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FIRECAT

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Well, just wanted to say hello.  I've not been around lately, because my wife gave birth to our first child on Jan. 2nd.  A healthy baby boy weighing 8lbs 9oz.:D

 

Also, I relocated my office and the computer was not working for a while (I was lazy).

 

Anyhow, hope you guys had a great holiday season!!!!

 

Talk to you soon. :D

siume99 Enthusiast

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Congratulations Firecat.  Did you move your office further from you home?  If so, was it to spend more time away from the dreaded diapers?  :D  j/k

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FIRECAT

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Congratulations Firecat.  Did you move your office further from you home?  If so, was it to spend more time away from the dreaded diapers?  :D  j/k

No actually, I had to move my home office, form the first floor to the second floor of my house.  The baby gets the "old" office now.  I ended up re-sheetrocking the "new" office before I moved my desk and computer, thats where my time went.  

 

:D

 

PS: Don't tell anybody (especially the wife), but I really don't mind the diaper changing.  I just love spending time with my boy!!!:D

 

Later

NewbieZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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The baby gets the "old" office now.   

....hopefully the baby can type and answer phones?!?!  

 

Congrats Firecat, have four (older) myself.

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

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Congrats!!!

 

:D

 

Start him off young liking trucks :D

 

Shaners the i have 3 rugrats gave me a good laugh (they are all girls right?)  Good luck in the next 5-10 years.  Better build a new bathroom now haha

DigUout Senior Enthusiast

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Congrats FIRECAT!!  Was in the same boat myself this time last year, I know how you're feeling.  It's amazing isn't it?!  Best to you and your little family!

 

:D

colosilverado Enthusiast

colosilverado

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Congrats on the new addition to your family! I have 2 monkeys myself, so I know the joys of having them in your life. Enjoy the baby stage, because it is truly a special time. You'll love them more and more as each day goes by, and soon you'll wonder how you ever made it without them. :love:

I have both a boy and a girl, which is nice because you get to see the differences and experience both.

The boy is going to be a truck guy and a hunting guy from what I can tell so far. He still calls my truck "daddy's new duck" even though I got it last spring.

Anyway, sorry to get mushy.

Enjoy!  :D

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