Over the weekend my brother and his lovely wife brought Avery William to this world. 9lb 8oz of all boy. Even at a glance he looks like a Motylinski, crooked nose, baggy eyes…Job well done Drew. He has the most beautiful hazel-blue eyes from Michelle’s side of the family. I do hope he hangs on to them. He was also born with more hair than I’ve ever had. He didn’t cry much, being of this world for only 10 hours or so I’m sure he was tuckered out.

I really did fear holding Avery. I kept going on about all the Baby Stories Court and I watch on TLC. Believe it or not, I’ve picked up a few things from watching those dads stumble through the first couple of days. I was so worried about his little, wobbly neck, I didn’t want to hurt him. Afer a few moments of holding him I settled into Unclehood and started promising everything under the sun.

One day after Avery joined us Courtney and I learned the gender of our own little bundle. It’s a boy! w00t! Yet again the Motylinski gene shines through. We’re 9 for 10 with the boys. You can read Court’s entry about our top baby names. My quest is to try and convince her that Effin is a legitimate middle name for the child. Nothing would be better than Cole Effin Motylinski. :-)

(Insert audible *sigh* from the grandparents here)