Garrett Jonathan Borntreger

Raffine · June 23, 2007, 10:54:00 AM

Congratulations to the whole Borntreger gang!

I was a Friday baby, too.

Friday's child is loving and giving, as the saying goes.

Also, Friday's Child is the title of a memorable Star Trek episode chock full of Klingons and Julie Newmar!

Zapranoth · June 23, 2007, 02:36:51 PM

That is a cute little fat baby. Congratulations to you both!

You should bring in a copy of "Heartbeeps" for Katie to watch in between feedings and naps.

Snivelly · June 23, 2007, 04:29:33 PM

Quote from: Zapranoth on June 23, 2007, 02:36:51 PM

You should bring in a copy of "Heartbeeps" for Katie to watch in between feedings and naps.

After looking at the size of that baby's head, I'd say the poor woman has suffered enough.

JaseSF · June 23, 2007, 06:01:21 PM

Wonderful news! Congratulations to Andrew and family.

Andrew · June 23, 2007, 06:04:54 PM

Quote from: Snivelly on June 23, 2007, 04:29:33 PM
Quote from: Zapranoth on June 23, 2007, 02:36:51 PM

You should bring in a copy of "Heartbeeps" for Katie to watch in between feedings and naps.

After looking at the size of that baby's head, I'd say the poor woman has suffered enough.

Thanks all. Yes, even Ash. I'm looking forward to Katie and Garrett coming home tomorrow. He is really quiet, barely ever cries. You really have to rile him up to get crying (well, that or when he is having his diaper changed - the circumcision seems a bit tender).

Oh, and Katie has already seen "Heartbeeps" thanks to me. She would probably through her hospital food tray at me, including the food.

raj · June 23, 2007, 06:08:32 PM

Congratulations Katie and Andrew!

Zapranoth · June 23, 2007, 06:20:20 PM

Quote from: Andrew on June 23, 2007, 06:04:54 PM

Oh, and Katie has already seen "Heartbeeps" thanks to me. She would probably through her hospital food tray at me, including the food.

Yeah, I know... I remember seeing her post, before you review, basically saying "I beg you not to see this one."

Depending on the hospital, throwing the food isn't so much of a gesture. ;)

Hey! The insurance companies could start running Heartbeeps in the postpartum ward, and that'd for sure shorten hospital stays!

Scott · June 23, 2007, 09:20:11 PM

Congratulations Andrew ! ! ! Looks like he's already eyeing your copy of Gymkata.

Mofo Rising · June 23, 2007, 09:28:00 PM

Congratulations to you and your newly expanded family, Andrew.

Ash · June 24, 2007, 04:56:41 AM

Andrew,
I have to commend you on your name choice for young Garrett.

Too many parents these days give their kids horrible names.
Even if they do give their child a "normal" name, they often modify the spelling to make their child seem "unique".
As if it makes the child "special".

Ugh!

Read this article about bad kid names:
(be sure to check out the ABC News message board about this topic..there are some good comments there)

http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3309227&page=1

Something on there caught my attention...
"Baby naming is big business today. Some parents are turning to professional consultants, computer programs, polls and even numerologists to achieve the perfect moniker for their bundle of joy."

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I'm so glad you gave your kid a normal name.
Throughout Jr. High and High school, I was good friends with a guy named Garrett.
I actually ran into him recently at local grocery store and we had a humorous chat...

Mr. DS · June 24, 2007, 06:36:41 AM

What a handsome lad he is too, congrats Andrew and Katie! Heres to sleep deprivation and all the fun that comes with a baby!

trekgeezer · June 24, 2007, 04:11:32 PM

Hey Andrew, I think you're pulling our leg with that picture. That kid looks 3 months old already!

Mine were both small and wrinkly.

Congrats and have fun chasing them all around.

Andrew · June 24, 2007, 08:31:03 PM

I keep telling Katie that I make big and healthy babies. If anything, Andy was our big and well developed boy. He could immediately hold his own head up. Garrett is doing that with some success as of today. The nurse commented on it before Katie was discharged.

He really doesn't cry unless you are changing his diaper and that wasn't an issue until his circumcision (poor little guy). But, man, change that boy fast. He can pee and he has distance like you wouldn't believe.

I had Andy and Jenna outside today for a while. We chased bugs. Both the kids had little butterfly nets and their wire mesh bug cages. Andy caught a pair of grasshoppers and Jenna managed to get both a moth and a little blue butterfly. The kids both wanted me to catch a dragonfly (we have a small pond nearby), but those things are fast.

They both let the bugs go before dinner.

Menard · June 25, 2007, 12:43:36 AM

Quote from: Andrew on June 22, 2007, 11:39:04 PM
...and all with big heads.

Now why does everyone leave it to me to chime in the the obvious response 'takes after their father'?

It's not unusual for children to be given two middle names; I'm certain it was a typo, so I'll correct it: welcome Garrett Jonathan Menard Borntreger.

Hey, since we call the last boy Little Andy, can we call this one Little Menard?

Imagine having a child grow up to be just like me; I'll be a great Godfather.

Congratulations, Katie, on putting up with Andrew and all of the work you have done carrying and giving birth to three children.

Andrew; it's time to give that lady a break, so keep your hands off of her you hillbilly. Perhaps you should know that those things aren't for filling up with water and throwing off of a roof.

Seriously, though, congratualtions to the two of you, Jenna, Little Andy, and the new addition...

...Little Menard

Trevor · June 25, 2007, 01:20:08 AM

Congratulations Andrew and Katie!!

This news has made a very cold Pretoria morning and a shivering me all of a sudden warm inside.

Hope all is well with Katie and ~~Little Menard~~, sorry, little Garrett!