Big News
I’ve been away for too long. Writing the blog has always seemed to come in spurts, and I find that I very quickly become bored with the design, my posts, and just the whole process. The glut of information available to read has very quickly made my interaction with the blogosphere nearly 100% one-way. Sure, I try to comment now and then instead of lurking via RSS, but I’ve been reduced to a shell of the blogger and commenter I once was. I could trot out the tired old “I’m too busy” excuse, but I think my interest just waned over the last few months. Like anything else, if you don’t make a change every now and then, it can get boring.
So, I started with a fresh Wordpress install, imported my posts and comments, and picked a template. This is version 4.0, with 1.0 and 2.0 being hosted elsewhere and version 3.0 being my first foray into Wordpress. I’ll probably keep tweaking the design and still have a lot of work to do cleaning up tags and categories, but I’m happy to have the blog back up and running.
Not to bury the lede, but the big news in my life at the moment is that we’re having a baby. I can’t really describe the feeling except to say that we’re thrilled, anxious, and in complete awe over the fact that we’re going to become parents. Never before have I been so humbled by something planned. Heather is due April 16th, 2009. About ten days ago, I stood in a small doctor’s office in Dunwoody and strained to hear the heartbeat of our literally nascent child. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced anything like that in 27 years, and I know that the wonders are just beginning.
October 3rd, 2008 at 11:26 am
Congrats! I noticed Heather didn’t drink when you guys were over for the Arizona State game a couple weeks ago and wondered but didn’t want to be that nosy bitch who asked. (I know when I get pregnant people will probably figure it out RIGHT away for this reason… oh well.) I wish you both a happy and healthy 9 months (well, more like 6 now) and am sure you’ll make wonderful parents!
October 3rd, 2008 at 11:30 am
Yeah, the whole “lack of drinking” thing is a very easy tell for someone who even drinks occasionally. Thanks for the well wishes and for not asking about it then!
October 3rd, 2008 at 11:39 am
I think that’s awesome that the telltale sign of being preggers is a lack of boozing.
Congrats on the baby (and the new blog)!
October 3rd, 2008 at 11:47 am
Congratulations!
…and I know it’s early and completely none of my business; however, I think you should totally do some alliteration with your last name. Veruca Vonk?
October 3rd, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Of course. I taught David that the only time it is appropriate to ask if a woman is pregnant, even if she is visibly so, is if she is in labor or you’re at her shower. Otherwise, off-limits, and I follow this rule myself.
Congrats again!
October 3rd, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Thanks, Rusty and Jen!
I am pretty sure that we aren’t going to consider “Veruca”, but we’ll let you know.
October 3rd, 2008 at 1:21 pm
WOW!!! Amazing news, Garrett!!!! Congratulations to you both!
October 3rd, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Congrats to you and Heather! I know the feeling of instantly feeling so overwhelmed with emotion because of something so, literally, small. I’m so happy for you!