
Introducing Little Charlie
Charles Clay Tieman | born September 13 at 10:22 pm | 7 pounds, 7 ounces | 20 inches
…and everyone is doing fine. They’re expecting to go home today, a little nervous, but ready to start being a family on their own.
Saturday was a long day. Thank goodness for college football, coffee and knitting. Marc and I finally got to meet little Charlie just before midnight. Love at first sight for sure!
Then Marc came home (someone needed to take care of Holly and I’m grateful he did!) while I helped Katie get settled into her room. And finally, I got to hold him.
Charlie slept most of yesterday in spite of Katie’s best attempts to wake him to nurse (I smile thinking how she’s going to look back on that afternoon when he peacefully napped away the hours) and a parade of visiting family.
He did open his eyes a few times
but mostly he peacefully slept.
Oh, and yes, I did finish the blanket. We had planned to take photos on Saturday morning in the nursery. I kind of love that he’ll get to be in those photos now. A beautiful, perfect FO!


20 Comments
Carole Julius
Ohhhhh, Mary, he is simply gorgeous! You must be over the moon in love with him. Congrats all 'round and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
Anonymous
Congratulations! I only "know" you through reading your Blog but I have been following your anticipation for Charlie's arrival. Enjoy him!
–Deb (JerseyShoreDeb on Ravelry)
Bonny
Congratulations to the whole family and thank you for sharing this joyous news with all of your readers! That smile on your face says it all. Wishing Charlie much happiness, health, love, and a continuation of that peaceful sleeping!
Vicki Knitorious
OH OH OH!! I've been out in the wilderness… CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!! You know how fast he's going to grow — I can't believe Junah was just 8 months old. Marmie! How wonderful… I never thought of that for a variation on Grandma! My kids call me that all the time. I like it. 🙂
Lydia
Oh, and to get to hold him! He is just as amazing in person, as in the photos. I'm so looking forward to watching this little guy grow up.
Patty
He's just perfect Mary! Congratulations all around and it's going to be so fun to watch Charlie grow! Love, love, love his name!
margene
So sweet, so perfect and look at the smile on YOUR face, which shows your delight and joy! Congratulations to all!!
Debbie
Congratulations, Mary! He looks so sweet & perfect. The picture of you holding him says it all…you look so full of joy!
knittergran
Congratulations to you all! And don't you just love that perfect little face!!!
Anonymous
What a beautiful baby and Congratulations and Happy Wishes to his parents!
PS I love the photo of you holding Charlie–the first of many photos with his Marmie, I'm sure!
Melody
Honoré
It's all just perfect goodness. Your choice of Marmie so resonates and I love the last photo. Charlie's adorable.
So glad to read he, Katie and Dad are doing well. You and Marc look like you fit your new roles with abundance comfort. We look forward to more Charlie stories.
Cheer~
Beverly
Oh, he is so handsome! The look on his Marmie's face as she holds him is priceless!
Kym
Oh, Mary! Such a beautiful, beautiful, sweet baby boy. What a love. You're going to have such fun! Congratulations, my friend!
dbshade
Mary — such SWEET photos!!!! He is totally adorable. Totally. I resisted asking about the blanket, but I saw it on your projects page, so I assumed it was finished. Yay, you!!
Sue
There is nothing sweeter in life than holding a newborn babe! Especially one in your own family. The look on your face says it all! You will be a great Marmie! Love the name. My dad is Charles, as well as my great grandfather, and my nephew. Enjoy every second! Congratulations to your entire family.
lisaddibona
Mazel Tov. There is nothing more wonderful than a new life. And to be named after two special people is such a gift. I hope everyone continues to feel good and gets some sleep. Hugs to everyone
Anonymous
Congrats! He is beautiful. Enjoy being a grandmother – I know I sure do!
mere2007
oh thank you! so far, so good – I am loving being a grandmother! all the well-wishes here and on Instagram are fun, too!
Nancy
Congratulations to Marmie and family!. He is quite a beautiful baby. I especially love the photo of him and his mommy, eyes open and responding to her. So much joy!
Sara
OH MY GOD I'M JUST SEEING ALL THESE PICTURES OH MY GOD. the ones of you and dad are unbearably cute.