Some real crappy stuff happened in 2008. Much of the year sucked. Here’s some of the cooler stuff that happened (they don’t call me Mr. Silver Lining for nothing).
- Figured out that I like yoga.
- Turned 30.
- Figured out that I really, really like rock climbing.
- Got a dog.
But here’s the awesomest news of all, arrived just before christmas:
My wife is pregnant! She’s like 8 or 9 weeks along right now. Due date is end of August. Super fantastic. Couldn’t be happier. 
I use it some days as a mood lifter, like this: “oh man I don’t want to do this work…. on the plus side, we’re going to have a baby!” It works real good. Whoo!
I am so thrilled for you. Having children was the most important change in my life, and the most radicalizing thing that ever happened to me. Love to both of you…
Comment by erik davis — January 24, 2009 @ 10:46 am
Congratulations
Wonderful news 
Comment by duncan — January 24, 2009 @ 11:00 am
Congrats!
Comment by JCD — January 24, 2009 @ 11:59 am
That is absolutely the awesomest news! Congratulations, Nate!
Comment by Emily B — January 24, 2009 @ 3:26 pm
Hey!! Congratulations!!
Comment by N. Pepperell — January 24, 2009 @ 8:24 pm
man,
i know how much this mean for you. well done. Let’s chat soon alright? I’ll give you a call sometime this week. You haven’t changed your chicago # have you?
Comment by tzuchien — January 24, 2009 @ 8:53 pm
Many congrats!
Comment by Jon — January 25, 2009 @ 4:30 am
Hey Nate,
That’s excellent news. I hope it’s an easy pregnancy.
Comment by Jasper — January 25, 2009 @ 10:10 am
Congrats, man.
You got a shot at the petit-boojwah now. With good yoga skills, nearly assured. :-]
Comment by Perezoso — January 27, 2009 @ 10:02 am
Someone else to fight for.
Comment by troutsky — January 27, 2009 @ 11:57 am
Congratulations to you both!! Must have been all that yoga.
Comment by John Green — January 28, 2009 @ 5:22 am