May 11, 2003
Happy Mother's Day
In case you hadn't heard, someone around here is going to be a mother in a few months. I'll give you a hint -- it is not me.
We are about four months pregnant!! Actually Maryellen is. But we are both very excited!! Our due date is the end of September, but we tell everyone October 1. And no, we don't know the sex, we don't plan to find out, and we are not publicly discussing names (we actually hardly ever discuss names amongst ourselves yet -- as we both like to say (jokingly), that stuff is months and months away).
We are very fortunate that we both have the greatest mother in the world, so parenting should be a snap. We both have had excellent examples set for us. Thanks Moms!!!!! Happy Mother's Day!!!! And a happy first Mother's Day to Sheri and Barbara, and a happy first double winner's day to Martha!
Posted by peter at May 11, 2003 06:32 PMCongratulations!
I'm sick of being the youngest Griffin. It'll be nice to have a fresh face around here.
Posted by: Lois at May 12, 2003 08:15 AMBaby does have a quite official nickname though -- Scooter. The Scoo and Scooter pie are also acceptable versions.
Also, Scooter has a very developed sense of hearing so if the spirit moves you, please feel free to go out your back door or open a window, face toward Vermont, and shout out a greeting and/or welcome and/or encouragement to Scooter. I'm sure the Scoo would appreciate it!!
Posted by: maryellen at May 13, 2003 11:47 AMWow. Very nice.
Posted by: mike, pgg brother at May 13, 2003 12:40 PMScooter is a great name!
I remember once a big time marketing guy told me how great the "Scudder" name was because it had the "kuh" sound. I can't explain it, but his comment rang true. "Scooter" has part of that sound, too, but the "kuh" syllable in Scooter has a softer ending.
And a Scooter helps you get around, get through life with a smile.
And kids are the same way!
I like Scooter!!
And I can easily open the window and shout "Scooter" because New York is filled with people who do things like that every day!
Posted by: mike, pgg's dad at May 14, 2003 05:27 AMGo Maryellen! Your tummy is looking beautiful!
Posted by: Maya at May 15, 2003 09:59 AM