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I Have, In Fact, Fathered One Ridiculously Handsome Fellow

Posted on | July 27, 2011 | 81 Comments

by Smitty

Not to get too cocky about matters, lest the Almighty put me in check, but the World’s Youngest Blogger really sports a surfeit of cute. I told him that his name is Niklas Dietrich Smith. Then I told him that, as a result of government irresponsibility, he was starting out in the hole 60 large:

That’s a 9 pound, nearly 2 foot long piece of pissed off American right there. Fortunately, we calmed him down for a better pose with dad:

So, yeah, I may be a little busy doing the daddy thing here the next few days.

Comments

81 Responses to “I Have, In Fact, Fathered One Ridiculously Handsome Fellow”

  1. GAHCindy
    July 27th, 2011 @ 1:12 pm

    Congratulations! He’s beautiful. And 9 pounds? Yikes!

  2. Nancy
    July 27th, 2011 @ 1:13 pm

    Congratulations!   He looks great!  Enjoy doing father stuff while you can.

  3. lonely conservative
    July 27th, 2011 @ 1:17 pm

    Oh what a cutie!! Congratulations.

  4. Pat
    July 27th, 2011 @ 1:17 pm

    Awwwwwwww. Cute baby.

    Congrats Dad!

    -pat

  5. Anonymous
    July 27th, 2011 @ 1:26 pm

    And the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called wonderful! http://youtu.be/TN5BaOGTmGs

  6. Joe
    July 27th, 2011 @ 1:30 pm

    I am very happy for you and Mrs. Smitty.  Congratulations!

    And let’s throw this one in for kicks! 

  7. Jamie Jeffords
    July 27th, 2011 @ 1:31 pm

    Congratulations1

  8. Teresa Koch
    July 27th, 2011 @ 1:31 pm

    Congratulations to you and the missus!  He’s a handsome fella – I’m sure he will fill your home with more love than you ever thought possible.

  9. John Doe of Smash Mouth
    July 27th, 2011 @ 1:35 pm

    Congrats big Guy

  10. Pundette
    July 27th, 2011 @ 1:41 pm

    Congratulations! He’s fabulous! So pleased for you and Mrs. Smitty! The trick now is to try to make time slow down.

  11. KingShamus
    July 27th, 2011 @ 1:42 pm

    Congratulations Smitty.  You and your lady have been blessed.  The Other McCain Orbit of Awesome Just got a whole lot more adorable.

  12. Anonymous
    July 27th, 2011 @ 1:48 pm

    And apparently by the hand action he’s already a big fan of Ozzie and Sabbath! Congratulations!

  13. Dave C
    July 27th, 2011 @ 1:50 pm

    Congrats to the new father and mother..  

  14. Anonymous
    July 27th, 2011 @ 1:51 pm

    Congrats, Chris. Welcome to the club.

    Now, the fun begins.

  15. Lance Burri
    July 27th, 2011 @ 1:51 pm

    He’s got your hair!

  16. Anonymous
    July 27th, 2011 @ 1:53 pm

    Congrats Smitty and Mrs. Smitty! He’s not only handsome boy, but he looks like a strong orator.

    Smitty, Jr. for POTUS in 2056! 

    And, if things really go downhill, Smitty, Jr. for President of Texas!

  17. Steve Burri
    July 27th, 2011 @ 1:58 pm

    Congratulations to all three of you!

    And you’ll be relieve to know that my observations so far have shown zero signs of the dreaded Latent Cthulhu Syndrome! (In the baby. The daddy has yet to be determined.)

  18. Dell Hill
    July 27th, 2011 @ 2:00 pm

    Congrats all around, Smitty.  All the more reason to fight like Hell for what’s right in the US of A.  Niklas, you’re one mighty lucky dude!

  19. Anonymous
    July 27th, 2011 @ 2:05 pm

    Congrats on the bundle of joy. I don’t want to spoil your current happiness, but feel I must warn you that the sweet child you are holding now is likely to be a teenager in the future. With two in our house, I advise thick skin prayers for patience.

    Also, on behalf of my irresponsible generation and those that preceded us I apologize to the young man for the debt which we are leaving him. I’d wish him luck on passing it along one more generation, but I think that game is about played out.

  20. William_Teach
    July 27th, 2011 @ 2:07 pm

    Congratulations, Smitty, to you and the wife!

  21. ThePaganTemple
    July 27th, 2011 @ 2:11 pm

    Congrats Smitty.

  22. Anonymous
    July 27th, 2011 @ 2:14 pm

    LB — Not to worry, by the time Niklas is a teenager we will probably have restored the draft…

  23. Bob Belvedere
    July 27th, 2011 @ 2:20 pm

    It’s not too late, Smitty, to change his name to Ronnie James Smith!

  24. Adrienne
    July 27th, 2011 @ 2:20 pm

    OMGosh!  That picture of the two of you is beyond precious.  He looks like a tiny little doll.

    Congratulations to you both

  25. Bob Belvedere
    July 27th, 2011 @ 2:26 pm

    Phew!…it’s obvious he’s  got Frau Smitty’s looks.

    Congratulations to you all from the Missus and moi.

    I know you’re rather busy right now, but: How do I add him to my blogroll?  And will he reciprocate? [it’s all well and good to teach him The Golden Rule, but don’t forget Stacy Rules]

  26. Zilla of the Resistance
    July 27th, 2011 @ 2:29 pm

    Welcome to the world, Niklas! Congratulations, Mr & Mrs Smitty! Welcome to parenting, your life will never be the same and every single day you will marvel at your good fortune in being blessed with such a precious child. God bless you. 

  27. Dodd
    July 27th, 2011 @ 2:48 pm

    Congratulations!

  28. Anonymous
    July 27th, 2011 @ 2:48 pm

    Congratulations to all of yez! That’s one good lookin’ baby there Smitty.  Must resemble his mother 🙂
     
    All the best

  29. Bob Belvedere
    July 27th, 2011 @ 2:51 pm

    Or…
    Johann
    Gambolputty-De-Von-Ausfern-Schplenden-Schlitter-Crass-Cren-Bon-Fried-Digger-Dingle-Dangle-Dongle-Dungle-Burstein-Von-Knacker-Thrasher-Apple-Banger-Horowitz-Ticolensic-Grander-Knotty-Spelltinkle-Grandlich-Grumblemeyer-Spelter-Wasser-Kurstlich-Himble-Eisen-Bahnwagen-Guten-Abend-Bitte-Ein-Nürnburger-Bratwürstel-Gespurten-Mitz-Weimache-Luber-Hundsfut-Gumeraber-Schönendanker-Kalbsfleisch-Mittleraucher-Von-Hautkopft
    Of Ulm

  30. Lisa Graas
    July 27th, 2011 @ 2:51 pm

    Joy. So happy for all of you.

  31. LC Aggie Sith
    July 27th, 2011 @ 2:53 pm

    Congratulations to Mrs. Smitty, and to Daddy, as well.

    And may Little Smitty be healthy, and wise.

    Jury is out on the wealthy part.

  32. Joyous Tidings! « The Camp Of The Saints
    July 27th, 2011 @ 10:54 am

    […] Smitty [aka: Chris Smith], sidekick to America’s Favorite Gonzo Reporter, Stacy McCain, has given birth to a healthy baby boy, Niklas Dietrich Smith [aka:Johann […]

  33. Obi's Sister
    July 27th, 2011 @ 2:57 pm

    Awww, what a sweetie.  Congrats to you and Mrs. Smitty.  Sleep will now be a precious commodity.

    9 lbs?!?! Is he going to drive home?

  34. Anonymous
    July 27th, 2011 @ 2:58 pm

     Congratulations to the Smitty family!

  35. Pass Around the Cigars « Obi's Sister
    July 27th, 2011 @ 11:05 am

    […] Smitty is a dad. […]

  36. Tennwriter
    July 27th, 2011 @ 3:06 pm

    Congratulations to all of you on this momentous event.  May the Prince of Peace look over each of you, and shine His richest blessings on you all.

    And I hope that the World’s Youngest Blogger continues to enlighten us on occasion in between sleeping, eating, and pooping which as I recall from my two are the primary activities of the newborn.   Get some sleep while you can man. 

  37. Anonymous
    July 27th, 2011 @ 3:06 pm

    He’s such a cutie! Congratulations! 

  38. Joe
    July 27th, 2011 @ 3:22 pm

    I like Bitty Smitty. 

  39. Anonymous
    July 27th, 2011 @ 3:24 pm

    Congraulations to you and Mrs. Smitty.  He certainly is a handsome fellow (the baby, that is).

  40. just a conservative girl
    July 27th, 2011 @ 3:25 pm

    Wow, 9lbs.  I hope the Mrs. is doing OK.  That is quite a feat she just pulled off. 

    congrats to you and your wife.  Welcome to the adventure of your life. 

  41. The Wondering Jew
    July 27th, 2011 @ 3:27 pm

    Many Congratulations, Smitty!

  42. Charles G Hill
    July 27th, 2011 @ 3:28 pm

    Be warned: our nine-pound boy wound up a six-foot-three teenager.

  43. Anonymous
    July 27th, 2011 @ 3:28 pm

    Check again at 0300.

  44. dad29
    July 27th, 2011 @ 3:56 pm

    Teh best stuff on Earth:  your (and my) kids!

  45. The Rhetorican
    July 27th, 2011 @ 12:05 pm

    […] Congratulations to new dad Smitty and a big welcome to “the world’s youngest blogger”. […]

  46. htowt
    July 27th, 2011 @ 4:37 pm

    The World’s Youngest Blogger has his first link.
    (http://www.anti-republicanculture.com/2011/07/undefeated.html)

    Congratulations to the new family, Smitty!

  47. DaveO
    July 27th, 2011 @ 4:49 pm

    1. Congrats to the Mrs, Niklas, and you!

    2. Red Bull: for when the Mrs says it’s your turn!

  48. Amusing Bunni
    July 27th, 2011 @ 4:59 pm

    Awww, what a cute little guy!  Congrats to you & your Wife, Smitty, you are blessed.

  49. Oxbay
    July 27th, 2011 @ 5:14 pm

    There’s nothing better than holding your newborn. Love abounds. Congratulations.

  50. Randy G
    July 27th, 2011 @ 5:24 pm

    Congrats young man!! You have no idea how blessed you really are!