New arrival
Yes, I realize that the headline is about as dull as could be. Months ago it occurred to me that I might not have the time or the focus to write a coherent birth announcement post in the turmoil of the actual event, so I began a draft entitled “World’s Youngest Man Born”. Then about a month later the Onion actually published such a story. I guess this shows that my instincts are sharp, at any rate. Though they still haven’t done anything with my “U.N. Beekeepers Deployed to Honey-Stricken Liberia” idea…
Where was I?
Oh, right. We have a new child, ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Aleksander Julian Surnameredacted was born in Šempeter pri Gorici this morning at 00.20, weighing in at 3 kilos (6 pounds 9 ounces) and with a length of 50 centimeters (19.6 inches).
Both baby and mother are displaying the usual number of toes &c and are in fine fettle. Alek demonstrated a powerful set of lungs and showed strong teat-latching tendencies immediately. Magda expressed interest in running a marathon before opting instead for a nap.
The winner of the isoglossia baby pool is the kilowatthour, who gets the deep satisfaction of having been absolutely correct in public about something super-mega. Emailing of physical address will result in snailmailing of official isoglossia commemorative baby postcard sometime in the summer, probably.
Bafflingly, Magda was somewhat tetchy about the idea of photos of the actual delivery circulating on the internet. Nevertheless, I managed to sneak this one past her:
With Alek’s birth Adam has been promoted from Baby to Boy, First Class. He seems happy enough about having a (very) little brother, as this photo taken in the hospital nursery attests:
Regular posting on www.isoglossia.com will resume in 2025.
congratulations! this is a good year to be born…
Comment by kilowatthour — Sunday 14 January 07 @ 07.02 MST+2.00
Congratulations to mommy, daddy and big brother! Welcome to the world, little Aleksander!
Comment by ka-ma — Sunday 14 January 07 @ 08.20 MST+2.00
Congrats, Papa Squared. I’m so pleased all are doing well. I’m a bit disappointed in Magda for not running the marathon, though.
And, by the way, excellent middle name. I’ve decided you named him after me, and I’m beaming.
Comment by jdog — Sunday 14 January 07 @ 09.54 MST+2.00
Congratulations! You’ll soon discover that having two babies is actually EASIER than just the one. No, really.
Good luck.
Comment by Simon — Sunday 14 January 07 @ 10.24 MST+2.00
Congratulations! And what a lovely name. The photos are delightful as well.
Comment by Jane — Sunday 14 January 07 @ 10.28 MST+2.00
Welcome Alek! I guess Lilit won’t have to open up a fortune-telling business after all. Best wishes to everyone.
Comment by Jean — Sunday 14 January 07 @ 10.32 MST+2.00
No aquarius then…
Congratulations anyway! :) And good choice of names.
Comment by Lilit — Sunday 14 January 07 @ 11.56 MST+2.00
And? I love the word tetchy.
Comment by Jane — Sunday 14 January 07 @ 14.48 MST+2.00
Good on ye.
Another wee bairn for your clan.
Although, I’m disappointed that he couldn’t hold his post until properly relieved on the 20th.
Comment by Sarcastro — Sunday 14 January 07 @ 14.49 MST+2.00
Hey, YAY! Welcome, Alek. I’m so glad all went well and I’m wishing you (pl.) the best as you adjust to being a family of 4.
(PS: I’m glad Magda didn’t lose any toes while giving birth. Also, jdog, the middle name clearly is a nod to ME.)
Comment by juliloquy — Sunday 14 January 07 @ 20.28 MST+2.00
Wonderful news, congratulations to you and the whole family!
Comment by Michael M. — Sunday 14 January 07 @ 21.02 MST+2.00
Another hearty congratulations to the World’s Youngest and his family! Nice name. Sounds like a born leader.
Comment by gwynne — Sunday 14 January 07 @ 23.28 MST+2.00
Hey, all the best to the four of you.
Comment by Loxias — Sunday 14 January 07 @ 23.55 MST+2.00
Excellent, wonderful news!! Congratulations to Magda and you!! Great middle name too.
Capricorns are delovely.
Comment by Roo — Monday 15 January 07 @ 01.16 MST+2.00
YeeHaw! Congrats to the Clan! Give our best to Magda.
Comment by MacGregor! — Monday 15 January 07 @ 12.39 MST+2.00
Congratulations to you and your lovely Magda.
Aleksander. May his conquests begin. And Julian? The Alps? Or a family name?
Comment by DarkoV — Monday 15 January 07 @ 14.09 MST+2.00
Congratulations and best wishes and all! And, Aleksander is a beautiful name (so is Adam).
Comment by alcessa — Monday 15 January 07 @ 14.51 MST+2.00