For those of you who didn’t realize – I’m back from my paternity leave.
I’ve been slowly getting back up to speed over the last three or four days and am getting to the point of catching up on a couple of weeks of unread emails and RSS feeds.
A big thanks to Aaron (who has a great new blog design) and Brian for their posts while I was away (I think Brian might have one more to finish his mini-series) and also to those bloggers who agreed to be featured in the One Question Interview series which I’ve had some great feedback on.
Sorry to those who I’ve not answered emails of in the last couple of weeks. I’m doing my best to get through them all but it is an uphill battle at the moment. If I’ve forgotten to get back to you it might be best if you try resending your email to get it back on my radar.
Thanks to everyone for your emails and comments of well wishes and congratulations after Xavier’s birth. Both he and V are doing really well. We’re finding a rhythm to our day (the nights are a little harder) and are doing really well. It’s probably going to take me a few weeks to get back into the swing of things with work as I find ways to deal with the challenges of sharing my work space with a mother and child (nice distractions – but at times not that conducive to work). For those who have been asking for another picture of Xavier (pronounced like ‘Zavier’ for those unfamiliar with it – more people than we thought) – I’ve posted one above. I’m not going to get in the habit of posting too many pictures of him but seeing is this is my ‘I’m back’ post I thought I should show you what I’ve been doing.
In terms of ProBlogger and where it’s headed next – I’ve got a long list of tips and posts that I want to write over the coming weeks and as always am dreaming up ways to take this blog to the next level in terms of how helpful it is to readers.
There will be more group writing projects (don’t forget the current one), lots of tips on how to improve your blog and make money along the way and perhaps even a rant of two (I know – it’s been a while but fatherhood has mellowed me).
Darren,
Congratulations. Xavier is a good looking guy. I am happy to be the first to congratulate you. Is this your first one?
hi,
i just kissed my screen for that little baby. all the best to your family.
bye.
thanks – yep its the first one we’ve had.
Congratulations on the birth of your first son. Xavier is bound to be a wonderful distraction in your life. Enjoy it!
Great to hear that you’re back, I look forward to your coming posts. Congratulations on the beautiful baby.
He’s beautiful Darren.
Congrats, the fun is just beginning. And before you know it, you’ll get the shocking message “Hey pops! You’re going to be a grand daddy.”
ps: yes, I did send you an email (invite) but as I’ve recently sent you another just this week I’ll pass on a third.
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Welcome bacK! I must say the baby photo is just so cute. :D
“I’m not going to get in the habit of posting too many pictures of him but seeing is this is my ‘I’m back’ post I thought I should show you what I’ve been doing.”
NIce to have you back. May be you should start another blog about childcare and make the topic very popular. No one will mind having more pictures of this cute baby.
Hi Darren! Miss your regular posts ;)
Xavier’s cool. He got ur lips, hehe!
How important is being ranked 1 on Google?…
Darren Rowse over at ProBlogger links to a post about the difference between being 1st and 2nd on Google……
Great looking baby, and nice pick too. Xavier is a name you don’t hear too much these days, but it has a venerable history.
I don’t see much resemblance to you though – he has too much hair and no glasses :)
Congrats and good luck with everything.
Welcome back Darren.
Xavier is a gorgeous baby. Let’s hope he’s a born blogger too :)
Oh ! So beautiful! Been swamped with stuff here and hadn’t gotten to check in recently, but I watched the RSS for news. Congratulations! Best wishes to you, V and X (Z – LOL)
Awwww, he’s so cute!! Glad you are getting back, I know all about no sleep, agh.
Not only a beautiful baby but a great picture. It is going to be great having a photographer as a dad! Looking forward to the “how to take great baby pics” post.
congrats and welcome back!
Darren–
As Stonyfield Farm’s Chief Blogger, I’ve been reading your stuff for a long time. Now, you’ve got a great reason to read one of our blogs–The Baby Babble. Check it out!
What a beautiful baby and a beautiful (professional?) photograph of Xavier!
All the best,
Chris
Welcome back, you were missed!
Congrats on the baby!
Looking forward to more useful posts from you and less from a group.
Welcome back, Darren. It was a pleasure filling in for you even though my post count was not nearly as robust as yours is in the same time period. Glad to have you back. X is great looking. :)
Dude I hope he is a sleeper. All of my kids liked to stay up late and I did not sleep for 3 years…LOL
Congrats and Have fun
Three years? My six year old still seems to climb into our bed every second night.
Darren, I tell anyone that gets woken up in the middle of the night by the baby EVERY night that you really do get used to it after a few weeks and with your schedule that you have posted a couple of times before I am sure you will end up OK with it.
Good luck with everything and it seems that you have more than one other father online here if you every need advise or an encouraging word.
I am so excited to have you back as you are the first place I visit in the morning when checking my feeds.