Nephew! Nephew! Tiny tiny nephew!
The baby is gorgeous. I hopped on a train and traveled out to see him the day he was born. You’ll have to take my word for it that he’s gorgeous, because my brother is very understandably hesitant to have photos of him posted online. So here’s the scoop:
Craig Bokmon (insert last name here. Withheld for obvious reasons.*)
7lbs, 6.8 oz
19.5″ long
Craig was our father’s name and Bokmon is an approximation of my sister-in-law’s father’s name. (Apparently the actual name as it is in Korean was cumbersome for a middle name.)
Billy and I will be seeing him again (and his parents. Sure, we’re there to see them too. Ahem) this weekend. I’m hoping to have a finished blanket to present to them. We’ll see. I’m two-thirds done. I think I stand a somewhat decent chance of finishing it in time.
Maybe if we all focus really hard I can finish the blanket… Kind of like whatever that thing is at the end of live performances of Peter Pan where kids in the audience are supposed to either concentrate really hard or clap really loud to save Tinkerbell. Am I making that up? And is it concentrate or clap? Is that some kind of weird pop culture delusion I’ve been carrying around? Someone with a child or at least a better knowledge of these things, please set me straight.
Anyway, calling on the collective goodwill of all you dear knitters to speed my fingers and get this garter-stitch beast finished so my nephew can be nice and warm beneath a handknit blanket.
*Darlin’, of course I trust you. It’s that guy reading this over your shoulder at the library, and that woman who stumbled onto the site via a Google search for “How to Steal My Sister-in-Law’s Dog” who don’t need to know the baby’s last name. (No, it’s not the same last name as mine. I’ve been married twice, remember. Nice try, evil baby-stalkers!)
I do believe they were supposed to clap to save Tinkerbell. Or was it concentrate? Hmmm, in the moving Finding NEverland about the author of Peter Pan, I’m pretty sure they clapped. It was after they were asked if they believed in fairies.
Posted by: Rebekah
Clap.
Tinkerbell’s light is fading, and has almost gone out, and Peter turns to the audience and says, “She’s going to die unless we do something. Clap your hands! Clap your hands and say, ‘I believe in fairies!’
Yes, I am a geek. Good news about the baby, good luck with the blanket.
Posted by: Leanne
See, now, I have signed model releases for all my nieces and nephews. How’s that for efficient!
Let me tell you – the fun is only beginning! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!
(Oh and I hope you get the blanket done. My nephew will be in college before I fix the holes I put in his….)
Posted by: Cara
Woo Hoo! A healthy baby! Congrats to the new family. But isn’t it horrible to have a knitting deadline?
Posted by: LeAnne
I just clapped for you. My co-workers think I’m nuts for applauding a web page, but they just don’t get it.
Knit! Knit like the wind!
Posted by: David
I do believe they were supposed to clap to save Tinkerbell. Or was it concentrate? Hmmm, in the moving Finding NEverland about the author of Peter Pan, I’m pretty sure they clapped. It was after they were asked if they believed in fairies.
Posted by: Rebekah
Clap.
Tinkerbell’s light is fading, and has almost gone out, and Peter turns to the audience and says, “She’s going to die unless we do something. Clap your hands! Clap your hands and say, ‘I believe in fairies!’
Yes, I am a geek. Good news about the baby, good luck with the blanket.
Posted by: Leanne
See, now, I have signed model releases for all my nieces and nephews. How’s that for efficient!
Let me tell you – the fun is only beginning! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!
(Oh and I hope you get the blanket done. My nephew will be in college before I fix the holes I put in his….)
Posted by: Cara
Woo Hoo! A healthy baby! Congrats to the new family. But isn’t it horrible to have a knitting deadline?
Posted by: LeAnne
I just clapped for you. My co-workers think I’m nuts for applauding a web page, but they just don’t get it.
Knit! Knit like the wind!
Posted by: David
*tremendous applause*
…did it work? Maybe you can’t tell yet, what with the time zone difference and all. Hmmmm… I’ll try clapping later.
Posted by: Nadia
Despite the fact that I would LOVE to see umpteen cute baby pictures I think your brother is being smart by not posting photos online. Part of the transformation into parenthood is that you realize how VERY DANGEROUS the world is and you seriously wonder how you ever made it through alive with all the crazy things you used to do as a kid….but of course as soon as you start thinking about those crazy things, you think about your own child possibly doing crazy things and…that’s why parents are so mental! 🙂
Posted by: stephanie
He sounds perfect! I’m concentrating or clapping or something…..to help you finish the blankie!
Posted by: Norma
Fingers crossed, toes crossed, eyes tightly shut wishing finishig vibes your way – as dr zeuss says – Go! Cari Go! (a rare edition of Go Dog Go which not many people realise exists). And I’m picturing a beautiful perfect child who sleeps really well, feeds well, and never answers his parents back 🙂
Posted by: Alison
One of the main reasons I can always remember that it is CLAP is that my sister is (in)famous for once refusing to do so…
Posted by: Jon
It’s been an awfully long time, but the clapping or concentrating sounds familiar. I love family names, it’s so sweet! I’ll be concentrating for you (and maybe a little clapping in secret) 🙂
Posted by: Vicki
I’m sure you can get it done in time. Concentration being sent your way – I’m pretty close so I’m sure it will help. 😉
Posted by: Cassie
my favorite quotes from your other commenters: Knit! Knit like the wind!
and
Go Cari Go!
🙂
Posted by: carolyn
*tremendous applause*
…did it work? Maybe you can’t tell yet, what with the time zone difference and all. Hmmmm… I’ll try clapping later.
Posted by: Nadia
Despite the fact that I would LOVE to see umpteen cute baby pictures I think your brother is being smart by not posting photos online. Part of the transformation into parenthood is that you realize how VERY DANGEROUS the world is and you seriously wonder how you ever made it through alive with all the crazy things you used to do as a kid….but of course as soon as you start thinking about those crazy things, you think about your own child possibly doing crazy things and…that’s why parents are so mental! 🙂
Posted by: stephanie
He sounds perfect! I’m concentrating or clapping or something…..to help you finish the blankie!
Posted by: Norma
Fingers crossed, toes crossed, eyes tightly shut wishing finishig vibes your way – as dr zeuss says – Go! Cari Go! (a rare edition of Go Dog Go which not many people realise exists). And I’m picturing a beautiful perfect child who sleeps really well, feeds well, and never answers his parents back 🙂
Posted by: Alison
One of the main reasons I can always remember that it is CLAP is that my sister is (in)famous for once refusing to do so…
Posted by: Jon
It’s been an awfully long time, but the clapping or concentrating sounds familiar. I love family names, it’s so sweet! I’ll be concentrating for you (and maybe a little clapping in secret) 🙂
Posted by: Vicki
I’m sure you can get it done in time. Concentration being sent your way – I’m pretty close so I’m sure it will help. 😉
Posted by: Cassie
my favorite quotes from your other commenters: Knit! Knit like the wind!
and
Go Cari Go!
🙂
Posted by: carolyn
Someone did NOT find your site via a search on “How to steal my sister-in-law’s dog.” You don’t think…that wouldn’t have been your brother’s wife, would it? Hmm.
Posted by: Em
Clap! Clap! Clap!
And yay for cute tiny nephews!
Posted by: Cassie
Someone did NOT find your site via a search on “How to steal my sister-in-law’s dog.” You don’t think…that wouldn’t have been your brother’s wife, would it? Hmm.
Posted by: Em
Clap! Clap! Clap!
And yay for cute tiny nephews!
Posted by: Cassie