Briefing of Trip Return

Lunch at Lula's

Linus has now stayed at least one night in four different states and two provinces. He had a great time on his trip West, talking with wild eyes of big cities and mama-like accents. He managed to get to Notre Dame, briefly, before being taken to lunch at a college cafe. Lula's is a place for smart people, evident by the Rory Gilmour in 1 out of every 3 chairs. Enjoy the pics.

Baptism day at St. Aloysius

Picture Update

Zonked out after a long day.

Linus and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.


On the way back from the dog park. Getting out of the back pack can be a bit of a chore.

This is the Linus-eye view of the car ride. The trip to Chicago in March should look something like this, but for 14 hours at a time.
On the way to the dog park. Linus got that Olympic inspired jacket from Jac and Jana (thanks). It is one of many Olympic inspired outfits. Apparently Mr. Linus' dad has been typecast a little bit.
There is nothing quite as satisfying as a game of bash the keys.

How I was able to be a part of producing a boy that handsome is beyond me.

Poop is Funny

I'm not sure if all his laughter through diaper change was due to the enormous achievement or to his mama's astonishment and the shear amount that he unloaded Wednesday afternoon. He sure was happy though.

Infant Wears Out Family Pet

Rocket catches some Z's while on break from working toy security at the LBR post. He is hoping to teach Linus the high value of sleep.

Happy 30th Grandma and Grandpa

Linus wanted to say a very happy 30th anniversary to grandma and grandpa.
Thank you both for everything. Your 30 years have produced children, grandchildren, laughter and love. That seems like a pretty productive use of your time!

The Week In Pictures

1. Story Time with Daddy. 2. Waiting to go walking. 3. Snoopy is a great friend. 4. Linus tiredly returns home from his first weigh-in/the scale reveals nearly a 2 pound gain since birth:).

More on Linus and Music

We have gotten lots of questions about the name Linus. Here are some examples:

Peanuts Character
Second Pope
Greek God
Chemist
Geek God

Also of note, Linus the Greek God was reputed to have invented rhythm. This is ironic, because if he wants to have rhythm he will have to invent it again, because he definitely won't get it from mom or dad!

Linus - The Playlist

He made his first move inside Mommy while listening to Heart of Gold by Neil Young. That bodes well.

Since then, he has been listening mom and dad's wedding cd:

Dar Williams - The One Who Knows
In My Life - Dave Matthews
Canadian Rose - Blues Traveller
Something So Strong - Crowded House
At My Most Beautiful - REM
Crash - Dave Matthews Band
Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
Save Me - Aimee Mann
99 Luftballoons - Nena
The Weight - Travis
Blackbird - The Beatles
Wouldn't It Be Nice - The Beachboys
You You You - The 6ths
Have a Little Faith in Me - John Hiatt
Melt the World - Modern English
Toss & Turn - Blue Rodeo
Your Hometown - Bruce Springsteen
Enjoy the Silence - Depeche Mode
One April Day - Stephen Merrit
Keep Me In Your Heart - Warren Zevon

Bowl Day

Linus tried with all his might to stay awake. Badgers win 24-10.

Story Time with Linus and Rocket

Pretzels and Beer or Cheese and Wine?

Happy three week birthday/New Year!

Cheers to Linus as he is constantly at work, teaching us how to be parents. Poor guy wishes we were a tad smarter sometimes but we are managing.

Discoveries that we have all made to date:

• Linus is a crow, sleeping like a Lynch--vocal and resists waking, sometimes throwing a punch.
• Thumb preference: Left
• Hey! It's not always so peripheral. The head moves side to side.
• Mom and Dad's bed is like Wrigley--real comfort.
• Looks like...blue eyes
• Side note discovery...I would have thought maternity bras would be better than this by 2006.

I am starting to see a bit of a resemblance. Maybe its the hair, and maybe, it is the piercing blue eyes. Either way, that is a couple of handsome men on this post.

Tick Tock, We Can't All Shower Before Pictures

We took advantage of the beautiful day to take Rocket and Linus for a walk in the park. It was a good break from napping for Mom and a good break from housework for Dad. Does everyone recognize the snowsuit?

May I have a large egg nog for all my friends?

Feliz Navidad con mis abuelos

Home Time Pictures

Again, less witty, more cute. As most anyone would likely prefer:

Debut in the crib:


Nap time with mommy:

Hanging around with grandma Sheila:

Me Casa

I have no justification for whining, but I am going to do so anyway.

At the hospital, they have these chairs:


That turn into these beds:



It reminded me of Homer, explaining the Muppets.....

They are not Mops, and they are not Puppets, but oh man are they ever.......... I guess I just don't know.

Home at Last

On Tuesday, we finally got home. Linus got to settle into the new digs, and everyone was WAY more comfortable. Linus, looking as good as ever, prepared to make the journey home in safety and style - a method preferred by his Grandpa Pat.

Zooropa

Linus had a bit of a rough day, with the phototherapy for a day to help out with a mild case of jaundice. All is well now and he is doing well indeed.

The therapy left him looking alarmingly like Bono in the Zooropa tour:



Next week he is going to ask to speak to the G8 leaders concerning third world debt.

More Pictures

I know that you all are really enjoying my witty repartee, but really you all came here for pictures of the boy. So, I aim to please...................

Other Priorities

This was the plan for Sunday.

Decorate tree..................

Mr. Linus would have none of that.

Introducing.........

Mr. Linus Callaghan Patterson

What's In a Name

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet."

That is a fancy way of saying that we have not settled on a name yet. We will keep you posted, and we have set a firm deadline of the first day of grade one to get this project out of the way.

The Date of Birth

Who would have thought he would be born on Thailand Constitution Day? I sure wouldn't have!

Last Night

We went to the hospital at about 5pm, and then we waited, waited and waited.
Finally, at about 9:45 things started to move along and then at 10:23pm EST, he was born. 7lbs - 1oz (or 3.22kg if you would prefer) and healthy, along with a healthy, brave, strong mother.

Despite the fact that mother did all the work, and deserves no less than 100% of the credit for this miracle, dad managed to weasel in on the picture!

PS - We might have gone to the hospital a little sooner if we had not been watching Shannon Kleibrink win the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials. That will make a good story some day.

This Just In - Father Finds Child Cute

The first cry The first nap

C'est Un Garcon

Well, he arrived on Saturday night, and we could not be happier. This is the little placard on his crib.

Crazy Schedule

We are on notice that we should expect our arrival at any time. This was not really the time for our Parliament to fall, and for an election to be called. I have been working with the Green Party here in Canada, and we have an election coming January 23. Things are busy around here. For our Canadian friends - vote Green! For our friends south of the 49th - it is probably best that you not vote for the Canadian Greens, with it being illegal and all.

Got Stuff?

We have been asked many many times, "Do you have everything you need?". That question was usually followed by an offer to provide something, since all the people we know are kind and generous.
In our quest to get all the baby stuff we need, I went out and got us a Diaper Champ. So far, we have found it to be vastly superior to the Diaper Runner-Up, and the Diaper-academic-all-conference-honorable mention.

Another Day In Waiting Land

Without any real news to add, I will just say thanks to Miss Molly for the idea for the site.