You know, I've had a lot of jobs in my life: boxer, mascot, astronaut, imitation Krusty, baby proofer, trucker, hippy, plough driver, food critic, conceptual artist, grease salesman, carny, mayor, drifter, bodyguard for the mayor, country western manager, garbage commisioner, mountain climber, farmer, inventor, Smithers, Poochie, celebrity assistant, power plant worker, fortune cookie writer, beer baron, Kwik-E-Mart clerk, homophobe, and missionary...and now I'm a Dad.
Ryan Anthony Nitti was born Tuesday, June 2nd at 4:23 AM MST. Relevant dimensions: 20 1/2 inches of length, 6 lbs, 11 ounces of lean muscle, and absolutely beautiful.
Both baby and Mom are doing wonderfully. Lauren is a rock star and proved once again how much tougher she is than me. Ryan is sleeping comfortably after a hearty morning meal. Dad is doing his best to fend off a nervous breakdown.
For those who are curious about this sort of thing, we chose the name Ryan to honor my 19 year old cousin Ryan Meehan, who's been forced to deal with three brain surgeries in three years yet continues to show remarkable toughness and unyielding optimism. Lauren and I hope our son exhibits those same qualities throughout his life.
Life is good.
We can't wait to meet that amazing little man! Congratulations to both of you. Hope Lauren is feeling and healing well.
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We can't wait to meet that amazing little man! Congratulations to both of you. Hope Lauren is feeling and healing well.
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OH MY GOODNESS what a big boy! He is beautiful. But then what choice did he have? Congratulations to the newest little Nitti boy in a long line of awesome. You and Lauren will be wonderful parents. Can't wait to meet your son.
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOODNESS what a big boy! He is beautiful. But then what choice did he have? Congratulations to the newest little Nitti boy in a long line of awesome. You and Lauren will be wonderful parents. Can't wait to meet your son.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you and Lauren! Excited to meet the little guy!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you and Lauren! Excited to meet the little guy!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, bestest! To honor Ryan's new birthday, I think I will buy him a Superstar Celebrity Microphone that he can use for mischief...or maybe an evil Krusty Doll...or a teddy bear named Bobo. Which do you think he'd like best?
ReplyDeleteCongrats, bestest! To honor Ryan's new birthday, I think I will buy him a Superstar Celebrity Microphone that he can use for mischief...or maybe an evil Krusty Doll...or a teddy bear named Bobo. Which do you think he'd like best?
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! The most wonderful thing in the world has just happened to you . . . Ryan!! He's beautiful and can't wait to meet him.
Debbie
M & W
Tony and Lauren -
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! The most wonderful thing in the world has just happened to you . . . Ryan!! He's beautiful and can't wait to meet him.
Debbie
M & W
Congratulations on your expanding Colorado family! Hooray for Ryan (although I must say I'm going to miss that super belly Lauren's been sporting around so beautifully)! Can't wait to meet the little munchkin.
ReplyDeleteTony - great blog - nice work. Look forward to reading more.
Cheers!
Congratulations on your expanding Colorado family! Hooray for Ryan (although I must say I'm going to miss that super belly Lauren's been sporting around so beautifully)! Can't wait to meet the little munchkin.
ReplyDeleteTony - great blog - nice work. Look forward to reading more.
Cheers!
Wow, what a great namesake to take! And he is the CUTEST little guy! Congratulations!!! I'm so excited to meet him!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great namesake to take! And he is the CUTEST little guy! Congratulations!!! I'm so excited to meet him!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to both you and Lauren! Ryan is so cute! Can't wait to meet him...Baby Schaefer will be so excited this summer to meet Ryan too:)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to both you and Lauren! Ryan is so cute! Can't wait to meet him...Baby Schaefer will be so excited this summer to meet Ryan too:)
ReplyDeleteA little late in the Congrats factor...but Congratulations Daddy! I was thinking of you and just thought I'd take a look to see how things were going. What a nice surprise! Ross and I hope you are coping "nicely" with parenthood. Hell, who am I kidding! Just understand two things: 1. You can't break the baby, so don't worry. 2. It only gets better after the first two weeks...you're in the homestretch!
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A little late in the Congrats factor...but Congratulations Daddy! I was thinking of you and just thought I'd take a look to see how things were going. What a nice surprise! Ross and I hope you are coping "nicely" with parenthood. Hell, who am I kidding! Just understand two things: 1. You can't break the baby, so don't worry. 2. It only gets better after the first two weeks...you're in the homestretch!
ReplyDelete:) Ross and Marissa