Well my good friends Jess and Paul had their baby last Wednesday at 11:48 AM. Little Jackson Everett Theriault. (after Jackson Pollack, one hell of a great namesake) And I and Liz went to see him today at the hospital and he is freakin gorgeous, Jess looked great, and Paul was glowing. It was just an absolute joy to be there with them. And I held a newborn baby for the first time in my life, for like a half hour(!) – and it was such an incredible experience, something I will never forget. He is just so tiny… such a perfect little person. I am so remarkably happy for Jess and Paul – how they are now officially a family and get to find out what thats like in its profound entirety. And its also really significant for me as its the first time two people I have really known well have had a baby together – an event which I’m sure will be duplicated in the future, but there is only one first time and I am going to really let it sink in. Jess in particular I have known for forever, and its really unbelievable to think back on when I knew her first and then compare that with seeing her today. How life changes, and how life changes us. Totally awesome.

Having been given  this special glimpse at their moment, I am left looking very forward to the day I get to hold one of my own – just not too soon…. 

But wow.