If you read the “Week One” post, you may be curious as to what has been going on in the past week or desperately searching the internet for a unicorn chaser. I had been pretty worn out after everything that had happened. Worn out as in “getting up from the couch was today’s accomplishment”. Feeling a bit low, I consulted my dear friend Jeff (of the Goldblums…not of the “Action Woods”) for advice. He gave me this nugget:
Indeed, good sir.
Schneider Hall seems to be an important fixture in my life. I spent the entirety of my sophomore year in the building. It was where I turned on a TV the morning of 9-11 to see the events of the day unfolding. It was where I found out that my grandmother was going to pass away. It’s where I made new friends. It’s where a stream of those friends called at 3 a.m. to use the restroom the night they camped out on the lawn of Potter Hall in hopes of getting a room in the renovated directional halls on campus.
Since coming back in 2007, it’s the place where I’ve grown personally and professionally–a place where I have the good fortune of meeting hundred of the state’s finest young people through Nerd Camp and the Academy. It’s also the place where Stephanie and I celebrated our wedding reception. (Some folks say it’s the nicest the Fourth Floor Common Room has ever looked.)
Tuesday, August 3, marked another celebration in the building. Our friends and coworkers at the Academy and The Center hosted a baby shower for Elliott. We’ve been so thankful not only for their gifts but also their support and encouragement leading up to his arrival and in the days since. We look forward to him meeting these dear friends some time late next week.
Here’s hoping that some day Elliott will enjoy time in Schneider Hall as well as a Nerd Camper and Academy Class of 2028 student.
The Alderdice household is a big fan of Jeff “Action” Woods, sportscaster extraordinaire, good pal, and just a generally great guy.
Jeff isn’t a fan of the fact that I’ve nicknamed him “Action” and petitioned him on several occasions to adopt the moniker on air. Friends and gentle readers, I believe we can make that and more happen for old Jeffrey.
I sent myself an email reminder exactly one year ago so I wouldn’t forget about this. Nominations have begun for the 2010 Best of Bowling Green. The contest recognizes favorite restaurants, stores, and individuals in the city of Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Most of all, I want to see Jeff “Action” Woods as a finalist for Category #104 — Best Local TV Personality.
The only thing good about a stay in the hospital such as this is that it brought Elliott into our world. The journey began at 5 a.m. on Friday and finally wrapped up shortly after noon today. Granted, there will be trips to visit Dr. Baker, our pediatrican and other stops along the way in the days ahead but I’d be happy if that was our last stay in a hospital for a while.
For the time being, though, we’re happy to have Elliott at home. Lily, on the other hand, is a bit apprehensive about having something else tiny in the house; however, she seems to be warming up to the little fella. Both mother and child seem to be settling in well, though each have had a couple of naps today.
Until Stephanie writes an account of the last few days, enjoy these photos from our last day at the Bowling Green Medical Center and our first day as a newly-minted family at 806 Brownstone Way.
What an exciting forty-eight hours it has been in the Alderdice world. We were excited to welcome little Elliott Lyndan Alderdice at 9:05 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2010. The fella was eight pounds, five ounces and twenty-one-and-a-quarter inches long. We’re happy to share this first bath of photos with you.
Most of our friends have joked about the likeliness of me “live blogging” the birth of our first child.
Most of our friends have been correct about this assumption.
Tomorrow, I’ll tweet updates throughout the day. We go in for induction at 5 a.m. (CDT). Who knows how long it will be from then until Elliott’s arrival, though. My tweets will include a #lbrday hashtag. If you’d like to pass along a message to us or the little fella, you are welcome to use the tag as well. All #lbrday tweets will appear in the timeline below so you can see what’s going on if you’re not on Twitter.
It’s going to be an exciting day!
Update: You can read the #lbrday transcript of tweets via What the Hashtag.
For folks who know me, there are three things that I enjoy immensely: the charming sound of a ukulele, the nomy deliciousness of cake, and the delightful cadence of an English accent.
Boing Boing had a shout out to the song stylings of Rocky and Balls. While the name is a bit lacking, these duet darlings from the UK combine a bit of wordplay with simple melodies. My personal favorite of their songs is “Love Cake,” which can be found below.
Like what you hear? Check out their website for more tracks. You can also follow them on Twitter.
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