First attempt at a blog. They used to call it many other things. Memo, note, public diary or letter. Op-ed piece. Letter to everyone, though, not just you.

Amy and I are having a baby. I've always wanted to know what our baby would look like but that's not enough of a reason to have a baby. Now that the baby is very close to arrival (7 weeks) I am truly excited. There's been many other emotions that parents already know about, but this is my first time. Fear, apprehension, happiness, self doubt, excitement.

I am glad I can join the Parent's Club with the rest of my family, especially my siblings. Now we have even more in common. And having a baby is one of those things that must be experienced to understand. It cannot be taught in books or classes. It has to be lived.

We've gone from a "+" sign on that warm August morning to paint-on-the-walls these cool February nights. Amy is in bed right now falling asleep. I am waiting until she snores until I go to bed. If I go to bed first she can't get to sleep because of my loud snoring.