Thursday, February 7, 2008

Can you believe this guy is somebody's dad?



My buddy, Jeff, and his wife, Jill, welcomed their little boy, Rowan, into the world this morning. Their oldest, Ian, is now a big brother.

Rowan is a lucky baby boy because he's been born into a family with many fine qualities. For instance, Jill is a teacher and avid reader, so you know Rowan will be a bright child. Ian, the big brother, is incredibly inquisitive and years ahead of his peers in terms of knowledge.

And then there's Jeff, the proud father. Not particularly handy or good at home repairs, lacking in most social graces, and not much of a self-starter, however plays a mean air-guitar and knows all of the audience-participation comments for the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Jeff was once quoted as saying his hobbies included "stair-diving and altitude", while his life's goal was to "turn his entire body inside out." Is this the canvas of which a responsible father is painted?

Jeff has been seen with a Burger King bag in one hand and a can of Slim Fast in the other. Does this kind of rationale lend itself to effective diaper changing?

What does it say about a man when he drives a Cadillac ambulance-hearse while blaring "Baby Got Back" with the windows down? Should this be a concern for social services?

He views the television show "Clean Sweep" as therapy for his hoarding behavior. Seriously, Jeff, do you need another DVD of "Thumb Wars"? Really.

Jeff and I have been friends for a long time. We met in college through our circle of friends and were acquaintances at best. After college is when Jeff and I really became good friends. We've been through some really great times and some really dark times, and when push comes to shove, we always have each others back.

As you can tell from the "roast" above, I can be pretty sarcastic and poke fun at my buddy, Jeff. That's what guys do. But the truth is that Jeff and I are great friends and I am truly thankful for our friendship. He's the best guy I know. Period.

To say he's going to be a great dad is an understatement. Rowan is, indeed, a lucky boy, and will grow up to become a man of character and integrity because he has Jeff as a father and Jill as a mother.

And, hey, Ian...I expect you to bounce him around a little when he gets older. That's what big brothers do.

Happy birthday, Rowan, and welcome. We're very happy you're here!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congratulations papa Jeff! I know you're a great father and Rowan is certainly lucky that you are his dad.

I can see it; a Burger King sack in one hand and a Slim Fast can in the other. What can I say; vintage Jeff. :) Proud to know ya, man

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