I’m writing this blog post on my iPhone, using the WordPress 2 iPhone app. Isn’t technology amazing? If this post doesn’t come out right or you see a superfluous amount of spelling errors, you’ll know why.
The reason I’m on my iPhone is because I’m at the hospital with my wife. Our baby boy decided he wanted to come out a month early and join us for Christmas this year! I am proud to announce the healthy birth of our son, Keoni, at 4:15am this Christmas Eve!
Because it was a month early, we were definitely surprised, and caught off guard a bit when signs for a delivery came about. Luckily we had everything prepared for the trip to the hospital already, but I have to admit, I freaked out a bit. I couldn’t find my keys and wallet, and I forgot how to put my shorts on.
We finally arrived at the hospital, and they took great care of us. In about 16 hours after checking in, our tiny 5lbs. 2oz. baby boy was born.
I’m the happiest person in the world. He’s so beautiful, and it just amazes me how life starts out in such a tiny package. It definitely puts things into perspective.
Before I leave you all to your holiday celebrations, I just wanted to say thank you to my wife, April. I’m so proud of her. She never complained during the entire process, and she showed me just how strong of a person she really is. A lot stronger than me, that’s for sure. She’s a wonderful wife, and I’m sure she’ll be an even better mother. I love you April!
Posting a blog post from my iPhone is pretty cool, but typing it sucks…
Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and I wish you and your families all the best. Thank you for allowing me to share this brand new, amazing and beautiful part of my life with you.
Pat
p.s. I can’t embed a photo into the blog post, but I can attach one, I think. The link SHOULD be below if you’d like to get a glimpse of Keoni in his first hours of life.
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Congrats Pat! Welcome Keoni!
It’s my first Christmas with my first child too. I got to play Santa tonight!
I wish your wife a quick recovery.
Merry Christmas
Congratulations Pat! You guys are going to be awesome parents. It is going to be a blast. It will rock your world. I have a boy who will turn 2 years in 4 days, and he is more fun every day.
Amazing, Pat! I’m happy you’re happy and that you had a healthy child! Merry Christmas to you sir!
Congratulations! I’ve been reading your blog for quite some time and am thrilled for you – what a Christmas present! You’re in for an awesome ride!
He’s beautiful Pat.
Merry Christmas!
What wonderful news. Congrats to you and your family Pat. Happy Holidays!!!
Chris
Merry Christmas, and congrats on the birth of your child!
Congratulations from Germany!
Congratulations, man! I’m totally excited for you. What a perfect Christmas gift!
My wife and I just announced to everyone that we are expecting our third little one in July next year (or June if we follow your path).
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and Congratulations.
Oh, Pat…He’s beautiful!
Wow, that is just AWESOME Pat! What a great Christmas present indeed. Glad everyone is okay and he is just beautiful.
I’m a happy new mother too…my Adria was born on Dec 19.
Aren’t Christmas babies the best?
Congratulations to you and April!!
Congratulations Pat, I am so happy for you and your wife. To be blessed with a child on Christmas is an amazing event. I wish health and happiness to your entire family as we move into the new year.
Pat,
First, congratulations to you and your wife. Having two kids in college I have thought how in the world did all that time go so fast. My 20 year old came home and gave me a huge hug today and I wished that she was much younger. Savor the moments.
All the Best,
Mac
Congratulations, Pat and April! He is beautiful. We had our little boy Dec. 6 — what a wonderful month for new babies! Take care and enjoy every minute.
Congrats, Pat & April! He’s soooo cute! Don’t forget to include him for whatever part of your 09 taxes you can when you get ready to file in a few weeks;). This has surely been your most exciting year ever with major life events like marriage & childbirth in the same year!
(my…hope you all easily find tiny diapers to fit til he grows into more traditional newborn sizes)
Pat, April
Congratulations! And April, well done…!
The little one looks fantastic.
And now the rest of your REAL lives begin! Being a father of three is the BEST thing in the world. Regardless of what we do for a living, how or where we work, and what we make each month – nothing, and I repeat NOTHING compares with being called ‘Daddy’.
Wait for it, it will come sooner than you think!
Best regards from the Philippines, guys.
Chris
Congratulations Pat and April!!
It is really very cool. I’m amazed to read your post.
May God bless him with best of health.
He is so sweet! I love his expression. They are so sweet and serene for those first few hours. Enjoy him!
He’s sooooo cute!! Congratulations, Pat, for your beautiful baby boy!!
totally awesome… get some sleep whenever you can mate
Hey Pat,
What great news — what an exciting Christmas surprise for April and you. Enjoy your little one and take lots of pics and videos they grow fast.
John
WOWzer!!!! That is so totally awesome! Congratulations to you and April, enjoy every step of this new journey
Congrats Pat and April! You’re in for it now! What a rush!
Aww, I’m so happy for you and your wife. Keoni looks absoultely adorable. I wish your wife a healthy recovery from the birth (plenty of hot soup, that’s what my mum says). The two of you are gonna make great parents (you already are). And, yes, you’re right, it is the best Xmas ever.
Take care…
My best wishes to you, Pat, April and Keoni!
Our baby girl Vera was born a month ago, 6 weeks early. Our life is totally different now and so will be yours.
Congrats!!!!!
Congrats, Pat!
Congratulations, Pat! He looks great. When my 2nd son was born, he was 5 weeks early, and had to spend a week in the neo-natal ICU. Everything turned out fine, but I know those early bird babies can make ya a little nervous. Anyway, I’m glad everyone is doing well. Enjoy this special time, a belated Merry Christmas, and happy New Year.
CONGRATS! That’s is so exciting; I’m sure you all had a wonderful first Christmas as a family. Happy New Year!
Pat,
Congratulations!! I’m so happy for you and April. What a terrific start to 2010.
Best wishes!
Julia
Congratulations. Wish you and your family a merry christmas.
Congrats! What an amazing Christmas gift…don’t expect to get anything better from now on!
Congratulations!
Congratulations Pat and April!!! What an awesome surprise…I wish you guys the best. There goes the end of your normal sleep habits for a while
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That’s a Christmas gift that will be remembered forever.
Congrats Pat! Enjoy your holidays.
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations! What an awesome Christmas gift. A whole month early was making nervous to read this but I am so happy to hear mom and baby are doing great!
What a cutie! Congratulations! What a wonderful Christmas gift.
Congratulations Pat! What an incredible gift and he’s really is cute.
All the best.
Awesome, Pat! Maybe we’ll hear him in the background of your podcasts!
Congratulations, indeed this is the best gift I ever heard about in my life
Congratulations Pat & April! Welcome Keoni-you have an awesome name!
Happy New Year!
He’s so precious Pat! Congratulations to you and April. Thank you for sharing to us this wonderful occasion. Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Pat, congratulations to you and April… and a warm welcome to Keoni!
Happy New Year and best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous life together.
Hi Pat,
Congrats on one of life’s most memorable moments! From this point forward everything changes…for the better!
Rob
Welcome to the world Keoni on this last year of the decade!
Congratulations Pat!
Krizia
Congrats Pat!
Congrats Pat.