Alright guys, thanks for being patient. I took a couple months to get my thoughts in order about the birth of Prince William and Catherine’s baby. The “royal baby,” if you will. I didn’t want to just jump out here and start saying stuff without backing it up, you know?

Things like this are tough. There’s always a million things going on; a million things to consider, and everyone’s fighting to have their voice heard. When things like this happen, it’s a complicated mix of a bunch of different factors, and you need to just slow down and take everything into account, or you’re going to end up saying something that makes you look foolish further down the road when the full details come to light.

I was raised by the adage “better safe than sorry” and “think before you speak.” Let me tell you, one too many times have I put my foot in my mouth because I spoke out too soon about something that I had no business talking about, and didn’t I ever get myself into a pickle about that.

So I did thorough research this time around, making sure to double check my sources and verify. I used every trick they taught me in journalism school to get all the info I needed. I called in favors from contacts domestic and international. I really wore down the leather on my shoes, let me tell you.

See this manilla folder here? The one labeled “Royal Baby.” This contains months and months of blood, sweat and tears. I’ve had to push other assignments off my desk, but it’s all been worth it. This might very well be the most important thing I’ve written. Here goes:

He’s really cute. Look at how cute he his. He’s just so unbelievably cute.

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