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I am very happy to announce the birth of Little Invader Sophie. She arrived in the world just a few days ago and has already made both her parents extremely happy. I myself am extra happy with this of course because it fulfills stage two of my invasion plans: introduce an undercover sleeper agent in to Dutch society.
I’ve experienced this whole childhood thing before from the point of view of the kid. Now it’s time to experience it from the point of view of the parent.
My blogging schedule is bound to be in flux for a little while (you might have already noticed) as we adjust to our new family life. Those nappies won’t change themselves. This means there might be the occasional gap and some posts might be shorter than normal for a little while but fear not, this blog is not going anywhere. I enjoy writing for it way too much. Plus, I still have those exciting new plans I keep on teasing about (which are in motion).
This blog will not suddenly turn into a Daddy blog either. There might be the occasional Daddy post but for the most part I don’t think Sophie will be very happy with me if twenty years from now a potential boss googles her just before job interview and finds a story about her first bath or the time she decided to decorate the living room walls with crayon and called everything Elmo.
Our lives have changed forever. It’s going to be scary. It’s going to be exciting. It’s going to be a great adventure.
And now, a very Dutch tradition, Alex eating a beschuit met muisjes:
Congratulations to you and your wife, Stuart! I’ve been wondering about the baby for a few weeks now (no kidding, just last night I figured that the baby must be born by now).
I love her name :-) Sophie is one of my favourites, so it’s a perfect pick if you ask me.
I wish you and your family happiness, health, and joy. And a lot of beschuit met muisjes, of course.
Congratulations, all the best to you and your family.
“[..] a story about her first bath or the time she decided to decorate the living room walls with crayon and called everything Elmo.”
She’s not a pokémon you know. ;-)
Congrats on the heir to your throne!
Congratulations to you and the missus. Now you have to decide whether to pronounce the name op z’n Engels or op z’n Nederlands. Sooo-fie or Su-fiiiiieeee. Or both.
congratulations!
Congratulations. The invasion has really taken off now! And of course, in a couple of years she’ll be able to teach you Dutch, won’t she ;-) But seriously, I wish you all happiness and joy together!
Many Congratulation to both of you !
As you know, I was wondering when we are going to hear about this news !
I don’t know whether you are planning to share a bit more details, but it’s just that’s what comes in mind when hear about a new baby on board… when, how much weight, how tall ? :D
I hope all went smooth for you guys and all of you are doing great with adjusting in new routine.
Welcome to this crazy world dear Sophie :)
We, that is Koos and I, are very very very happy for you both! I can predict that with parents like you, Sophie is going to be one very happy little invader. By the way, she won’t be much of a sleeper agent for long, no will she remain undercover(s)! Enjoy it while it lasts :)
no = nor …pshhhh
Congratulations! Have fun with your baby girls!
Congratulations to you both! Parenthood is a wild and amazing ride! We can put all the expat blogger babies together and create an army of 1/2 Dutch sleeper agents :)
Congratulations!!!! Did you give Sophie her first sleeper mission het ;-)?
Enjoy your little bundel of surprises.
Congratulations to the both of you!!!
Congratulations! Best of luck training your little sleeper :)
congrats Stu!!!