joshroot Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p><a href="http://www.photo.net/photo/10809816"><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/10809816-lg.jpg" width="300" alt="" /></a><br> March 6, 2010 7:23pm, 6lb 9oz, 18.75 inches.</p> <p>Last Saturday March 6th, my son Oliver was born. A couple weeks early, so he clocked in at a not-huge 6lb 9oz. Slight scare because his cord was wrapped not once but twice around his neck. But the delivery was quick and all was well. Both baby and mom are healthy and doing fine. Once again, it was one of the most amazing events in my life. Watching a birth is fascinating on so many levels. But then to adding the fact that it is my own child, well it's hard to describe. But I'm sure that most people will understand where I am coming from.</p> <p>The first week of toddler + newborn in our house has been more than a little tiring. You forget just how much attention and how little of a schedule the tiny ones have. But our son Jack is being a trooper about it and his grandparents have been making an extra effort to be around a lot to play with him and make him feel special. Still, I have to admit that I felt like I was in the middle of some bad made for TV "this is being an adult" movie when I had the screaming infant in my arms, the screaming toddler clutching my leg, and the dog throwing up on the carpet at 2am the first night we were back home with Oliver. It honestly did make me laugh out loud at myself.</p> <p>Thanks for all the kind words that were left on <a href="../site-help-forum/00VvrR">this thread</a> . As I said after the birth of my first child, I spend so much time dealing with complaints and problems it's really nice to be reminded that there is a good community of people here and that we all have more in common than we do different.</p> <p>Now I have to get to my pile of 500 emails. Please be patient if you are waiting for a reply or help from me, I'm doing my best.</p> <p><a href="http://www.photo.net/photo/10809812"><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/10809812-lg.jpg" width="300" alt="" /></a></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles_Webster Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>Congratulations!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Laur Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>Congratulations, Josh. And an honest moment of pure respect for what you're doing, and <em>will</em> be doing for the next two decades! Whew. The very best of luck on your crazy but wonderful mix of priorities.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>There will come a point, I am told, when having two kids about the same age will be great for them and you. Perhaps, not soon. The very best wishes and congratulations on your growing family!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_earussi1 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>Looks just like you, minus the hair of course.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_degroot Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>congratulations.<br> A lady in out church has 5 girls<br> " the next one will be a boy-for sure"<br> they finally gave up. <br> I remeber that time 1961 & 1964.<br> it really means something when you are at work knowing you now have children of your own. You think of it constantly.</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshroot Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 <blockquote> <p>it really means something when you are at work knowing you now have children of your own. You think of it constantly.</p> </blockquote> <p>That's one of the best parts of my current job Walter, to see my kids I just have to walk in from my office in the shop. It's a 35 foot commute.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phule Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>Congratulations Josh and Mrs. Root! Make sure Oliver is posting to the Philosophy board soon.<br> I'm anxiously awaiting the birth of my second, which should happen no later than the 26th. Good to know that it's survivable. :)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmitchell Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>What a blessing! Welcome little Oliver. You are beautiful. I hope you have a wonderful life. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Root.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norma Desmond Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>Congrats and welcome to the new little guy. Nice to have a purely good news thread.</p> We didn't need dialogue. We had faces! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill J Boyd Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>Congratulations.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leora Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>Josh, Congratulations! I must say the scene you described seems like it would be a fabulous photo, despite or because of your discomfort. Sadly, you wife was probably getting her much needed nap at that time. You need to have one of those diligent family members hang around to capture an award winner like that, with the 2 kids and the dog. Or recreate it. It would bring new meaning to "Mr. Mom"!<br> Oliver is fantastic!<br> Best regards, Leora</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpo3136b Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>Congratulations. 7/7 on the kid. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou_Meluso Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>Congratulations! A very handsome young man there in your arms.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumpton Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>Bravo, and I hope Mrs. Root is well.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael R Freeman Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>Congratulations Josh.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
py-photography Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>congrats and welcome baqck to the grind.<br> Handsome guy!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vick_vickery Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>Congrats! Glad all is well with baby and mom.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orias Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>Congratulations. May he live in a world of peace and understanding.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonmestrom Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>sincere congratulations from over here as well.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesBecker-Toronto Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>that is just terrific; congratulations to the Root family! cb</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosvanEekelen Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>Congratulations Josh. Try to keep close to your kids. One of the most positive memories of my childhood is that my father was close by most of the time, though it took me some decades to realise that.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gertle Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p>If you can LOL at a time like that, you're off to a good start. Congratulations and best wishes to all.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G. Dainis Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Congratulations. Good work. James G. Dainis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marina-cano Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 <p> Congratulations! He is a pretty handsome baby. I like a lot your words about the Oliver's birth.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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