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Kathleen's avatar

Congratulations! Enjoy your new tiny person! ❤️❤️

Wendy's avatar

My family find some of their best ideas come when in the shower. Paternity leave is when your deep brain gets a rest and reset I hope. Concentrate on your family now and let the brain marinate.

Jennifer Williams's avatar

Congratulations! Wonderful news. Enjoy your leave. =)

ME's avatar

Enjoy your leave. This is time you will always treasure.

Anne M's avatar

Congratulations!! Take all the time you need, we’ll all still be here. Enjoy your nesting time!

Henry McCown's avatar

From a 91-year perspective, think of your new treasure as a tiny input-output model which absorbs virtually everything like a sponge. So if he sees or hears hate and violence and disdain for others, that is what he will absorb and give back later in life. But, and this is a BIG but, if your child feels and experiences love and kindness and respect for others, then this is what he will give back to the world. Most of all, just be sure to take time every day, as much as you can, to enjoy your gift. You simply can not love him too much!

Karen Kimsey-House's avatar

No parenting advice here, Elliot…except to enjoy your little ones as much as you can. They grow up so fast. I’m glad you are taking a little time to navigate this massive transition. Don’t worry about your subscribers! We will be just fine and will eagerly anticipate your return when you are able. Much love!

Michael cohen's avatar

Congrats and enjoy your paternity leave! And don't worry, we'll still be here when you get back :-)

Diana M. Smith's avatar

So happy for you. Drink up every moment.

Freda L Salatino's avatar

Mazel tov! You're both going to feel like you're burning the candle at both ends in these first few weeks, but try to make sleep a priority anyway. And take joy in that baby!

Jay Sekora's avatar

No parenting tips, but I am absolutely delighted to keep supporting you through your paternity leave. Writing data-driven articles on politics is pretty important, but bringing new human beings into the world and raising them is pretty important, too!

Lindy's avatar

Congratulations on your blessing of a new angel!

Mary Stuart's avatar

Congratulations to the new mom and dad! Hope the little nipper sleeps through the night soon