Opus Magnum

robinka · February 18, 2008, 01:33:07 PM

Some of you may have been wondering "whatever happened to robinka?" and I am sure there are plenty of you who are wondering "who is this robinka?" Hehe. Hi! I'm the one who sends happy hugs.

I've been keeping myself pretty busy. I taught public school for about 4 years and remained very involved in the local Renaissance Faire. (I play a fairy.) I also bought a house and got married and have finally completed my masterpiece! Sorry, it isn't a Lydia comic. I'm sure I'll eventually finish the cliff-hanger from so many years ago but as you can see I'm a little busy at the moment......

His name is William Bear Floyd. We'll be calling him Liam or Bear. He was born January 29 at 6:59 AM. Tomorrow will mark his 3 week birthday! Wow! :)

I'm so proud! I can't say it was completely natural. My blood pressure spiked a few days before his due date so they had to induce but I did not take any pain medication! Here I am with my husband, Rick just a few hours after he was born.

Pyroclasm · February 18, 2008, 02:11:08 PM

:yipeeCONGRATULATIONS! :yipee
It's so good to hear from you again! I was one of the people wondering where you'd gone. ;)
Hopefully you will continue posting and keep us appraised of Liam's development. BTW, that is an excellent nickname!
Oh, and if you don't recognize my new handle, I used to go by "Bamphalas".
Really glad everything is going so well for you. It's great to see that smile again. *hugs*

Protomorph · February 18, 2008, 02:47:11 PM

WOW! That is Fantastic news, 'Binka!

I'm so glad you stopped by your "other family's" place to share in your happiness :D

Tortuga · February 18, 2008, 02:52:42 PM

Welcome to familial bliss!

Gremlin · February 18, 2008, 03:09:13 PM

Holy peas congratulations! And welcome back! *hugs*

ow_tiobe_sb · February 18, 2008, 03:21:46 PM

Congratulations! All great works are published in three volumes, so I look forward to the next two installments with enthusiasm! ;) Enjoy this special time with your family! :)

ow_tiobe_sb
Phantom Bunburyist and Fop o' th' Morning

tommyboy · February 18, 2008, 03:53:21 PM

Congratulations to you all.

BentonGrey · February 18, 2008, 04:02:14 PM

CONGRATS! Best wishes with the new family! :thumbup:

Zapow · February 18, 2008, 05:34:33 PM

Good to see you! And congrats on all the good things life has brought since I last saw you!

thalaw2 · February 18, 2008, 07:16:35 PM

I thought you got lost under the books in the Library....hehehe!

Congratulations!!! This is great news!

Midnight · February 18, 2008, 08:13:57 PM

Awww

captainspud · February 18, 2008, 08:31:37 PM

Yay for babies. :D

Great to see ya, Binka. :D

77 · February 18, 2008, 11:50:36 PM

Congrats!!!!!

Figure Fan · February 19, 2008, 12:01:32 AM

Congratz!!!

It's so good to hear from you, Robinka! :)

MikeB7 · February 19, 2008, 02:39:01 AM

Congratulations, Robinka! What wonderful news and pictures. BABY!! All the best to your new family. :)

GhostMachine · February 19, 2008, 06:20:11 AM

Congratz!

BWPS · February 19, 2008, 07:49:54 AM

OMG That's one of the cutest babies I've ever seen! Good to see you, robinka!

Rick Battlemage · February 19, 2008, 08:04:00 AM

Congratulations! Baby's are awesome!

The Phantom Eyebrow · February 19, 2008, 01:07:10 PM

:thumbup: Major Congratulations 'Binka. Thanks for sharing the news and the pics!

Uncle Yuan · February 19, 2008, 08:17:46 PM

Congratulations on your beautiful son!

And yeah, parenthood rocks!!

captainspud · February 19, 2008, 09:11:49 PM

Quote from: BWPS on February 19, 2008, 07:49:54 AM
OMG That's one of the cutest babies I've ever seen! Good to see you, robinka!

As opposed to all the other babies, whom you could barely look at without revisiting your lunch? ;)

BWPS · February 19, 2008, 11:09:14 PM

Quote from: captainspud on February 19, 2008, 09:11:49 PM
Quote from: BWPS on February 19, 2008, 07:49:54 AM
OMG That's one of the cutest babies I've ever seen! Good to see you, robinka!
As opposed to all the other babies, whom you could barely look at without revisiting your lunch? ;)

I know! Why are so many of them so chunky when they come out? Seriously, what did you eat in there, Baby? Tires? I weighed like 50 lbs when I was born, I looked like a little baby Jabba the Hutt except I didn't have a pet Gremlin (zing) on my tail. And what's with the mishapen head that a lot of them get? My brother Timmy still hasn't completely grown into his noggin at the age of 10 (ish). We call him Mr. Potato Head because his head is shaped like a potato. And potatoes are fugly (and we're a terribly unkind family)! And then some babies start growing hair in pattern baldness. Little short, stocky, bald, Costanza BABIES! If you let it get too bad, you get little Gallager (or Gallager 2) looking babies, except they're funnier and make more of a mess. And don't even get me started on the soft spots! When I have my manatee babehs (in hopefully no less than 2.5 years), they're going to be wearing helmets!

Sorry for the derailment (100% Spud's fault). Babies are great.

ow_tiobe_sb · February 20, 2008, 12:33:43 AM

Ahem. <_< And the moral of the story is that young Master William is perfect in all conceivable ways. :)

The ~~End~~ Beginning. ;)

ow_tiobe_sb
Phantom Bunburyist and Fop o' th' Morning

P.S. "Liam" is a far better alternative to the gross domestication "Bill." I give it two thumbs up. :thumbup:

Alaric · February 20, 2008, 01:00:00 AM

Wow! Congratulations!

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Mowgli · February 20, 2008, 01:18:27 PM

Congratulations Robin! He is awesome!!! That is great news and it's fantastic to hear from you again! :thumbup:

gdaybloke · February 20, 2008, 03:41:12 PM

Binkalicious!!! (*happy hugs and stuff*) Gratz hon!

Mr. Hamrick · February 20, 2008, 06:50:39 PM

congrats

The Hitman · February 20, 2008, 08:34:47 PM

You don't know me, but CONGRATS, nonetheless!

B A D · February 21, 2008, 08:03:55 AM

Thats Binka tastic, darlin!

Congrats on ...well , everything.

Silver Shocker · February 23, 2008, 03:28:22 PM

Congratulations, Robinka. Good to hear from you.