Grandson arrives with a bang

[clinthopson]

Last Saturday night, our newest grandson made his arrival in spectacular fashion.

The baby was a 10 days overdue and Shell (the mom) had few labor indications. Shell went into the bathroom. She felt a labor pain and told Jerry it was time to go to the birthing center. Jerry went to collect the suitcase, etc. Just a couple of minutes later Jerry heard a horrible scream of agony. He rushed into the bathroom and found Shell standing and holding the baby in her arms.

The total time from the first labor pain until the baby was born was less than 15 minutes.

They called the parameds. When they arrived there was nothing for them to do but pack the happy family off to the hospital where their obstetrician met them. The only complication was that the placenta had to be removed, which, according to Shell, was the worst part of the whole event.

The baby weighed 7 lbs, 15 oz. and is about 21 inches. Mom and baby are doing fine. The baby is handsome, brilliant , talented and a babe magnet. It's the Hopson genes.

While waiting for the parameds, Jerry held the baby and went into the living room where he could be introduced to the right music immediately - "Straight, No Chaser."

Oh yes, the baby's name. "Humphrey" was rejected by the whole family. My lobbying for "Birks" made the last cut but the name they finally chose was, get ready for this:

Theolonius (no last "o") Octavio Strawberry Hopson.

The Pitts ain't got nothing on us.

[Gary Sisco]

Great story, Clint.

[Uli]

Congrats, Clint!

[jaka]

Clint -- Congrats to Shell, Jerry and Theolonius' grandfather! Pass him on our welcome to the world.

[tippy]

Heartiest Congratulations, Clint!!!

[Gentle Giant]

Welcome to the world, TOSH, and mazel tov to the proud zayde!

[Tom Storer]

the name they finally chose was, get ready for this:

Theolonius (no last "o") Octavio Strawberry Hopson.

Is this along the lines of Fulgencia Maeve Myfanwy Smith?

[Monte Smith]

Is this along the lines of Fulgencia Maeve Myfanwy Smith?

For the record, it's Fulgencia Maeve Myfanwy MONTE Smith. (Caps for emphasis).

I like "Humprey." Thelonious spelled wrong I'm not so sure about.

But great story. That Shell's a trooper. God bless 'em all.

[Dr Dave]

This child clearly has a firm grasp on reducing the cost of healthcare.

Will he be known as "T.O.S.H."??

My best to the family, and congrats to you, you old babe magnet.

[Chris D]

Now that's quick. Glad all are well, Clint. Congratulations!

[Doc Martin]

Congratulations, Clint. Nice story!

[jazzy mary]

Since I had dinner w/ Clint & Donna on Sunday, I think I may have been the first JCer to know about his new grandson. Congrats again, Clint.

[Ron Thorne]

Wow, what a story, grandpa! Congratulations to all, especially Thelonius for making such a grand entrance.



Sure hope they don't require the boy to write his entire name in 1st grade.

[cookie]

Congratulations, Clint! Best wishes for all the family!

[kedoane]

I was watching some Monk today, not thinking that I'll be responding to a birth announcement. Congrats to the newest Theolonius (and to Shell, Jerry, Clint and Donna as well).

[steve(thelil)]

I was watching some Monk today, not thinking that I'll be responding to a birth announcement. Congrats to the newest Theolonius (and to Shell, Jerry, Clint and Donna as well).

Without the "o" the baby clearly wasn't named after Monk. Obviously, some other guy with a similar name was honored. Maybe Clint will let us know who.

Nonetheless, Congrats Clint on this wonderful and happy event. And great story!

[clinthopson]

Thanks, guys.

I'll post a pic of the new dude next week.

[clinthopson]

Just to correct the spelling, it's "Thelonius." My son says that's the old Germanic spelling. But it is in honor of Monk.

I think Theo or Teo (remember Macero?) or Tosh will be what he eventually will be called.

My grandaughter is calling him "Daffy" or "Toffee." It's hard to quite figure it out, she's only 2 1/2.

[Jimmy Cantiello]