I know that the Christmas season is a very busy time for most of us, (I have 4 days of Christmas starting today on Christmas Eve, visiting all our family). But I wanted to take the time to with you all a very merry Christmas and to thank you all for the support and encouragement that you all have given me over the last year, by reading and commenting on the many posts here at StandOutBlogger.com.
Having finished up my part time Christmas job (that turned into 44hours a week), I now have more time to invest into this blog, however I am taking a couple of days off to enjoy my friends and family, and to relax and enjoy the current season (and I encourage you to do the same).
We Are Having A Baby!
My wife Fiona and I are happy to announce that she is pregnant, and we are expecting our first child in early July! Fiona had her first scan yesterday and everything seems to be fine – which is great news. Until the baby arrives, we have nicknamed it ‘Pickle’, because it is makes it so much easier and prevents accidental ‘he’ or ‘she’ slip ups.
I posted the news on Twitter a couple of days ago, but I really wanted to let you all know as well.
Start Preparing For 2010
2010 is going to be a big year, and probably go as quickly as this year has. So if you have time off coming up to the new year, I encourage you to spend a little time preparing for the year to come, so that you can hit the ground running.
However there are only two things that I want you to take from this post.
- Merry Christmas!
- Take Time To Relax and Enjoy!






Wow, Tom! You are in for a big life change. I have two kids myself, so I know what you are about to experience.
BTW, make sure you witness the actual birth. It is one of the most amazing things you’ll ever see :) Best of luck friend! Happy Holidays!
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Well, nice wishes are always welcome, especially with those moments of joy, you and your wife expecting baby, what a wonderful present!
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Thanks Ben! Hope you have a great Christmas with your family, and I’ll talk to you soon.
Merry Christmas to you too, Tom, and congrats on the coming addition to your family – that’s exciting! Ours is expected in April. We know 11 pregnant people – all expecting boys! Will be exciting to know what you have.
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Merry Xmas and congrads on the new baby :)It will certainly make your life more complete.. I have 2 boys myself..
Congratulations Tom! Happy Christmas and good luck into 2010.
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Merry Christmas buddy!
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Its a good news Tom. Give my congrats to Fiona as well.
And Merry Christmas.
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Congrats on the new baby and Merry Christmas. Thanks Greg Ellison
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wow cool man! good luck with you being a future father.
All the best
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merry Christmas, though am a little late to wish :P
and congrats :D
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That is a great news. Congrates man. Give my regards to ur wife as well.
Merry Christmas to you and you family. And congratulations on having a baby! Good Luck!! Great blessing ahead of you!!!
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Merry Christmas to you, wow you have a baby, great you will be a daddy congratulations and good luck
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Merry Christmas and happy parenting and a wonderful 2010…………. :)
Congrats Tom, my first born is now 4 months old and it’s such a pleasure to have him around. You’ll kiss sleeping goodbye once your bungle of joy has joined you.
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Muzi – My niece is now about 8 months old, and my brother has been telling me all about it :D but I am definitely looking forward to it!
Congratz Tom and I’m sure you both must be feeling very excited. You know, life will never be the same once the baby comes. You’ll lose a lot of sleep but it’s worth it :-). A new life awaits you….
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Wish you a very happy new year….