We have adopted our new son and we are now the parents of two children. I am the father of two young boys.
Here is our newest family member, Christian William Winston Stafford.
We received Christian on March 26, 2012. He’s healthy and happy and eating and sleeping and doing everything a newborn should do. He was born March 12, weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Christian we thought was beautiful. William is a family name, well represented in both our families. Winston is John Lennon’s middle name, and I wanted to have a musician connection. My name Dylan is from Dylan Thomas the poet, who then inspired Bob Dylan.
Big brother Jackson is adjusting well and is proud to have a new baby brother.
“Daddy, what happened to his extension cord?” asked Jackson, referring to the umbilical cord as he looked at Christian’s belly button. “When can he ride bikes with me? He’s soft.”
My mom is here from Texas for the first weeks and she is helping us with everything. I took the first four night shifts and I was pretty toasty after that, the sleep depravation adding up. We’re alternating the night shifts now and it’s so much better.
Marisa did 100% of the night shifts last time with Jackson, as she was breast feeding him. She did that while simultaneously recovering from a C-section. I have a new, deeper respect for her now, as I’m doing alternating nights with Christian.
Lots to write about, but for now I wanted to start with the announcement:
Our new son is here!
He is a blessing, and we are grateful.
Dylan Stafford 
How awesome! I’m so glad I came across your “Daddy Muscles”, Dylan. It seems you are the same funny, thoughtful person you were in school. You always reminded me so much of your mom, Jenny, who always had a brilliant smile, infectious laugh, and eyes full of love and kindness. Congratulations, for the arrival of your precious new son, as well as the beloved family you have created with Marisa and Jackson. Adoption is such a blessed gift to all involved! I pray God’s blessing on you and your precious family.
By: Suzanne Tripp Hawkins on June 1, 2012
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Congratulations Dylan, Marissa, and Jack .
Yeah Christian!
By: Neal Abramson on May 6, 2012
at 8:55 pm
Your newest son is adorable! A great addition to the Stafford family.
By: Herb on April 6, 2012
at 12:49 am
Ayhan and I are so thrilled for all of you and we can’t wait to meet your newest ROCK STAR!!!!! Lots of Love Edie
By: Edie Turna on April 4, 2012
at 8:18 am
so happy for you guys!! christian and i share the same birthday :)! congrats, your boys are going to be buds for life!
By: lufamilylove on April 4, 2012
at 7:58 am
WOW….so exciting!!! I’m so happy for you and your new family!!! You and Marisa are truly special people…your new bundle of joy is just as lucky as you two!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
By: Kendall House on April 4, 2012
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