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Ellen’s doctor gave us the go-ahead to come down the shore. We spent the afternoon with my parents and sister in Belmar, then arrived at Ellen’s family’s house in Ocean Beach (outside Lavallette) for dinner.

For dessert, we went to Dairy Queen and I cashed in my secret stash of Weight Watchers points. July’s ‘Blizzard of the Month’ is the Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookie Treat. This tasty, somewhat patriotic holiday treat was 16 points—more than half my regular daily allowance—but I’m going to say it was worth it.

Now if you’ll excuse me, Bailey and I need to walk to Cape May and back to work off those calories.

We’ve entered the labor-could-happen-at-any-minute stage, which has me slightly on edge and feeling extremely unprepared. Not unprepared for fatherhood—though that feeling would be absolutely justified—but unprepared for the drive to the hospital and subsequent waiting. Ellen’s iPod isn’t charged! We’re low on snacks! Which entrance should we use? Is my out-of-office message forceful enough?

Despite all the nerves, I must say I haven’t been this excited since we were waiting for our Wii.

Now if you’ll excuse me, we’ve got a hall closet to organize. Do guys nest?

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