December 11, 2006
Big news for the Stratton household!
Posted by Jess in
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woo hoo! That's awesome - congrats to both of you - have you told Reboot yet?
OK... so you got a new iPod MiniNano. But I don't recognize that tune. What band is it? ;-)
-rich
P.S Congratulations!!
WOW - Fantastic news! Congrats to you and Matt!
Andrew
BIG congratulations to both of you (and Reboot of course). Excellent news :o)
That's awesome guys! Congratulations!
I got wind of this first looking at my flickr contacts page and saw the above picture!
I just about jumped out of my seat!
Awesome!! Congratulations to you both!
Thanks everyone!!
(LOL Rich)
We are very excited.
Although is it sad that one thing I thought of was, "how am I ever going to make it through Lotusphere without being able to chug coffee all day?" :-)
And as for Reboot, well, we think she knew before we did, based on her behavior lately. Just little things, but enough to tell us that she definately knew!
We are both very exicted. I am even more surprised that in the 15 minute drive to work, there were 10 comments! Thanks everyone for the comments and I am sure there will be more as the day goes on.
Correction... you guys had plenty of time :-P I thought Jess posted this this morning. She just "told" me this morning. My pre-coffee posting should really be regulated
Wow! Congrats Jess and Matt (and Reboot)!! This will be big big news in the MINI community once you let everyone know! :)
Hey, congrats you two. I wonder if Schroth makes racing baby seats? You'll definitely have to get the peanut a helmet, regardless! :-)
As already emailed, you guys will be awesome parents. Do let me know if you need help coming up with names. As evidence of the skill you could tap into, our cats are Jeebus and Quidjibo ...think of the possibilities! Maybe something like Dweezil. Or has that been done?
In addition to Jess not guzzling caffeine during Lotusphere, it's also hard to imagine Jess drinking only water or decaf tea or something while dining on sushi and watching Matt consume the saki bombs :)
Ah, the sacrifices for family have already begun!.
LOL Joe! As well as caffeine, I won't be able to have sushi either. At least anything raw (read: good). At least our sushi bills will be considerably cheaper now, so we have that going for us. :-)
WOW! Very exciting!
Best wishes to all of you. It's a magical time.
sweetie, after the third month you can have some coffee, just not a gallon at a time! :-) *smooch*
lol, Oh, I'm having coffee now, just one cup instead of, say, 5. :-)
Very many congratulations to you both. Woo Hoo!!
Sorry for being late to the party, but we have been away for a few days and out of contact with the virtual world!
Lots of love and so looking forward to catching up with you at Lotusphere.
Congrats! I feel worse for Eloise than Reboot, though, since you'll probably miss most of the racing season next year. ;)
Congrats Jess (Long time no talk to sorry)
John
Great News Jess. All the best to you both.
JESS! MATT!
WOO HOO! I'm so happy for both of you. That is absolutely awesome. Glad you'll still be coming to Lotusphere. I offer to poke you in the arm everytime you fall asleep due to lack of caffeine!!
You guys will love being parents, and I don't think I know another set of people that will be better at it.
Congrats again!
-Grey
Congratulations Jess. I got here by clicking the link you left on my site today where I was talking about our new arrival. I can't describe the joy it brings. You'll have to wait nine months to find out!
Jake
Congratulations!!! Always exciting, even after 4 times for me.
Congratulations!!!!! This is great news. See you both at the 'sphere.
Congrats Jess & Matt! I couldn't be happier for you both.
Sorry I'm late to post.
Congratulations. That is fantastic news.
As a parent, I can tell you that you will experience moments of pure terror and pure joy that will not even begin to compare to anything you've ever felt before.
Here's a bit of poetry for the little gaffer, to maybe tuck away in the ol' baby book until the kidling is old enough to read it.
"Welcome to the World Little One
Welcome to the noise and the light, the frenzy and confusion.
So different from the warm and safe world from which you departed when you were born.
There is peace in silence and in this world, there are still some warm safe places.
Don't ever lose yourself.
Learn and grow and love people.
They are basically good, no matter what you may hear.
Be ready to listen to others, including people you don't think are worthy; everyone has a story to tell.
There are those who would sap expressions of joy and life in this world,
but they can and should be avoided.
You are who you are. Accept and love your uniqueness.
Achieve your goals, but always be ready with more plans.
Sometimes it's fun to just dream.
But if you want to achieve those dreams, be ready to work for them.
The harder the effort, the sweeter the victory
Do what you love, and choose to love what you do.
Life is choice.
Be cautious, but remember that there are heroes everywhere.
When the time comes, they won't be cautious.
Heroes are made by circumstance and choice, they are not born.
When time asks for a volunteer, you'll be a hero too.
Be yourself, but temper that with concern for others.
Someone (or many) will come to respect and admire you one day, without your knowledge.
The secret to love is, if you make others feel better about themselves when they are near you,
they'll always want to be near you.
If you are genuine in your expressions of love, people will respond in kind.
Live joyously for today, and tomorrow, for every day is a gift.
When in dark times, there is always a way out, but sometimes you'll need help to find it.
It's o.k. to ask for help.
It's o.k. to say "I don't know", as long as you know where to go to find answers.
We are always our own worst critics. Strive to meet your goals, but be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of love.
You are wanted.
You may have some gifts in common with your parents but never fear,
you are unique and special in this world.
God watches you. He is smiling on you.
There are no bad people, just bad choices.
Every day is a new day, fresh and full of promise and new choices to be made.
And whatever you do and whatever you dream, in this noisy fast-paced world,
find that peaceful place – that warm safe sanctuary.
Life can be hard sometimes, but it is beautiful.
The moments of sheer beauty & joy outweigh any pain you might have to suffer to achieve those moments.
The world is more beautiful, now that you are in it.
Welcome to the world, little one.
Deborah Latter"
Many congrats Jess and Matt. Hope all goes smoothly.
Neil
p.s. a guard rail around the fire pit might be a good idea!
Nah... all it takes is one spill *into* the firepit and the kid learns. THey will REALLY learn if we light it first! :-)
Very special news, congrats to you both. That is going to be one fine-looking child!
Woo-hoo! Congratulations! I stopped by expecting to read something about your Mini. Soon, you'll be posting about your other mini. :-)
All the best to you.
Congratulations! You will find that time is going to fly. I still remember when we got the same results, and now the oldest just got his temporary drivers license. *whew*
BTW - Will the car seat fit in the Mini? :-)
OK, I know have been head deep in travels and some work projects, but who knew Mini's could actually produce offspring? I mean, does that mechanic dude make rims that small? what size shocks will it take? Did you have to get the first oil drop of the morning to see if it was pregnant? What other mini is the dad?
cmon these are things I wanna know!
congrats you two! I am with Joe L, let us suggest some names. I humorously suggest the first name Briggs, merging a name to be the maker of fine gas engines. almost fitting. :-)
Great news Jess - congratulations to you both
Way late, but MAJOR congrats. Couldn't happen to nicer people.
Oh wow, this is great news. I'm sorry I'm posting so late - haven't been reading blogs at all over the holidays. CONGRATS! And I'm super glad you are coming to Lotusphere. Hope to meet you soon there, then. :)
