I’ve been a bit busy the last 10 days…
Our little boy, Otto, was born on 29 September.
One of the nicest things someone has said about our choice of names was that ‘Rowan and Otto sound just like two characters from a book…’ And while the name Otto was not inspired by literature, I was reminded of the Otto in Helen Palmer and P.D. Eastman’s Beginner Book, A Fish Out of Water by our good friend and reader of We Heart Books, Sarah.
“This little fish,”
I said to Mr Carp,
“I want him.
I like him.
And he likes me.
I will call him Otto.”
If you know this story, you’ll remember what happens to a goldfish with an apparently insatiable appetite. So far, our Otto is exhibiting some similar traits, but I won’t be following the pet shop owner’s advice:
“Never feed him a lot. Never more than a spot! Or something may happen. You never know what.”
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful little bubba. Congratulations – woo hoo!!
oh wow congratulations! He’s absolutely gorgeous! (and I love the name Otto)
Congratulations! I like Otto
Congratulations.
What a beautiful baby boy.
A delightful name – Otto. Love it.
All the best to you and your family at this very special and exciting time.
Extra bigs hugs & a loud CONGRATULATIONS to Rowan on becoming a big brother!!!
Congratulations!!
What a sweet little man – so fair. I love his name and also that book – it’s favourite in our household.
Hope all is going well for you and going from three to four has not been too stressful.
Congratulations on such a beautiful little man, and what a divine name too. All the best as you settle in with your new addition to the family. xx
what a sweet little one! congratulations!
Wow – what a precious gift. He’s gorgeous. I love the name too! Congratulations and best wishes.
Love the bath photo. What a layback atttitude. Perhaps this calm little man will be a great thinker. Whatever, he is gorgeous!
A VERY good excuse! He is beautiful congratulations (and it justifies the purchase of more board books).
I hope you and Mr. Carp are enjoying the spoils of babyhood. Congratulations!
He’s absolutely perfect. Cheers, mama!
Hi Katie,
Congratulations – he looks just lovely! Hope you get lots of lovely sleep too.
Anna
xx
Congratulations, he is absolutely adorable!
I think we need an update – on what Rowan is reading to Otto!