Author Archives: Alex Gorman

The Quotable Abigail, Part XXVI

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Alex Gorman

On whether the animal she’s thinking of swims: “A lion.” On dressing: “Pants and undies? I’m not sure about that.” On why I shouldn’t make noise when she’s trying to sleep: “If you keep doing this, I’m going to have … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Abigail, Part XXV

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Alex Gorman

On the prospect of impending Christmas: “Yummy in my hair! Yummy in my eyeballs!” On the glass of water she’s holding: “Dad, is this from tomorrow?” On Gabe finishing breast feeding: “Stop that and get back on the arm pit!” … Continue reading →

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Your Monday Morning Burst of Oxytocin

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Alex Gorman

Presented without commentary. Well, except for this here. If I hadn’t noted that it was being presented without commentary, then it would have been presented without commentary.

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The Quotable Abigail, Part XXIV

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Alex Gorman

On labor and delivery optimism: “Maybe I’ll catch baby brother!” On Gabe’s so-called birthday: “Why didn’t we have cake?” On what to say to the little girl at swim class: “You can look at me, if you want.” On where … Continue reading →

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Ellie Hearts Abigail

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Alex Gorman

Time for a momentary aside from the photos of Gabe. Los Funtime came for a visit the other day and Ellie got to hang out with the new big sister. It was love at first epic squeal. Here’s the video: … Continue reading →

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For Comparison Only

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Alex Gorman

Since Gabe has been born I’ve experienced a profound and unexpected sense of completeness. There’s something about a family of four that just feels right. There’s something about having a daughter and a son that rounds out my life. I … Continue reading →

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Birthday Boy

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Alex Gorman

First of all, let me introduce Gabe. Gabriel Victor Gorman, born November 25, 2011. Around 9:30 on Friday morning, it became clear that Jessica’s water had broken, but her contractions hadn’t started yet. We told the midwives to start heading … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Abigail, Part XXIII

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Alex Gorman

On what she wants to write on her Thanksgiving stickers in the space for what she’s thankful for: “These stickers.” On things to say at 4 am, just as Dad is convinced you’ve fallen back to sleep: “Daddy, do you … Continue reading →

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Abstraction

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Alex Gorman

This item on boingboing brought me joy. I thought I’d share it with you. http://boingboing.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bestabstract.jpg Warning: This is humor of a highly nerdy character.    

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Needem

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Alex Gorman

I drove Abigail to pre-school this morning, while we listened to Florence + The Machine’s “Remain Nameless.” Toward the end of the song, Abigail asked me, “What kind of phone is a Needem?” I had no response to this. Through … Continue reading →

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