So, as some of you may have heard, we had a baby boy this past Wednesday, August 12th! And by “we” I mean “I”. I had a baby boy while my husband did the best he could to participate.
Really, though, I feel he was the model husband and father throughout the entire process, being both present and encouraging while looking tremendously guilty all the while. If it wasn’t confirmed before, it is now… my husband is perfect.
Thank you so much for your comments on the blog and Facebook, I am really overwhelmed by all the love.
In unrelated news, never give your password to Adam Avitable. He may look like a grown up on the outside, but he is, in fact, a twelve ten eight seven year old on the inside. A very disturbed seven year old that should be going to the school for “bad” kids, but can’t because even they don’t want him.
And, hello, I am not a Democrat. I’m a fiscally conservative socially conscious liberal with strong suspicions of government involvement in our personal lives and those of other nations. So, given Tariq’s unabashed love for free market capitalism, I think we may have a libertarian on our hands.
Either way, I am officially a mother of two. I have kids. I can say things like, “I have to go pick up the kids.” Or, “Be quiet, the kids are sleeping.”
Or, “Aren’t my kids beautiful?”
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Your kids are sooooooo beautiful!!! Congrats again
@Tami, Thank you, I can’t wait for you to see them!
Wonderful! They are gorgeous.
I loved Avitable’s post, however untrue, it WAS funny.
@Kimberly, It *was* funny. But he’s still seven.
YAY to kids!!!!!!!! Congrats again, family!
@Poppy, Thank you, I hope you can meet them when you come down here in October.
Yes, indeed your kids ARE beautiful! Congratulations!
@Dave2, I think so, obviously.
Yes, yes they are.
@Miss Britt,
Congrats again darling!
xo
@Princess of the Universe, Thank you. Twice.
They’re okay.
If you are into that whole beautiful kid thing.
@B.E. Earl, Hehehe. I am into the beautiful kid thing so that works.
Congratulations and good luck! The thought of more than one child makes me want to take a nap. I don’t have experience with raising a girl, but boys are the bomb. And your kids ARE gorgeous.
@MidLifeMama, I can’t wait to find out how cool raising a biy is going to be! I’m sure it *is* the bomb, and thanks!
Well, they’re okay. Compared to their mom, that is.
@Avitable, Awww. I feel like hitting you and hugging you at the same time. As usual.
You have wonderfully beautiful kids. Congrats again, honey.
@Sarah, Thank you!
You so deserved the worst for giving Avitable your password! (;
Congratulations, for adding another beautiful child to your family, and for both of your beautiful kids!
@Elizabeth Kaylene, I really shouldn’t complain, he did a great job with the post… even if he said the word “penis”, like 50 times.
@Faiqa, I believe it was 51 times! ;D
What a gorgeous family! I always treasured those first few days of new baby loving. I would gather my other children and we would all cuddle in bed watching TV and bonding!
Congratulations again!
@Blondefabulous, Yeah, we’ve watched more TV in the past four days than we have all year. It’s been great. My daughter is totally into “How Clean Is Your House” and “What Not to Wear.” On her way…
Awww
@Jared,
Can’t wait for you to meet him in person!
@Faiqa, Yes, I am. I was upset that Britt went to visit you guys without me.
Congratulations. You have beautiful KIDS and you will so enjoy your baby boy. Many blessings!!!
@Cara Pope, Thanks, you’re the boy expert so I’ll take your word for it.
They are both gorgeous. Congratulations again.
And, um, hello blog dedication! LOL
@Sheila (Charm School Reject), Is that sarcasm? I haven’t posted in, like, two weeks. So, I assume it’s sarcasm. Sheila being sarcastic. Big, Surprise. Oh, and happy birthday!!
Look at that sweet picture! He’s smiling. And it’s not gas. Seriously.
And isn’t plurality with kids cool?
And Adam may be seven, but he’s a lovable seven. That you want to smack.
@Coal Miner’s Granddaughter, He’s lovable because he’s smackable. And he loves being smackable. And being smacked.
Your kids look great. I mean, they hardly look like Adam at all!
@RebTurtle, I think I just threw up in my mouth a little at your insinuation. What I can’t figure out is if I’m sickened by the fact that you’ve insinuated that my kids are Adam’s or that he has kids, at all.
They are both mashallah sey adorable. Congrats to you and your family. I can’t wait to see the little one may be after he has first shots. Congrats again. N. definitely looks like a proud older sister
@Ayesha, I’d love for you to come over and see him, just let me know whenever!
How could they be anything but beautiful? Congratulations, honey. You did good.
@Finn, Aww, thanks.
that photo is just wow.
wow.
@adnan., I know, right?
LOVE that picture!!!!!!
You are the best, and you have a fantastic family!!!
Frame that pic.
xo
@Sybil Law, You are so sweet. Thanks for never being afraid to be so generous in your compliments. Really, you make my day, sometimes.
Congratulations! They are beautiful indeed.
@Lexi, Thank you so much.
Congratulations, Faiqa. They are both beautiful.
On a very related note, do you feel like a family now, as Tariq said so long ago?
@SciFi Dad, I do. I know what he meant by that, now.
Congratulations! And yes, your kids are amazingly beautiful (as you and Tariq are too).
@Hilly, Aww, thanks. He’ll be happy to know that you think he’s beautiful. Tariq, I mean.
Wait.
You mean you were pregnant?
Why did anyone tell me!!!
@NYCWD, Snort. I wasn’t pregnant. Actually, I gained 60 lbs (!!) due to midnight comfort eating, couldn’t bear the shame and kidnapped someone else’s kid in an effort to cover up my lack of self control.
Welcome to the “kids” club!
Hey, wait, “I’m a fiscally conservative socially conscious liberal with strong suspicions of government involvement in our personal lives and those of other nations.” We need a party.
@Ren, If they had a party for people like us, we wouldn’t join it, anyway. Parties are for people need people to tell them what to think.
Congratulations!
@delmer, Thanks!
Yes, they ARE beautiful.
Why aren’t we Facebook friends? Is it because I think Adam is funny?
@Kate, Friend me! “Faiqa Khan.”
that is an outstanding picture!
big congrats to u guys!
@Slyde, Thanks, it was taken by Tariq, who is normally an unusually bad photographer.
Kidding, honey. Not really.
Awwwwww….. look at those two! BFF’s already! Until they turn preteen of course and discover sibling rivalry. They will get over that eventually, by 18 years old. Then again, BFF’s for life!
(woot)
@Twinkie, Exaactly.
when describing your kids, “beautiful” is an understatement.
i’m so happy for you and (the perfect) tariq!
@hello haha narf, Thanks, hon, they are all definitely keepers! Can’t wait for you to come down here so you can drool over them in person.
Oh my gosh, Faiqa. What a beautiful picture! How’s the big sister doing? I am so happy and excited for your family
@Becky, Thanks! Big sister is doing great! IN fact, she is downright impressive. She loves holding him, gets mad because she can’t change his diaper or give him a bottle (I’m nursing him), and scolds me and her dad for being to loud or for not holding him the right way. LIterally, she acts like a second mother. I’m waiting for a little jealous acting out, but thus far, nothing.
Those babies are gorgeous!!!! I loved Avitable’s post, did he get you while you were on pain meds???
@Becca, No, actually, he’s had my password for a while. I can’t be bothered with learning how to do trivial things like add plug ins or update my version of wordpress, so Adam does all that for me. So, I guess I shouldn’t complain too much.
They are just so precious. That is a photo to be treasured. It must be a lovely feeling to say: ‘my kids.’
@Selma, Thanks, I do love the photo, it really conveys how much she has been doting over him this past week… and even before that.
Yay, yay, yay! Congratulations! They look beautiful, both of them. How’s he doing now?
Watch out – boys are completely different (brilliant observation, I know). But I love my boys – they’re fun!
J.
@HoosierGirl, Thank you!! I’m really excited about raising a boy, mostly because I’m excited about how great his dad is going to be with him.
I have been waiting for a picture like this. Absolutely stunning. You’re incrediable. I miss Nuha everyday send all my lovin
Finally making it online to see the pictures! GORGEOUS! He is so perfect! So is she!
good work 
@Sarcastica, Thanks! Yours is gorgeous, too. I’ve been keeping up.
I am VERY late to the game here, but wanted to say congrats on the new arrival. I’ll try not to be a stranger in the future.