February 21st, 2015 | Carnevale!

I am feeling, as your mom and I often put it, "fat and sassy." Grandma, Grandpa, Mom, Aunt Alysia, and I put together a fabulous and traditional meal for everyone. I'm super proud of mom because we managed to keep you a secret throughout the day (which was really tough because Aunt Er and Uncle Chrish are here and the topic is on everyone's minds) as we're not telling anyone else about you until Easter. Only a month or so away little one. 

March 2nd is coming closer and that's our next appointment with the doctor to check on you. I am still very, very excited. We still think you're going to be a boy at this point and we're tossing Thierry and Milo around as names. 

What Did Dad do at work today? Nothing, it's a weekend! But I'm a little nervous about next week. I'm going to be making a brief presentation in front of LOTS of people. 

What's On Dad's Mind? I want to know more about you. Start planning things. 

February 18th, 2015 | The Entertainer

After waiting a VERY long time, I finally got to see Billy Joel in concert at, the world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden. Your Uncle Dave took me as a Christmas/birthday gift and it was everything I hoped it would be. I left mom alone to fend for herself tonight, so I'm pretty sure she had a relaxing evening complete with a bath. She made a joke that maybe Billy will still be holding his residency at the Garden 10 years from now and I'll be able to take you to see him... Somehow I doubt it, haha. It did make me think about how excited I am to share my passions with you though; music, movies, sports... I really can't wait to inculcate you with all of the wonderful things this world has to offer. You are in store for some really fun and sometimes challenging things little one. 

I'm going to crash on the couch tonight. Don't want to disturb mom. 

February 13th, 2015 | Friday the 13th

Well kiddo I thought I had a good day today. Had the day off from work so I got my new suit pants hemmed and paid the water bill (Mom and I use A LOT of water) and then went to see "Kingsman" in the theater. It was the first time I ever went to the movies by myself. Note, not as fun as going with Mom. I fixed the rotating cabinet in the kitchen and tried re-caulking the sink... The last bit didn't turn out so well unfortunately. Mom just came in from her workout and brought the roses I ordered her for Valentine's Day home. They look great! Mom however is not in a good mood. We haven't been sleeping very well and I'm not sure why or how, but I keep finding new ways to annoy her it seems. I hope I can coax her into a better mood as the night goes on. I just realized that tomorrow will be Mom's and my last Valentine's Day as a duo... Exciting stuff!

What I did at work today: Nothing! I was off for my "birthday-day." 

What's Eating My Brain? Gotta keep Mom more relaxed and happier. Don't want you being born with an ulcer or Mom to get one!

February 12th, 2015 | Number 1

I am BEYOND excited. This has been a whirlwind part of my life. I am 3 months into a new job here at Sotheby's International Realty, I'm not depressed for the first time in years, and as if it couldn't get ANY better, I'm going to be a Dad. I've been waiting for this moment for years. Even before I met your mother, I knew that I wanted to be a Dad. We heard your heart beat for the first time two days ago and I was pretty sure mine was going to stop from excitement. Mom and I have been busy comparing your current size to food items (I think you're somewhere between a lentil and a pine nut at this point) and talking about all of things that we're excited about. Mom is a little touchy, but she's busy growing you so I don't blame her. Your dear old Dad here also doesn't think all too hard before he opens his mouth, so she's not entirely at fault, haha. We argued about the "selfishness" of getting massages today from Groupon for $9 and whether or not Mom could too. Needless to say, it was not pretty. Plus, if you're anything like the two of us (which is likely going to be the case) you're going to undoubtedly be a handful.

I'm looking forward to meeting you. I'm sure the next 8 months or so leading up to your arrival will be a fair mixture of arduous and exciting times, but I'm pumped for all of it. We briefly (amidst our earlier argument) looked at New York Mets shirts for Mom to wear this Summer as your fate has already been decided to lean towards Orange and Blue.

What I did at work today: I'm working on piece about the "Tiny Homes Movement" and spinning it to showcase some pretty massive luxury homes.

What's Eating My Brain? Our next appointment to see the doctor is March 2nd. We should get a better look at you then. I can't wait to find out that you're growing and healthy, to get a better idea of when you're actually getting here, and whether or not you're a boy or girl. For what it's worth, we seem to have our names picked and I personally have NO PREFERENCE as to what you come out as. Just as long as you don't have a tail and you're healthy, that's all I care about.