. Serious but not serious."
- Hillary on the English, in Alan Bennett's "The Old Country"
Wow! Awesome! Despite the many adventuresome paths I've walked in my life, this has not been one of them; it's always seemed WAY too scary. The very best of luck to you and Lei in your new adventure!
Oh Hobbes - wonderful news. There's nothing quite like seeing that first ultrasound pic... although by the time you get to the third or fourth, when the baby's skeleton is more prominent, your wife may feel like she's an archaeological dig waiting to happen... I know I did ;)
I can't wait til my 4-month old is old enough for his first cup of tea :)
The question occurred to me; will you purchase a tong of something in the year of the baby's birth, to set aside, maybe drink at birthdays when he/she is old enough? And if so, what will you buy?
Raising a cup of the '98 Menghai Peacock Tuo you so generously gifted me several years back, in honor of the new little one.
Soon to be firstborn?
ReplyDeleteyours ? congrats :)
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteI see a family resemblance ;)
Felicitations :)!
ReplyDeleteIs that a teacup in the non-waving hand ;)?
Thank'ee, sire. Do I notice a wry smile on the baby's face?
ReplyDelete"We're conceived in irony. We float in it from the womb. It's the amniotic fluid. It's the silver sea. It's the waters at their priestlike task washing away guilt and purpose and responsibility. Joking but not joking. Caring but not caring. Serious but not serious."
- Hillary on the English, in Alan Bennett's "The Old Country"
And so it begins. Enjoy it, the longest and strangest of trips.
ReplyDeleteAnd lately you've been too busy for tea? Just wait!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!
ReplyDeleteAs a father of 3, I can tell you that life will never be the same (mostly in a good way).
-Scotto
Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations !!
ReplyDeleteAnd more congratulations!
ReplyDeleteTea addict in the making.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
T 4 3, that has a nice ring, john
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, everyone - exciting times!
ReplyDeleteToodlepip,
Hobbes
Dear Hobbes,
ReplyDeleteI know you've heard it before,
but Congratulations!
I wish you all the Best,
Jason
Very kind, Jason - thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow! Awesome! Despite the many adventuresome paths I've walked in my life, this has not been one of them; it's always seemed WAY too scary. The very best of luck to you and Lei in your new adventure!
ReplyDeleteOh Hobbes - wonderful news. There's nothing quite like seeing that first ultrasound pic... although by the time you get to the third or fourth, when the baby's skeleton is more prominent, your wife may feel like she's an archaeological dig waiting to happen... I know I did ;)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait til my 4-month old is old enough for his first cup of tea :)
Ahhh, now the reasons for the major home refurbishment all become clear!
ReplyDeleteMany congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Jack :o)
Dear Hobbes, PHD, Engineer, TEA Connoisseur, Husband, FATHER... congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteCharles (Taiji)
Been busy and first time back after the first post... Congrats and God bless!
ReplyDeleteThe question occurred to me; will you purchase a tong of something in the year of the baby's birth, to set aside, maybe drink at birthdays when he/she is old enough? And if so, what will you buy?
ReplyDeleteRaising a cup of the '98 Menghai Peacock Tuo you so generously gifted me several years back, in honor of the new little one.
Thanks again, everyone.
ReplyDeleteCarla - a great idea! I'll put my thinking cap on, regarding which one might be suitable...
Enjoy the tuocha!
Toodlepip,
Hobbes
Oh wow! Best wishes for a very healthy pregnancy. Congratulations!
ReplyDelete-Phyll
Thanks, Phyll - it's been a long time, but I hope you're doing well out there :)
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you and your family,
Hobbes