Baby Alice

Of course the first official blog would be about the birth of my beautiful, perfect little girl Alice. What would you expect. I'm not at all worried that someone might have a problem with the potential gross factor of this picture. I think it's one of the most beautiful pictures my husband has ever taken.

She came out screaming! And so much so that all of the doctors and nurses in the room were laughing at how loud she was. I was shakin' like a leaf and smilin' all the way (as far as I remember). It's funny, before you give birth, you always hear that that moment is the greatest moment of your life. Well, I guess in some way, it was in the top two or three, but I have to say that I was so doped up, that my emotions were a little screwy. I felt a bit numb, and the experience was so --- rushed and surreal, I guess I didn't realize what was happening was actually happening to me. By the way, the other two best moments of my life: the first time they wheeled her in my room, 6 hours later, and the first time I was alone with her and my husband the day we came home.

And now, here we are, almost five months later, blue eyed and blond, and she's growing two teeth already, rolling over on her own, and making two very happy people (and more) smile everyday. Looking at her now, sleeping next to me as I write (yes, she fell asleep while sitting in my lap), I wonder how in the hell I (with Matt's help) created something so gorgeous and perfect as this. She is my single best accomplishment in life thus far. And I love her.

Realizing that I actually created this thing two years ago....

....I got pretty excited that I now have something of interest to write about. Of course, Alice is here, and thriving, but I'd like to use this as a medium to talk about all kinds of things, so if you are trying to decide whether or not to follow this blog, just know that I'll try to keep it light and entertaining. If you are closely related to me, then you may have reason to check in every once in a while. I could be writing about you. I must reserve the right, however, to completely forget about this blog as I did before, and not post anything new until 2 years later when I remember about it again. That is totally not unlike me. So, to conclude this first blog post, read your heart out, and feel free to criticize, praise or comment as much as you feel necessary. I'd love it! Cheers to all!