"In his domestic administration my father had this system . . . to keep a journal and insert in it all occurrences of any note . . . A record very pleasant to look at when time begins to efface the memory of events, and very well suited to get us out of perplexity: When was such and such a thing begun? When completed? What retinues came? How long did they stay? Our trips, our absences; marriages; deaths; the receipt of happy or unhappy news . . . An ancient custom, which I think it would be good to revive, each man in each man's home. And I think I am a fool to have neglected it." (Montaigne, Book I, Essay 35 (publ. 1580))

Monday, January 28, 2019

Xavi's here!

I mean . . . can this kid be beat?  Photo taken a few hours after Xavier was born.


The best possible news:  grandchild #2 arrived safe and sound on Monday 21 January 2019.  Congrats and thanks to Chris & Dharma.  Xavier Arav Gales weighed 7 lbs 8 oz, measured 21 3/4", and seems quite perfect in all respects.

Mom and Dad were pretty pleased.  


C&D went to the hospital (Banner Thunderbird, where Dharma works) around 5a on Sunday morning (we had spent time with them earlier in the day (i.e. Saturday) - lunch, 5 Crowns, Paul Jr. able to join).  So it was about a 26-hour process.  We stopped by the hospital early Sunday afternoon - before the action picked up - just to check in, bring by sandwiches.  Then back on Monday morning to meet Xavier just a couple hours after he was born.  The little family was back home by Thursday afternoon.  PJ and (to a lesser extent) me were able to spend some time with them Thursday - Sunday (PJ doing yeoman overnight work, me moreso on the "second shift" that wrapped up about 1am).

Grandpa and Grandma are entirely thrilled with Grandson #2.


Xavier arrived with a delightful personality; so well behaved.

These are deeply wonderful things, we feel quite blessed.

C&D settling in on Sunday afternoon.  We all just wanted to see Xavier!

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