It seems to me that 2008 is going to be a year of change. I believe that 2007 seems to be a year of foundation-making and developing patterns and leaving old ways behind. But 2008 is all about change so far. Change is scary.
So far this year I have, in four months, launched my own business (Epiblogger), started a new job, was pre-approved for a mortgage, and now I am a new uncle. That is a picture of me awkwardly holding my day old neice, Chloe Elizabeth Johnson. Look at all that hair. She’s basically a monster—a poop monster, but she does have all the baby cuteness. Emily, my sister, didn’t have more than 8 strands of hair on her head until she was five. She was a bald monster. Alright, enough about monsters.
I was doing pretty good with the first two changes. New job and new company were exciting. But my ability to cope ended when I was pre-approved. That was like winning at miniature golf and being slapped by a poop monster at the same time. I know, I know, enough with the monsters. It took me a week to get over the initial shock and now it’s just a stress rollercoaster. Can we/can’t we, should we/shouldn’t we, and holy crap what if the market goes to heck in a handbasket?
And then the pretty little Chloe got placed in my arms. You might say that babies are cute and they remind you of goodness and purity and stuff. But not me. I was basically just screaming in my head—AAAAAHHHHHH! There is a baby in my arms and it’s breathing! Again this is one of those moments where I know that babies generally breathe but holding a breathing baby is something completely different. I have only seen Chloe once, so the shock of being Uncle Rhett hasn’t even begun to hit. I imagine it will start to get really weird when she can speak. Although, I do think I will be a cool uncle. However, I still don’t think I am ready for all this change.
But I did find one thing to help me through the hard times… David Bowie.
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Even with your pretend desire to make out with an 18 year old...
Haha! She’s a cutie pie! If the shock of being an uncle affects you this much, I’m not sure what it will be like if we ever seriously discuss being parents…
Did you know that Slash from G’n'R grew up close to David Bowie. His Mom date Bowie when Slash was a little boy. That explains a lot. I also suspect that, in the future, people will say “Why is Chloe so weird?” The response: “Rhett Soveran was her uncle.”
“Yikes. That explains a lot.”
“Yep. He never was quiet right after he took on the morgage and started selling himself to the highest bidder.”
“Yep. Those oil tycoons sure are rough.”
“Yep.”
Woa, check the calendar, almost Apr 1, is this for real?? Can someone other than Rhett please confirm what I am reading?? Wow, congratulations Emily. Where can I visit the baby?
Are you in Calgary or Regina??
let me know thanks
cd
Ok, I think I got it wrong, Emily didn’t have a baby it was one of Leahs sisters??
Congratulations Leahs sister and Rhett of course, Im actually a little surprised after the blog about taking credit for Leahs degree and Masters acceptance that your not trying to take a little credit for this one… hehe
cd
Curt, you read my mind. I forgot to mention that. I should be taking more credit… I had to hold it for like 10 minutes and that was a lot of work.
unrelated: I almost chose the multi-coloured feather theme for my blog, but Laura ridiculed me becuase it was “gay.” Yep. She is pretty closed minded, I know.
Laura! You clearly don’t know beauty when you see it. I guess that’s why you married Leif.
YES! DOUBLE BURN!
Rhett!! How can you possibly write “I had to hold IT for …” The baby isn’t an IT!
You don’t look stunned in the photo, you look beautiful! Holding a baby, especially a nephew or niece is an amazing experience. You are so lucky to have Chloe living so close & to get to see all her changes.
As for Curtis … stop spreading rumors about Emily! But it’s great to know how much you still care about your old neighbours!
Rhett – just don’t take too much credit, may cause some family trouble… actually I do see some Rhett traits in the photo, hehe
Kristin – you are so kind!
While I have everyones attention – what is happening July Long / Rhett’s Bday?? Cypress??
That was a great spot last year, and I think my parents showed interest also this year!
cd
I think Dad might of tried, but I am pretty sure it booked up right away. I don’t actually know.
I think your mom has been spending too much time with my mom…. and now they both want grandbabies!! I just tell my mom that if she wants a baby in the family she should have one herself. (It doesn’t go over very well, just so you know!)
Jen:
I will have to remember that.