We may be a little late with our posts this week . . . .
. . . . something came up.
Meet the newest baby Bird. She’s 9 pounds, 6 ounces, and sweet as can be. I expect to have her reciting The Wheels on the Bus within the week.
Thanks to everyone for yesterday’s kind wishes!
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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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Jennifer Schultz says
You know, I was just about to call it a day before I thought of you. Oooh, baby girl! Girlfriend’s got some hair! Beautiful. Congrats all around.
Jennifer Schultz says
I was just about to call it a day before I thought about you. She’s lovely! Girlfriend’s got some hair! Congrats all around.
Jennifer Schultz says
(Site is wonky. Sorry.)
Donna says
So beautiful . . . enjoy every moment Mama!
Anne Ursu says
Super congratulations, Betsy! Here is to the Baby Bird.
sandhya says
Long time reader of your posts. De-lurked today to offer my congratulations!
Jenn Bertman says
She’s beautiful! Congratulations on the baby Bird. 🙂
Shari Dash Greenspan says
Congratulations and welcome to Baby Bird!
Monica Edinger says
Aw…congrats to all of you!
lisainberlin says
I am so happy for you. You both look so peaceful in the picture.
Ariel Zeitlin Cooke says
Congratulations, Betsy! She’s GORGEOUS!
Deva Fagan says
Congratulations to you all! Welcome Baby Bird!
Cynthia Lord says
Oh, hooray! She’s precious. Congratulations to you all!
Jay Asher says
Congratulations to your entire family!!!
Brian Kenney says
Congratulations Betsy, what a beautiful picture!
Andrée Poulin says
Félicitations! Elle est magnifique!
Alyson Whatcott says
Congratulations!
Susan Miles says
Congratulations, Betsy! She is darling! Happy days ahead for you all — at least once you all get to sleep through the night again! 🙂
Jeni says
What a beautiful Baby Bird! Congratulations!
Linda Urban says
Congratulations! You both look swell!
Tasha says
Congratulations! What a gorgeous little girl! And a glowing mom.
Ann Braybrooks says
Betsy, thank you for posting that beautiful, sweet photo. Hurray for you, Matt, and Baby Bird!
Peggy says
You can TOTALLY do hair! She is adorable! Congratulations to you all.
Anne Marie says
Beautiful!!!! Congrats!
Jana says
Congratulations!!! There is nothing as amazing as bringing home your first baby.
Lindsey Lane says
Oh my! What good news to wake up to this morning! Bravo, Birds!
carolyn dooman says
Your Little Bird is beautiful, Betsy. I was reading your blog before you got picked up by
School Library Journal, and I think this is the first time I have responded to a comment. Congratulations to the whole family!
Kate Coombs says
The excuses people will come up with to avoid reviewing books! Well–this is waaaay better than “the dog ate my homework,” “my hard drive crashed,” or “I was stuck in traffic.” Lovely! And the hair is impressive indeed. 🙂
rockinlibrarian says
Awwwwww… welcome Baby Bird! We won’t mind you stealing mommy’s time for a little while anyway!
Sara says
Oh, she’s darling. Lucky you with the whole grand adventure ahead of you! Congratulations to you both.
Jim Randolph says
Gorgeous picture. Enjoy your family time.
Becky Gorek says
Sincere congratulations!
jules says
I love her already.
Sarah Miller says
How long am I allowed to gaze and grin at this darling photo before I become creepy? Because I’m having kind of a hard time stopping.
xo
Jennifer Thermes says
She’s beautiful! Congratulations!
Abby says
Congratulations!!!!!!!
beth says
Sending you so much love. What a joy she will be to us all. Can’t wait to see more pictures, and hear about the books that she loves, loves, loves! Enjoy every moment.
~b
xox
Amy says
Congratulations to one and all
Sondy says
Ooooooooooh! She’s sooooooo sweet!
More pictures! More pictures!
What a beautiful and precious baby! And you look incredibly fresh and beautiful. (I’m jealous of that part!)
Congratulations, Betsy! Welcome to the world, Baby Bird!
PS Do you have a copy of ARE YOU MY MOTHER? yet? Since it’s all about Baby Bird, it seems particularly appropriate. You are no Snort!
Ellen Booraem says
A work of obvious genius. Congratulations!
Callie Feyen says
She is beautiful! Many congratulations!
AngelaG says
awww Congratulations – now the fun begins!
Lindsay Matvick says
What a beautiful picture! 9 lbs. 6 ounces! Holy cow! You didn’t look nearly pregnant enough to have that big of a baby. Congratulations! We put a little something for Baby Bird in the mail yesterday to help welcome her to the world.
Chris in NY says
Awww- oh the fun you’ll have. Congrats.
marjorie says
aw, ravishing bebe. mazel tov to all!
MotherReader says
Seriously, one of the cutest newborn baby pictures I’ve ever seen. Congratulations!
Sarah McClure says
Happy wishes your way for you and Baby Bird.
Lisa Montgomery says
Congratulations! Yes, such a lovely photo—what a beautiful little girl! Wishing you and your family all the best. 🙂
Jim Murphy says
A beautiful, beautiful baby. Congratulations!
Scope Notes says
Great news! Great picture! Congratulations!
R.J. Anderson says
A beautiful photo of two lovely ladies who deserve all the congratulations in the world! So happy that the little Bird arrived safe and well.
Galen Longstreth says
Hooray! Happy Reading.
Carol Hinz says
Congratulations–what a big girl! Enjoy your time away from the blog. We can wait.
James Kennedy says
Wonderful and beautiful. Congratulations! Enjoy this incredible time.
Emily Calkins Charyk says
She’s gorgeous! Congratulations!
Bill Wright says
Many congratulations!!
Cristiana says
Hey look at this wonderful baby!!!!!!!!! Congratulations Betsy!
Joanne Fritz says
Awwww…. So adorable. Congrats, Betsy! And take your time. You’ll need your sleep.
Leila says
I love this picture so much.
Congratulations again!
Karen Gray Ruelle says
Beautiful! Happy Bird Day!
Billy says
Awww…words can’t describe the sheer adorableness of that photo…as my mother would say, what a “little bundle of joy”!
And honestly Betsy, not that we won’t really miss you, but seriously…take a vacation! You more than deserve it after all these years of wonderful info and opinion.
Congratulations once more!
Ed Spicer says
Congratulations on your future first grader!
Leslie Bulion says
Although I’ve never met either one of you in person, as your reader I offer my warmest congratulations to you both, and deem you both lucky duckies!
Jill Esbaum says
Congratulations, Betsy! She’s beautiful!!!
Sandy Soderberg says
Congratulations! What a beautiful photo and so lucky to have a little girl!!!
Jenny Moss says
Beautiful. 🙂
Jenny
Sharon says
Awwwww. What a beautiful mommy and baby Bird! Congratulations!
Caryl says
She’s absolutely beautiful. Congratulations to all of you! Welcome to the world, sweet baby Bird.
Kathleen O'Meara says
Congratulations! I am so happy for you and your family. May she love the books you love.
Erica Perl says
So beautiful! Congratulations! Welcome to the world, little Bird.
Hannah says
Congratulations!!!! So excited for you. And that is going to be one well-read little Bird.
Carl in Charlotte says
You do hair exceptionally well–and baby girls too! She’s adorable. Congratulations!
Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman says
Congratulations!!! And after Wheels on the Bus comes Jamberry, and then Moo, Baa, La La La, and then… oh what fun you will have exploring the world with your new little baby Bird!
Ann Schwab says
Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl – and wishing your family much happiness!
Frances on the beach says
Beautiful! I’m so happy for the three of you!
Hallie says
She’s gorgeous – congratulations and happy reading!
Sheryl McFarlane says
Congratulations! The two of you look lovely…good luck with Wheels of the bus Little Bird. It’s a little challenging at first, but you’ll pick it up in no time with momma Bird’s help!
Kate says
Congratulations to you! Have fun reading!
Els Kushner says
wow! Congratulations! What a beautiful photo! Wishing you all much happiness and many sing-alongs.
Kate Milford says
Oh, how beautiful you both are! Lots of love from Nathan and I to you and Matt and your little sweetheart.
Heidi Plumb says
Best tag ever. Congrats.
David Ziegler says
Beautiful! Congratulations! Happy you are both well. Take a bow and enjoy this time.
Kelly Barnhill says
Holy smokes, she is BEAUTIFUL! Congrats!
Susan says
Congratulations, she’s cute as a button!
and a big Welcome to the World, Little Bird!!!
Tarie says
CONGRATULATIONS, Betsy!!!!!!! =D
Denise Doyen says
Wow, that hospital gown pattern and stiped baby blanket take me right back to the harrowing and then wonderful hours that were childbirth. Yea, Betsy!
Congratulations on your lovely Bird Bird.
Will Strait says
Just want to throw my best wishes out there as well. Congrats!
Abigail says
Congratulations Betsy!!! Hooray for the Bird Family!!
Clarissa says
Congratulations! She’s beautiful!
jan godown annino says
Too too wonderful!
You are both beautiful.
And how about a cheer for the man holding the camera.
Yay for your entire family.
Jean Reidy says
Oh my goodness. This is the loveliest news and the most precious picture. Congratulations, Betsy!!!
annette simon says
Now the fun begins. Congrats!
Kathy J says
Wonderful! Enjoy these precious moments!
charise harper says
Congratulations! I remember that little hospital blanket from when my kids were born. Despite all the toys we gave him that little hospital blanket is still my son’s favorite bedtime cozy – he’s 6.
Enjoy the days! They pass so quickly.
Steph says
Oh! How exciting! Congratulations! Must get that baby bird in the mail…