Nightmares

Having a sick baby is a nightmare, except in a nightmare, you get to sleep.

Welcome Kai

Jennifer and Clay welcomed their first child, a boy named Kai Jacob, into the world last night. I'd like to extend my congratulations to all three of them.

The Scion of Grondul

After my post announcing my intended label for any child or children Alison and I have, Michael F. proposed this more catchy alternative:

the Scion of Grondul, noun phrase. Any individual Grondulspawn.

I think his proposal has a more formal tone, and I expect that it will be reserved it for more...significant occasions: state dinners and such:

• "Ladies and gentlemen, please allow me to present the Scion of Grondul."
  
• "You will cower before all the Scions of Grondul."
  
• "Dear god, it's the Scion of Grondul!"

You get the idea.

Welcome Lillian

Megan gave birth to her first child, a girl named Lillian Rose, this Monday. So congratulations to Megan, Jason, and Lilly.

Welcome Matthew

Lindsay, the wife of Michael F., gave birth to their second child, a boy named Matthew Isaac, a couple of weeks ago. So congratulations to all three of them!

Grondulspawn

I've recently come up with a great description for any future---repeat, future---children Alison and I might have:

Grondulspawn, noun. Any child or children produced by Team Grondul.