Alright, here’s the big news.  We are expecting our second child in December of 2009. I have recently begun to share this with staff and students and, just like the last time, the students have so many interesting and often wonderful things to say.  Their reactions are priceless.    

I have always been open about my home life with my students and have eagerly shared anecdotes about life with a toddler.  Most of my students have had the opportunity to meet both my wife and my son on several occasions.  So when I told them that we were expecting our second, it brought about much happy wishes and coy smiles, not to mention some giggling (love those Health classes…).    

When my first son was born, my wife would bring him into the school once a week.  In fact, my son was only 5 days old the first time he visited the school.  This was a wonderful experience for both the kids and me.  It was interesting to watch the kids interact with the baby and they had so many questions.  Many even had advice to offer as they themselves had baby’s in their homes.  Over the year that my wife was off of work, the students had an opportunity to watch my son grow quite literally from a new born to when he was walking.  

I am happy for a second chance to share this part of my life with my students and look forward to introducing the little one to them.