Jason Stringer

It’s comforting to know young Ted (likely to be named Anthony) will be brought into this world on August 13/14 2007.  At the same time, it was also very unnerving to have it gain on us, getting closer and closer.  The excitement far out-weights the fear, but little things are starting to make it all very, very real.  Everywhere I drive now there is a baby capsule already installed in the back.  His room is complete with change table, bassinet, pictures and the wall and a gorgeous white toy box stuffed with toys.

I asked my father for some fatherly advise about becoming a parent the other night. I was his first child when he and my mother were just 17 years old.  I am 27 and counting.  He just smirked at me with a look that clearly said ‘pay back’s a bitch’ and ‘you’ll do fine… take each day as it comes’.

I suppose that’s all I can do.