Now I’m a dad!
Eli Michael Kaplan, born at 4:13PM PST and weighing in at a hefty 8lbs, 1 oz, 19 inches in length.
More photos here.
On a personal note: this birth means so much more to me because of a birth in our family that did not happen this year. I know it was a bittersweet emotion for my family, which makes Eli’s birth all that much more of a miracle.
On a blog note: Eli will have his own site (elimichaelkaplan.com) so not so much content here. I have some record industry things queued up.

Congratulations Ethan. As you said “now it starts”.
Philip
Congratulations! Ours boy is almost 6 months old and nothing has been more fun. I attribute his good sleeping habits to the R.E.M. tour poster that he has to look at beside his crib.
…and that’s what my name looks like when I’m trying to type with a baby in my lap!
JESUS CHRIST! PUT A YARMULKE ON THAT BOY, STAT!!!