A Huge Announcement – Episode #606

January 13, 2009

Twitter This Share on Facebook Email This

Gary Vaynerchuk has a very Big announcement and tastes a few value wines as well!

Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version.

Comments on this episode(745) Leave a comment ›

  • “When you say Tuscany, I say Sophia Loren. And here’s to hoping my Mag…” by Captain Vin-tastic and the Brown Dirt Cuvee
  • “”Don’t handicap children by makeing their lives easy,” Robert A. Heinl…” by Jeffery Williams
  • View all 745 ›

Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Chateau St.jean Plan Dieu Cote Du RhoneCotes du Rhone Villages play review at cork'd
2006 Don Nicanor BlendArgentine Malbec play review at cork'd
2006 Castellani La CatturaSuper Tuscan play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

745 Responses

Pages: « 30 … 27 26 25 24 23 [22] 21 20 19 18 17 … 1 » Show All

  1. January 14, 2009

    Michael

    Congratulations Gary! The best advice I can give you is make sure your child feels both you and Liz are his/her best friend and he/she can always come to you. It is a dangerous world out there, and the last thing a child needs is to feel alienated by his/her parents.

  2. January 14, 2009

    Mike Calmus

    Congrats Gary!
    Not a parent, but I have nephews. QOTD: Talk to them (as babies) as if they were just small adults. Don’t use baby talk. Talk lots (as if that will be a problem for you). Let the entire family be involved in the rearing.

  3. January 14, 2009

    Cuse Wino

    Your wife, with a little bit of you,
    creating a Vayner-BABY!

  4. January 14, 2009

    Combsy

    First, CONGRATS!!! QOTD: Be strict with your kids because they need boundaries and rules…but at the same time spoil them to death! If they get grounded, spend an awesome night at home playing games as a family and eating lots of ice cream. If they screw up at school, make sure they know it disappoints you but them take them to a movie or something. All about balance.

  5. January 14, 2009

    Joe C

    Congrats!

    As everyone has correctly said, enjoy every moment, time flies by. But I’d emphasize:

    Spend MORE time and LESS money on your child. Especially when they’re young.

    They’ll forget all the expensive stuff you bought them, but they’ll remember every time you took them camping or even a bike trip through the park.

  6. January 14, 2009

    Dayton

    Congrats!!! We are also expecting, though not until August. I have a 2 year old boy and my advice to you would be to enjoy every moment of their childhood. I have found that if I concentrate on slowing down, removing distractions, and giving my child 100% focus when I get home from work, I am able to enjoy each wonderful moment. Wonderful news!!

  7. January 14, 2009

    Shir-Az

    Gary, first off, congrats to you and Lizzy. My wife and I just had our first baby in November. My biggest piece of advise to you is to just enjoy the whole experience. Your baby’s birth will be something you will never forget.

  8. January 14, 2009

    Steve

    Congrats…If you want my advice, enjoy each moment which precedes the teenage years because that’s when things change. This little human who was so close to you all of those years suddenly finds you very uncool. So there will be some detachment and its a bit of a shock. Someone made a comment about the baby’s first poop. Very sound advice. This is strange but we found ourselves looking forward to it. I think my wife applauded. Lastly, I would recommend not being too much of a disciplinarian. Something which sounds logical to you is often viewed as an invalidation by them and it could stifle their confidence.
    Best of luck.

  9. January 14, 2009

    Cuse Wino

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Bring on the Vayner-Baby!
    BEst wishes to you and your soon to be expanding family
    What wine will you buy to commemeorate the year/birth?

  10. January 14, 2009

    David

    Congrats Gary! You are going to be a great father.

  11. January 14, 2009

    brainpain

    GV: A BIG Congrats to you, Lizzy, and all the Vaynerchuks of the World!!!

  12. January 14, 2009

    wmole

    All the best you two.

    They are gifts from heaven.

  13. January 14, 2009

    HuskerJamie

    Congrats to GV and Lizzie!!

  14. January 14, 2009

    gabriel palley

    super duper, big-old congratulations from a former patriots fan. so, are you guys gonna use a midwife or a ob? i am a medical student and i am a big fan of midwives, so i am very interested.

    either way…the total best of luck and i hope your wife has a wonderful pregnancy and you both have a wonderful birth.

  15. January 14, 2009

    wcf

    Delurking because this is big news. Congratulations!
    My only advice-If you are going to be in the birthing room wear the most comfortable shoes you have.

  16. January 14, 2009

    PhilB

    CONGRATULATIONS Gary!!!!!

    You’ll be a great Dad! I still a CKC myself but my advice would be to make sure your kids TRAVEL as much as they can as early as possible… Travel is key to learning SOOOO many useful things in life…

    All the best from Paris,

  17. January 14, 2009

    dafo

    CONGRATS GARY!!!

    I wonder what kind of wine you’ll be 1) drinking in celebration 2) saving for your kid’s 21st.

  18. January 14, 2009

    Kristen

    Congratulations to you and Lizzie!!!!

    QOTD: Don’t have any kids, but I do think it’s important to teach the little V some Russian. So important to know another language!

  19. January 14, 2009

    Lb in KS

    Congrats on the coming wee one G! Glad I could help out…. Doh! did I just say that out loud? ;)
    I don’t know if it’s been asked yet..probably has…but, what vino will you buy to set back for the new vayniac?

    qotd… don’t let yourself become SO busy that you don’t stop a enjoy the “everyday moments”. everyday moments can be huge

  20. January 14, 2009

    Matthew K

    Gary, Congratulation my friend! Fantastic news!

    Here’s a little news: I became a father for the second time on New Years Day 2009! In fact, we had the New Year baby in our area! Check it:
    http://www.dnronline.com/details.php?AID=34400&CHID=1

    QTD, Advice from a father of two:
    Kids are amazing. And I know this will sound cliché: Expect the unexpected and love every minute; your children really do grow up fast!

  21. January 14, 2009

    mindpirate

    CONGRATS! Gary and Lizzie. I hope everyone is happy and healthy.

  22. January 14, 2009

    Mott T Hoople

    My biggest piece of advice is to tell your kid(s) stories from the time they can understand them, and make sure that you and Lizzie are part of the plot. The stories can be complete fairy tales with no (or very little) basis in real truth – it’s OK to lie a little. My kids are now 18 and 16 and still talk about my goofy stories. This will form such an incredible bond you won’t believe it. They never considered me a fraud or anything once they were old enough to figure out that I was bullshitting them. They still love the stories.
    Try it, you’ll see.
    Congrats – this is the greatest thing that will ever happen to you and your wife in your entire lifetime. Even the ‘61 Petrus that I was lucky enough to try about a year ago is nothing in comparison to the joys of parenthood.

  23. January 14, 2009

    Kodi

    Gary, Lizzie and BabyV,

    Congrats to all of you! That is wonderful news and I know you will be a wonderful family.

    Advice for parenting
    -Use your own judgment and learn from your mistakes. Listen to peoples “advice” ….. and then do what you want. You are the parent and you learned from your awesome parents. So, you are ready!!!

    Advice for child birth (this can be and emotionally charge “E” Ticket ride).
    A. For our first child I looked at it as we were a pair of rookies going into the super bowl. So we brought in a pro bowler in the form of a Doula (a fancy word for a birthing coach) to help us. This was the greatest money I have ever spent. In our case it gave us someone that is highly experienced, focused on our birth (the nurses and doctors were amazing but sometimes focusing on lots of different things happening) that could help us with decisions during the epic 24hr roller coaster ride that we went on. It also helped that she worked at the hospital so could “guide” us through the hospital “personalities”
    B. I wish someone had told us that Breast feeding is not always as easy and natural as you would think. So, if BabyV only Sniffy-Sniffs at the Mommy Wine Bar and doesn’t sip it – is okay – it might take a few days to get him/her on board. This sounds relatively simple but it is an emotional time and we have heard the same from many friends… it can be very difficult for the mom emotionally if they think that they cannot feed their own child.

    But above all enjoy the ride!!! it is a wild one…

  24. January 14, 2009

    SJ Servo

    I wish you and your lovely wife nothing but the best. It is an amazing event on many levels. One day this little person does not exist, the next day you would give your life in a heartbeat to make sure that he/she is healthy and safe. Life goes into hyperdrive. My “babies” are now 24 and 20 but it still seems like yesterday we were taking them home from the hospital. My eyes are starting to well up, yours will do so soon. Congratulations.

  25. January 14, 2009

    mrzitro

    Congrats!!!
    WTF: the Castellani La Cattura is already sold out?

    QOTD: After your kid is born put some oil around the rear-end. The 1st couple of poops will be meconium and oil on the skin makes it easier to clean off the poop.

    Side note: To increase you palate’s vocabulary, you may want to taste the meconium.

Pages: « 30 … 27 26 25 24 23 [22] 21 20 19 18 17 … 1 » Show All

Leave a Reply