OT - Newest UM fan
Well, my wife gave birth to a 7lb 2oz baby boy at around 5 this morning. I'm already working on getting him an M hat to wear around every where. He'll definitely be in all M apparel in the fall for the first game.
I've only been a dad for a few hours, but it's pretty freakin' awesome!
January 26th, 2009 at 2:26 PM ^
Congratulations! Make sure to play lots of Marching Band CDs! They're proven* to be more effective than Classical at helping a baby's brain develop.
*Well, no one's proven otherwise at least.
January 26th, 2009 at 2:31 PM ^
yeah congragulations from me too an dmake sure to teach him that State and OSU suck so he doesn't fall into the darkside.
January 26th, 2009 at 2:32 PM ^
Congratulations! That is definitely awesome. I have the same plans for my kids. They will be more knowledgeable in Michigan football than most middle-aged, die-hard fans, as I am sure your boy will be as well.
January 26th, 2009 at 2:40 PM ^
Totally awesome! Just remember his first words should be "It's Great to be a Michigan Wolverine". I wish I could say that and have it be true other than just being a fan.
January 26th, 2009 at 2:50 PM ^
They change the way we view the world. It is a life changing and humbling experience. Good for you.
January 26th, 2009 at 3:14 PM ^
They grow fast so always have more M gear in the next size up.
January 26th, 2009 at 3:19 PM ^
I've worked hard on my oldest son. He's 5 now and he knows more players on Michigan's team than adults around here can name on UVA or Va Tech. His room is maize and blue as well.
January 26th, 2009 at 3:35 PM ^
Nice work blue_n_VA. My daughter is well on her way to being a big fan. She is a little over a year-and-a-half and she already likes to say:
"Touchdown Michigan!" when she sees any kind of football on TV;
"Michigan hockey! Lets' go Blue!" when she sees hockey on TV; and
"Boo Buckeye!" when anybody says the word buckeye.
This will probably end up with me paying for the outrageous out-of-state Michigan tuition, but it is a small price to pay to add another diehard Wolverine to the world.
January 26th, 2009 at 3:23 PM ^
Congratulations! Having kids really helps put things in perspective. Enjoy every day with him, because they grow up really fast.
January 26th, 2009 at 3:35 PM ^
I hope you named him Charles Desmond {insert last name}
January 26th, 2009 at 6:41 PM ^
Harmon.
Or did you mean his last name...?
January 26th, 2009 at 3:59 PM ^
Congratulations! And best of luck! You'll have some times where your kid will test you, for sure, but you'll love the experience.
January 26th, 2009 at 4:11 PM ^
Best kids names ever: "Hailey Victoria_____" for a girl and "Dhani Epstein_____"
January 26th, 2009 at 4:19 PM ^
Hope mother and baby are healthy and well (and dad too!).
January 26th, 2009 at 6:49 PM ^
I have a 3 month old and as soon as I get home from work he asks me if TomVH has any new news about signing day. I even heard him say "Fuck Corey Tropp" last night as we put him to bed.
January 26th, 2009 at 9:59 PM ^
Vernor's go up my nose.
Ass.
January 26th, 2009 at 7:02 PM ^
As the father of 2 young, hardcore Michigan fans I can tell you how difficult it is some times to keep them on the straight and narrow until they're cognitively old enough to be brainwashed properly.
Right away make sure their favorite colors are blue and some shade of "maize" (NEVER yellow), and maybe pipe "The Victors" into the crib.
Congratulations- there's nothing like fatherhood.
January 26th, 2009 at 7:18 PM ^
Barwis style...
Congrats!!!