Sabina comments mock-angrily that Charlie is a boy’s name (and her little brother’s), thus providing evidence for various (post-structuralist?) theories about gender-neutral names and how names become “devalued” by girls having them. (Apparently a common trend is for a name to start off male-specific, go gender-neutral and then become female-specific as it “loses value”.)
oh man, if i watch that ‘charlie the unicorn’ video again, i’ll never be able to stop saying “charlie” like that.
just for the record — and for birdseed — we named lil charlie after her grandfather. so, yes, it is a boy’s name, though it has been increasingly common for girls too. and we’re more than happy to contribute to the post-structuralist devaluation of gendered names! looking forward to seeing how boyish v. girly our kids (nico = another boy-ish name) turn out!
@kiddid — becca/charlie was two days late as of monday. when i got home from BR at around 1:45, the contractions had begun. just a few hours later, we were done. quite a night!
I am catching up on my blog reading today.
That’s a gorgeous baby– and family. And I don’t say that to everybody; I have a friend whose baby looks like Gollum. Thanks for sharing.
congrats!
I think that is a fantastic name!!!
What a cute pair of kids you have!
Congratulations SeƱor Wax!
YAY! Congratulations!
Welcome home Charlie!
Congratulations squared!
Oh wow, congratulations.
Sabina comments mock-angrily that Charlie is a boy’s name (and her little brother’s), thus providing evidence for various (post-structuralist?) theories about gender-neutral names and how names become “devalued” by girls having them. (Apparently a common trend is for a name to start off male-specific, go gender-neutral and then become female-specific as it “loses value”.)
Oh wow! I congrats!! How adorable!!
wow! one of your BEST productions!
congrats man, also to your wife!
have a GREAT day!
Wow, Wayne. A second one. Congratulations!! Best wishes from Switzerland
Congrats!
that’s so cool that you named your daughter after a unicorn.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5im0Ssyyus
oh man, if i watch that ‘charlie the unicorn’ video again, i’ll never be able to stop saying “charlie” like that.
just for the record — and for birdseed — we named lil charlie after her grandfather. so, yes, it is a boy’s name, though it has been increasingly common for girls too. and we’re more than happy to contribute to the post-structuralist devaluation of gendered names! looking forward to seeing how boyish v. girly our kids (nico = another boy-ish name) turn out!
thx for all the kind words, y’all.
Just beautiful. A newkyewlar family I can believe in!
Congrats to la familia. Love the curiosity on Nico’s face.
Get some rest!
aww shit, congrats mang!
Man, what a happy bunch! Congrats.
congratulations, wayne! i didn’t realize monday night that Becca was that close to delivery…you seemed pretty damn composed to me!
thx again to all 4 the kind words.
@kiddid — becca/charlie was two days late as of monday. when i got home from BR at around 1:45, the contractions had begun. just a few hours later, we were done. quite a night!
CONGRATS !
aw cool, that’s my sister’s birthday! another great name choice, too, always thought Charlie was a good look for girls. true blessings all!
Cute!
Congratulations to you three!
Nice add!
Congrats Wayne and Rebecca (and grandpappy and namesake)!
Congratulations!!!
Marshall, party of 4.
-lots of love from the UK Peters crew
Nice one Wayne. Congratulations!!!
All your relatives are thrilled with the new addition to the family. (And: “Hi, Charlie!” from NC)
Congratulations Wayne.
Congratulations dude! Or, rather, congratulations to the kid for being born into a family worthy of her awesomeness.
Congrats!!! Get that little 1 mixing straight away!!
Congratulations!! What a beautiful family! We can’t wait to meet Charlie and see all of you. Much love, Lew and Lucila
I am catching up on my blog reading today.
That’s a gorgeous baby– and family. And I don’t say that to everybody; I have a friend whose baby looks like Gollum. Thanks for sharing.
congrats all around she looks great!
this is wonderful news. congrats and best wishes to you all!
hey, beautiful child(ren). hope all is well.
say hi to tony.