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May 17, 2014 by Betsy Bird

We Interrupt Our Regular Blogging for This Special Announcement

May 17, 2014 by Betsy Bird   39 comments

How was your Friday yesterday?  Cause here’s how I spent mine:

Ain’t he just adorable?  So forgive the spotty blogging in the coming weeks, folks.  I’ve a son to raise.

Woot!

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About Betsy Bird

Betsy Bird is currently the Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library system and a former Materials Specialist for New York Public Library. She has served on Newbery, written for Horn Book, and has done other lovely little things that she'd love to tell you about but that she's sure you'd find more interesting to hear of in person. Her opinions are her own and do not reflect those of EPL, SLJ, or any of the other acronyms you might be able to name. Follow her on Twitter: @fuseeight.

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About Betsy Bird

Betsy Bird is currently the Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library system and a former Materials Specialist for New York Public Library. She has served on Newbery, written for Horn Book, and has done other lovely little things that she'd love to tell you about but that she's sure you'd find more interesting to hear of in person. Her opinions are her own and do not reflect those of EPL, SLJ, or any of the other acronyms you might be able to name. Follow her on Twitter: @fuseeight.

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  1. Brenda says

    May 17, 2014 at 6:17 am

    Congratulations! What a cherub! Enjoy!

  2. Monica Edinger says

    May 17, 2014 at 6:35 am

    Oh YAY! Congrats to you, Matt, Lily and everyone! Can’t wait to meet him.

  3. Jill Esbaum says

    May 17, 2014 at 7:49 am

    Woot is RIGHT! What a cutie pie! Congratulations to all!!!

  4. melanie hope greenberg says

    May 17, 2014 at 8:08 am

    Tears of joy! Congrats to the family!

  5. leda says

    May 17, 2014 at 8:13 am

    Congratulations! What’s his name?

    • Elizabeth Bird says

      May 17, 2014 at 9:10 am

      I’ll tell you in person. Generally I keep the kiddos monikers off the internets as long as I can.

  6. Melissa @Book Nut says

    May 17, 2014 at 9:46 am

    Congrats! He IS adorable. 🙂

  7. Samantha Vamos says

    May 17, 2014 at 10:10 am

    Congratulations! I was expecting a review/news and instead saw a beautiful baby – far better!

  8. Andrée says

    May 17, 2014 at 10:26 am

    Il est beau comme un coeur! Félicitations!
    Andrée

  9. Laura says

    May 17, 2014 at 10:34 am

    Congratulations!! He’s precious! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wishing him sleep-full nights!

  10. Adrienne May says

    May 17, 2014 at 11:06 am

    Congratulations and much happiness to you and your family!

  11. Lauren says

    May 17, 2014 at 11:09 am

    Congratulations! Two kids is twice the fun and love.

  12. Katherine Tillotson says

    May 17, 2014 at 11:14 am

    Congratulations to all! A handsome new baby Bird!

  13. Rebecca Nolen says

    May 17, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    I’m so impressed that you took a picture and made this announcement – Congratulations!!! He’s good-looking already!

  14. Carl in Charlotte says

    May 17, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    Yes, indeed, he is a handsome lad! Many, many congratulations.

  15. Sharon Creech says

    May 17, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    Oh my word . . . a miracle . . . right there. Wow. xxxx

  16. Karen Maurer says

    May 17, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    Perfect, just perfect – you lucky Mom.

  17. Zoe says

    May 18, 2014 at 3:07 am

    Very many congratulations to you Betsy !

  18. Jana says

    May 18, 2014 at 10:04 am

    Congratulations!! Boys are so much fun to raise!

  19. tanita says

    May 18, 2014 at 11:30 am

    Wow, he looks so formed already! Mazel tov and joy to you and Matt and the newest Oiseau… Bitty Bird. ☺

  20. Karen Gray Ruelle says

    May 18, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    Mazel tov! How exciting! Have fun, all of you Birds!

  21. Barb Middleton says

    May 18, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    Congratulations! What joy!

  22. Galen Longstreth says

    May 19, 2014 at 8:59 am

    Welcome, baby boy! Congratulations, Betsy!

  23. ChrisinNY says

    May 19, 2014 at 10:58 am

    Hurray! More readers to indoctrinate….uh, encourage. Congrats.

  24. Genevieve says

    May 19, 2014 at 11:35 am

    So gorgeous! Hugs to the newest baby Bird.

  25. Karen MacPherson says

    May 19, 2014 at 11:45 am

    Congrats, Betsy! He’s beautiful. What a great way to spend your Friday!

  26. Sondy says

    May 19, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    Big Congratulations, Betsy! He’s beautiful!

  27. bill greenberg says

    May 19, 2014 at 6:34 pm

    Siman tov v’ mazel tov. Such good new for Betsy and Matt as you fill you nest with petite Oiseau and moins petite Oiseau. A board book, So Many Bunnies, by Rick Walton/Paige Miglio flies tomorrow to Fuse Eight at NYPL.
    All best wishes

    Bill Greenberg

  28. Heather Lennon says

    May 19, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    Congratulations! What a sweet little face.

  29. Lynne says

    May 19, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    My heartfelt congratulations.

  30. Deborah B Ford says

    May 20, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Congratulations!! You’ll know exactly what to read to him!

    Deb

  31. Joseph Miller says

    May 20, 2014 at 9:04 am

    Congrats!

  32. Rebecca Miller Goggins says

    May 20, 2014 at 11:24 am

    We are all so thrilled for you!!! Wonderful, wonderful news. Congratulations!

  33. Sage Blackwood says

    May 20, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Aw! Congratulations!

  34. Catherine @readingtothecore says

    May 20, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    What a handsome boy! Congratulations!

  35. Julie Phillipps says

    May 21, 2014 at 9:20 am

    Congratulations!!! (I have a son. They’re the BEST! Stock up on Legos and fart jokes.)

  36. Rosemary Brosnan says

    May 21, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    So happy for you! Congratulations!

  37. NoraH says

    May 23, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    Congratulations on your new baby Bird! I have to say it is truly wonderful to see a fully cooked bebe… several of my friends lately have had very early deliveries with all of the angst and worry that comes along with. Here’s to your beautiful baby boy!

  38. Lindsay says

    May 27, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    Congratulations, Betsy and family! He is picture perfect!

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