A Huge Announcement – Episode #606

January 13, 2009

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

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Chateau St.jean Plan Dieu Cote Du RhoneCotes du Rhone Villages
2006 Don Nicanor BlendArgentine Malbec
2006 Castellani La CatturaSuper Tuscan

Links mentioned in today’s episode.

745 Responses

January 13, 2009

Hinrgman
I love huge announcements
thanks Gary
January 13, 2009

Hinrgman
1st – cool
January 13, 2009

Glen,....winecrazy.com
CONGRADULATIONS HOMEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 13, 2009

Glen,....winecrazy.com
2nd…very cool
January 13, 2009

SS Chris
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Lizzie & Gary!!!!

As I’ve said to both of you already, this will fill a place in your heart that you never knew existed!!
January 13, 2009

BK
NICE GV!
January 13, 2009

SS Chris
BTW…..and finally the acutal announcement lives up to the proclaimation of “A Huge Announcement”!
January 13, 2009

SS Chris
BTW…..and finally the acutal announcement lives up to the proclamation of “A Huge Announcement”!
January 13, 2009

JT
BIG CONGRATS… Parenthood is one helluva trip… HAVE FUN!!!
January 13, 2009

cgatesman
HUGE congrats to you too! Hopefully it doesn’t affect the Vayner Nation…too much…
January 13, 2009

Sarah Cooley
CONGRATS!!! I know you both will be great parents!
January 13, 2009

exboy99
Cheers to you!
January 13, 2009

Kevin Gelinas
Congrads to you and the wife on the little Vaynerchuk(s)
January 13, 2009

Rob MacKay
Congratulations!!!
January 13, 2009

Yan
Congrats! This is great for you and Lizzie! I’m also waiting for my first one due in april!

Cheers! From a futur dad to another!
January 13, 2009

Chris Jacobson
Congrats, Gary! That’s great news!!
January 13, 2009

Travis
Holy crap bro! Congrats! Good thing you have a lot energy, that kid is going to take a lot of it out of you!
January 13, 2009

BF
Awesome, Gary.. I hope to be joining you in that club sometime soon..
January 13, 2009

Murph
Congrats, Gary!
Parenthood will change your life forever.

In a good way!

cheers,
Murph.
January 13, 2009

Anthony
Hey Gary Congrats! Salud! Wish you the best.
January 13, 2009

Josh S
Congrats Gary. The “family man” gets to start his own. Well put…
January 13, 2009

blon
you da man! congrats!!
January 13, 2009

LennyR
Congrats, man! Happy for both of you!
January 13, 2009

Howard Kang
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing that.

Family First = TRUTH

Awesome thing you’re doing in the wine world. Glad you’re doing it big keynoting at Boston.

I’m following you on twitter, but why are you following me yet?
January 13, 2009

Orion S.
Congrats on the baby! That is huge. Best of luck on your journey to fatherhood.
January 13, 2009

Hinrgman
congrats again Gary
January 13, 2009

crank
Congratulations!!! There is NOTHING better. Give my best to Lizzie.
January 13, 2009

Steven Kovar
MANY congrats Gary. great to see your life is going great. I expect to see some guest appearances in the coming years. Assuming you plan on keeping up at this pace, that is!
January 13, 2009

kibbe!
CONGRATS GARY!!!!! That’s so exciting!!!
January 13, 2009

Bethany
Congrats Gary!! You’re gonna have a blast being a dad
January 13, 2009

Lawrence Leichtman
Congratulations, as a parent, grandparent and pediatrician, bank sleep time. You will need it for the first 3 months when they don’t sleep at night. Best to Lizzie and to your parents. Is this their first grandchild?
January 13, 2009

Jens
That was a big announcement, Gary. 100 points!

Congrats to you and Lizzie – and to Gramps…Sasha!

Jens from Copenhagen
January 13, 2009

Benry
Congratulations!! My brother is having a baby next month. I asked some people with kids what the best wedding shower gift would be. I’ve decided to get him and my sister in law dinner for the first month.
January 13, 2009

Matt
Congrats Gary!!!!!!!!
January 13, 2009

cbleary
Congratulations Gary!!!! Best wishes to you, Lizzie, and the little one!
January 13, 2009

@AndrewSansone
You’re changing the WINE WORLD, baby Vaynerchuk will be CAHNGING YOURS!Congrats to you and Lizzie!!
January 13, 2009

Griz4life
Congratulations, Hoss! Any preliminary ideas for what 2009 wine you will buy for his/her birthyear?
January 13, 2009

thisIslandEarth
Congratulations!! God bless you and Lizzy. If you haven’t come up with any names for the baby may I recommend:
If BOY —> Mott
If GIRL –> Mottie

QOTD – Listen. Talk. Respect. Love.
January 13, 2009

Greg Z
Congratulations Mom V., oh and you too Gary.
January 13, 2009

TenaciousE
Congratulations. Now get some sleep, you’ll need it.
January 13, 2009

Dennis Ray Nestor Jr.
Congratulations!!! MANY MANY BLESSINGS ON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
January 13, 2009

Nick
Congrats and best wishes!!
January 13, 2009

Patt
Hooorayyy!!!! Congrats to Lizzie and Gary
January 13, 2009

Cesare
Congrats Gary and Lizzie. Another future Vayniac is born…
January 13, 2009

alex harris
Huge Congratulations man!!!
January 13, 2009

Jay
Mr. Sketch markers. I never tasted one but man do those smell amazing.

Congrats on the little one. So cool. Maybe you can be his boss when he’s a Jet (if it’s a boy, that is).
January 13, 2009

Deano
GARY CONGRATS BROTHER!!!!! Awesome announcement I am sure you will be a great Dad.

QOTD:
-I dont have any so no advice for ya
January 13, 2009

Rob Dougan / La Peira
Congratulations! You’re very lucky.
January 13, 2009

Greg B
Big G, Wow my Man, Wow. Welcome to the club. I have two Beautiful Girls (2,4) and all I can say is you are in for a treat of a life time. Congrats!

QOTD: You will hear more advice then you will ever want to hear. Mine, just like you always preach with trusting your Palette… Well, “Trust your instincts” and everything will feel right and be right. : )
January 13, 2009

Food Woolf
A HUGE congratulations to you. And a here here to bringing in the little known varietals of Italy. I think that some of the best bargains to be found are the ones most people don’t know about. Teroldego, Carignano, Nero d’Avola, Cesanese, Lambrusco, Negroamaro for the reds and Falanghina, Pecorino, Trebbiano for the whites…they’re all worth exploring when looking to save $$$$$!
January 13, 2009

Jens
QOTD: Just love your little Vayner-baby.

Jens from Copenhagen
January 13, 2009

Scott EJ
Congrats, Gary.

No kids here. It would infringe on my wine buying and you wouldn’t like that very much. Please do invite me to your childs 21st B-Day. I can only imagine what you’ll be saving for that day.
January 13, 2009

Bur.gr
Hey Gary,

Big Congrats on your Big News!

As a new parent myself, I know what you are going through. Listen to Lawrence Leichtman advice above, bank sleep, was hell until my daughter started sleeping longer than 5 hours at a time. My own bit of advice is to streamline your home and work life as much as possible before the due date, as afterwards, all free time will vanish!

-Bur.gr
January 13, 2009

crank
QOTD: Don’t trust advice from anyone else. Trust your gut.
January 13, 2009

David Benjamin
Congrats on the big news. Advice from non-parent, get your sleep now.
January 13, 2009

Suzanne
Best advice I ever got:

take off the socks BEFORE you change the diaper.

Good luck and congratulations!
January 13, 2009

zac weiss
Holy CRAP, Gary! Congratulations! You’d been talking about babies on the show lately, made me wonder when you’d get you act together! (as your mother must certainly have been asking) Didn’t take long!
QOTD: You don’t need any advice, you’re gonna be the best parents that kid could hope for.
January 13, 2009

Marcus Nelson
Congrats Lizzie & Gary —
Super cool news – Can’t wait to meet Baby Thunder!!!

The question is, do we need to send pink gifts, or blue?
January 13, 2009

Jonathan Dingman
CONGRATS GARY!! I’m so excited for you guys.
January 13, 2009

Dr T in NC
Many congrats! And best of luck to all concerned Be sure to get plenty of sleep between now and the end ofMay, because you won’t for the following 6 months!

Be sure to tell this time next year what you’re thinking of laying for for him/her
January 13, 2009

McMatt
Mazol mazol!!

What’s a good bottle to celebrate something like this?
January 13, 2009

Brandon Eley
Wow, SUPER big congrats Gary and Lizzie! I’m so happy for you and your family. From one dad to another, you’re going to be a great dad! That’s one lucky kiddo…
January 13, 2009

Leah Noreman aka princessleah7x
Congratulations on the Thunder Baby!! He will be the coolest kid ever. No doubt in my mind at all.

I’m really jealous!!

As I said on twitter – an you adopt me too? [= I can't imagine how awesome I'd be if I was a thunder baby!!

[ http://twitter.com/princessleah7x/status/1116837694 ]
January 13, 2009

Maxime
Congrats Gary !! Your baby’s gonna be SOO awesome.
January 13, 2009

Andy Brown
Congratulations Gary

Always enjoy your shows.

Cheers

Andy
January 13, 2009

Tamera
Congratulations on the baby!!!! What a wonderful way to spend the summer.
January 13, 2009

Stephen Dean
Congratulations man! Maybe name him Jet if it’s a boy?! haha
January 13, 2009

shawnandlu
Congratulations Gary.

QOTD: enjoy every moment of your child’s youth they are a treasure. But… at 15+ years think about boarding school. Teenagers are a royal pain in the ass.
January 13, 2009

Conrey
Congrats on Baby V, it will change your world man. Just remember to take lots of pictures and video, it goes fast!
January 13, 2009

DrewM
Wonderful. Congratulations to you and Lizzie.

QOTD: Use the force…and if you’re any indication, follow the example of your parents.
January 13, 2009

Jonathan Hardesty
Congrats!! I’m excited for the both of you. Best wishes!
January 13, 2009

James from Babyspot
WOW!!! Congrats man!!! This is HUGE!! Kids are wonderful and you will have a great time!! You also be ready for BabySpot.com!!! DAD!

Keep us posted!!

James Rivera
Co-Founder of BabySpot.com
Twitter: jamesatbabyspot
aka BabySpotDad on BabySpot!
January 13, 2009

KenP
Wonderful news! Congratulations.

QOTD: Always listen to your child. And when you and you kid are with others, never speak about them in the third person
January 13, 2009

KenP
Wonderful news! Congratulations.

QOTD: Always listen to your child. And when you and you kid are with others, never speak about him/her in the third person
January 13, 2009

Jenaé Plymale - GirlinYourShirt
When BABY V sees this message I just want to tell him that he rocked our worlds even before he was born!! You’re a star kiddo!!
January 13, 2009

Jacob
Congrats on the baby. Will this possible slow Gary down? Came from twitter and tv.winelibrary was down. I hope you get a ton of comments.

Jacob from Texas
January 13, 2009

Nathan Hangen
Awesome Gary, having my kids changed my life forever. I wish you the same fortune and look forward to the party!
January 13, 2009

gotsha
QOTD….GV, if you want to get a decent night’s sleep, have your wife breast feed. It’s a great way to force late night feeding responsibilities onto the wife. Other than that, you’ll find that your life will not change much. Once the little one starts crawling; however, the changes come fast and furious.
January 13, 2009

Dana Fosburgh
Congrats to you and your wife. I’m a hockey guy, so to use an analogy, there’s a big difference between a guy with a big shot and a guy who can finish. Here’s to you finding the back of the net. You lit the lamp, my man ! All the best.
January 13, 2009

amgryger
Congrats to you and Lizzie!
January 13, 2009

Chippewamike
CONGRATULATIONS Gary and Lizzie. If you think you know love now, you ain’t seen nothin’!

QOTD: As a father of three, there are many pieces of advice that will come your way, but mine is to be patient and embrace the talents and interests of your child(ren) so that they may grow into their “own skin”.
January 13, 2009

Dave
Fantastic news! I have four kids, no regrets. Family is what it’s about. I’ll bet it will be crazy fun at the Vaynerchuk house for years to come.
January 13, 2009

R_SK
That’s awesome! I’m extremely happy for you! Congrats to you and Liz!
January 13, 2009

Loweeel
GV — MAZEL TOV!!! I am so happy for you and Lizzie!

But here’s the important question — if it’s a boy, obviously, the tradition is to help calm the baby down before the bris by letting the baby suck on a wine-soaked rag.

So, if that’s the case, what (kosher) wine will be the first to touch your son’s lips?

(I’d go with the Grand Vin du Castel — Kosher Israeli Bordeaux-variety blend). Please don’t let it be the usual garbage!
January 13, 2009

Sean
Congrats Gary and Lizzie!!

Can’t wait to see the MiniVee on the thundershow.

Just back from South Africa and would love to see more love for their wines.

Keep up the good work.

Sean
January 13, 2009

Emily
Congrats Gary! I’m sure you will raise a wonderful child, wine-appreciator or not.
January 13, 2009

J Dubb
Congratulations Gary & Lizzie. If the kid has half the energy of it’s Dad you will never sleep again

QOTD: Try not to miss anything. Your kids are only 1 or 2 or 3 once or have their first band concert or race their first pinewood derby car in cub scouts or have their first dance recital or sing that solo in their high-school choir concert or score the winning touchdown or strike out at the bottom the the 9th with the winning run on third or …

I think your gonna be a great Dad!!!!
January 13, 2009

hp
Congratulations! You will be a phenomenal father. Best wishes to Lindsay for a healthy pregnancy and delivery . Let’s hope Bordeaux will deliver many reasons in 2009 for you to stock case loads of your first baby’s birth year wine in your cellar!
January 13, 2009

Braden Douglass
Gary, man congrats on the baby thing but be ready to lose your hair on more then the Jets. Stay psyched and stay happy man, peace.
January 13, 2009

Kevin
Congrats GV. Bringing the thunder to the baby world
January 13, 2009

Carolyn
WOW! EPIC NEWS! Nothing but well wishes for you and Lizzie – from all of us in the Spengler Family. Your life just TOTALLY changed…there is nothing like raising kids. (It’s also ‘pay-back’ time!)

I hope Lizzie is feeling good. Mary & Christian are pumped for you!
January 13, 2009

JaneCalvert (Jean-Ann)
Congratulations on the awesome news. I know you guys have been hoping this would come for a while. That is very exciting!!
Can’t wait to meet Baby V!
January 13, 2009

Jamie Sanford
Congratulations to all of the Vaynerchuks!

I can see it now…PleaseDressMyBaby, featuring baby outfits with catchphrases such as

-sniffy-sniff
-crush it
-kill it

…and so many more.

Many congratulations and good luck!
January 13, 2009

koen_
Hi Gary,
Whaaw!!!!
Welcome in the club of the happy fathers!!!!
And while we’re at it… our number 4 is expected for beginning of june!
It is the outmost best expression of creativity, happiness, sunshine, miracle, LOVE! … EVER!!!
And the biggest change in live!!! (for the best)
Greets from Luxembourg!
Whenever you’re in the neighborhood… welcome!
=)
koen_
January 13, 2009

Steve E
Congratulations from one Dad to a new Dad to be!
January 13, 2009

Andy and Edie Hanson
Congratulations Gary! You must be so excited! You’ve accomplished so much already, but by far this is the most important. Cheers

-Andy and Edie
January 13, 2009

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

Congrats Gary and Lizzie!!! Your child will truly be blessed having such wonderful parents.

QOTD: While I do not have a child, I took part in raising my 11yr old brother (I’m 26), and all I can say is do what you believe to be the right things, not what others tell you. Trust yourselves and your family.

–RH
January 13, 2009

Heather
Congratulations, Gary and Lizzie!
January 13, 2009

Olga
Dear Baby Vaynerchuk,
You don’t know this yet, but you have two of the coolest parents in the world! They can’t wait to meet you and they’re letting the whole world share in their happiness! Not a doubt in my mind that you’ll live up to your name… and good looks.
Congratulations Gary & Lizzie!!!!
January 13, 2009

Matt Gillooly
Welcome to earth, Vaynerbaby!
January 13, 2009

Chris
Congrats, Gary!

QOTD: You and I are the same age, so to paraphrase a movie from back in our day:
when he’s eight years old and accidentally sets fire to the living room rug… go easy on him.
January 13, 2009

Gilberto Prujansky
\o/ Congratulations!!! Dont fill the baby bottle with wine! Wishing you 3 the best!
January 13, 2009

JOE IN CANADA
CONGRATULATION GARY!!! YOUR LOVE OF FAMILY WILL SURELY COME OUT IN YOUR PARENTING SKILLS

AS FOR ANVISE WITH TWO GREAT KIDS, MAKE SURE HOW YOU TREAT THE FIRST ONE WITH THE TOTAL LOVE AND RESPECT THAT THE SECOND ONE GETS, YOU KNOW YOUR GOING TO HAVE MORE THAN ONE! REMEMBER TREAT THEM AS YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO BE TREATED WHEN YOU WERE GROWING UP
CONGRATS AGAIN
CHERRS
January 13, 2009

Barbara
Hi Gary,
Your baby is due 2 days before my birthday – a Gemini! I don’t have kids on my own but congratulations to you and Lizzie!!
January 13, 2009

Jaybird76
Congrats to you both, is Lizzie still gonna make the cruise?

QOTD: Stay home a little more (I don’t have kids but thought I would add my 2 cents, since us single people didn’t get a question)
January 13, 2009

Robb
Delurking to say congrats! You have one lucky baby!
January 13, 2009

Scott Fox, E-Commerce Success Blog
Congratulations, Gary!

Now you have an excuse to drink for 3!
January 13, 2009

frankiecarl
You are a very lucky little person to be so wanted by your parents. I don’t know them personally but your dad is an amazing, intelligent, good man who speaks from his heart. I am amazed how kind and patient he is with people and he is very generous with his time. Congratulations to you for choosing them.
January 13, 2009

CouchSurfingOri
Hey Baby V!
Welcome to the world! You’re so lucky that your parents are so thrilled to have you… and your daddy has enough energy to bounce around with you Guess you’ll both be specializing in drinking out of the bottle over the next few years.

And congrats to you too Gary! I’m sure you have a special bottle to celebrate with.
January 13, 2009

Kyle Suehiro
WoW! Congratulations Gary & Lizzie!! @-,-’– I wish you all the best this coming year! Keep up the great work!
January 13, 2009

OSCAR FALCON LARA
CONGRATS GARY !

QOTD: I don’t have children, so can’t speak from experience, but as long as you keep being yourself and not be afraid to get help from your parents, you’ll do fine I’m Sure.

Cheers 1
January 13, 2009

Peter
congratulations, and keep on hustlin
January 13, 2009

Gobi
CONGRATS GV!!
January 13, 2009

Pete
Family, chasing what excites you, and a good glass of wine! That’s what it’s all about!

Congrats to you and Lizzy!
January 13, 2009

Alan Valek
BIG CONGRATS Gary!! Awesome news!
January 13, 2009

SuprDave
Gary, amazing news! My most heartfelt congrats go out to you and Lizzie. You’re going to be great parents!

QOTD: Always encourage them in whatever they choose to do.
January 13, 2009

Bamatrojan
Congrats, Kidvayniac! You caught the Brass Ring when you chose this family!
January 13, 2009

JD Franklin
Congratulations Gary! Look out world a new little Vaynerchuk is on the way.
January 13, 2009

nelsonmaud
congrats ,love reading your twitters and my advice is to give them support whatever they want to or are interested in even if its different than yours.love your show i have 3 adult kids myself.love my grandson whos 21 months .their soooo cuttte!
January 13, 2009

M
Mazel Tov!!

QOTD: There is no instruction manual. I have no advice. You have lots of love to share. You don’t need my advice. Maybe my advice could be to take advice with a smile and a nod. You may not always like the advice. Ooh, I thought of some advice……Private School!!! My kids are in public school and I wish I could afford private school.
January 13, 2009

Heidi
Congrats!

QOTD: “Just Because” and “Because I Said So” are never acceptable answers. Always take time to answer your child’s questions and if you dont know the answer, then use it as an opportunity to do a little research together. (Of course answering the question “Why Do You Think?” is a great learning tool as well, as long as you still answer the question after)
January 13, 2009

Joe Taylor (JMT3)
Congrats Gary!!!

QOTD: My daughter is 16 months old and ever inspiring. I would say just live everyday with your child like it is the best day ever. Because it is!

-Joe
January 13, 2009

csideranko
Congratulations Gary & Lizzie, you will make wonderful parents.
January 13, 2009

Riche
Congratulations to You and Lizzie !!!!!!!!
WOW….. Baby Vanerchucks…how cool is that
January 13, 2009

Joanne
WooHoo!!! Best Wishes! 5/31 is my b day!!!!
January 13, 2009

F Jackie Martling
Congrats!
qotd: Allow your kids to be kids for as long as you can and always show them how much you love Lizzie.
January 13, 2009

Jeremy
Congrats, Gary and Lizzie!
January 13, 2009

Susan
MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Congratulations to Gary & Lizzie!!!!
Mazel Tov!!
I really can’t explain just HOW happy I am for you and your family!!!
RADOOL news!!!
I am SURE you both will make fab parents!!!
January 13, 2009

Claudia Fridinger
Congratulations, Gary!!! My advice to you and your wife is to read to your child everyday! I am a reading specialist in Mystic, CT and it’s the kids who haven’t been read to and who haven’t discovered to joy of books that I provide remedial service to. Make sure when you create your baby registry add Borders or one of those great book stores in your area to the list!
A book is a gift that keeps on giving! I wish you both the best!
Claudia from CT

PS I love your show and am learning sooooo much about wine.
January 13, 2009

Dominic
Congratulations to you and Lizzy, bringing the Baby Thunder! Baby V better be wrapped in a Jets 73 jersey on May 31st!!!

Dominic
January 13, 2009

KJ
congrats gary. bringing our daughter into this world was the single best thing that has ever happened to me and my wife (aside from meeting each other, of course). someone said it earlier, there is no instruction manual. my only advice is to enjoy every minute.
January 13, 2009

RANDI
GARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I KNEW IT!!!!!!!!!
First youre gaining weight, then you were having morning sickness..the those ridiculous cravings…LOLOL

Congratulations Gary, Lizzie & Vaynerchuk Family!
very exciting, very wonderful!
God Bless,
xoxox
RANDI

oh…I’ll see ya in Boston..
January 13, 2009

Gwen Darling
Cheers to Baby V!

You think you love the Jets, Gary? You just wait. You cannot imagine the feeling when that tiny little Gary or Lizzie first looks up and smiles at you.

Congrats!

Gwen
January 13, 2009

*/^_^\*
i’m guessing the baby will either be named dennis or denise?
January 13, 2009

astropress
big congrats!
QOTD:
While yer wife’s pregnant, get her anything she wants, anytime she asks for it and be ready to accept that everything is your fault. Always. She’ll love you even more.

Once the kid is here, the above still applies, but also: get the kid anything the kid wants/ needs, anytime it is asked (or yelled for). At least for the first year. When the kid can start asking you with words, you can start to make judgements on his/her requests.

Spend every moment you can with the kids. It’s like SciFi the way time suddenly passes more quickly once you have a kid.It’s a huge cliche, and all the parents with grown kids will tell you they grow up in a blink of an eye, but it’s the truth.

That’s more than one thing…sorry
January 13, 2009

nwjerseyliz
A Baby Vee! Very exciting! I guess you really brought the thunder, Gary! Bah-dum-dum.
January 13, 2009

Terri
Congratulations to you and Lizzie! Get all your sleep in now, because you won’t be sleeping much from May to August
January 13, 2009

EricLaz
Congratulations Gary on the Huge Announcement!!! As a father of three kids, I can honestly say that being a father is one of the greatest things in the world.

Oh yeah, and thanks for another entertaining/informative episode.
January 13, 2009

BobbyTiger
Congratz Gary to you and Lizzie. Such a special time of your lives.
I have three sons, two of which have shared with us their son and daughter.
Lots of people will give you lots of advice.
Shake your head affirmatively, and move on.
You come from good stock.
You will instinctively know what to do, and how to do it, because your upbringing has prepared you.
A big cheer to you and your family!
January 13, 2009

Jeff
Congrats Gary (& Lizzy of course)! So when your child is born will he/she pop out like a champagne cork on New Year’s Eve or will a little help with a good wine opener kit, to get that huge head out, be necessary?:) Seriously though, enjoy fatherhood no matter what it brings…

QOTD: Now kids here. However… Kids are like wine, you never know what they are like until you uncork them and share them with friends and family. 97+ points announcement buddy! Share your kid with the world, give them that decanted love and their personality (flavor) will come out!
January 13, 2009

dekenter
Congratulations! Now I wonder what color the baby blanket will be…
January 13, 2009

Donzell
Congratulations to you and to Lizzie! I know that y’all will make wonderful parents.
January 13, 2009

RANDI
Gary!
No need to be a parent to give advice on this one…just need to live long enough to advise that…you should enjoy every minute and that you can never love too much.
So will there be an drawing for a name? I think Thunder is good for a boy! LOL
Thanks for bringing the Thunder Lizzie!
January 13, 2009

ClingF18
Congratulations Gary and Lizzie!
Being a dad is the best! Start thinking about your wine for their 21st birthday. I have a ‘99 Lafite for my son and a ‘03 Leoville Barton for my daughter. Hopefully they will be drinking beautifully when their time comes. Enjoy because time will start to fly.

QOTD: Don’t spoil them. It is hard not to give them what they want!
January 13, 2009

DrEdwardo
Congratulations Gary.

QOTD: There is no such thing as “quality time” – childreen deserver and need lots of time. full stop. Especially when they are teenagers even though they might *say* they don’t.

Edwardo
January 13, 2009

DrEdwardo
Congratulations Gary.

QOTD: There is no such thing as “quality time” – children deserver and need lots of time. full stop. Especially when they are teenagers even though they might *say* they don’t.

Edwardo
January 13, 2009

Dustin
Congo rats Gary!
January 13, 2009

Chris
Congratulations to you both.
January 13, 2009

LIttle Jonny
Fantastic News!!! Congratulations!

Be sure to do all the crazy travel now, cause soon you’re gonna have to stay home and change diapers

QOTD: I’m not a parent, yet, but have been a child, and taught a few to boot. My advice is to always love your child regardless of their personal life decisions. Feelings of disappointment should never last more than a day (hopefully you aren’t presented with many situations that make you feel this way). Values change with time, and you have to trust your child to do what’s best for him/her and his/her loved ones.
January 13, 2009

Paulo
Congratulations Gary, all the best for the family. No kids – no advice
January 13, 2009

@Fresyes
What fantastic News!! Becoming a Dad ROcKS! way to bring the thunder Gary
January 13, 2009

Mike Z
congrats Gary!

lil V: your daddy rocks!
January 13, 2009

Giovanni Vino
Your announcement got this LURKER out of the dark…Big congratulations to you and your wife. You guys are in for the biggest treat of life. Wine comes in a distant second today.

QOTD – Chesish each and every day and minute with your child beacuse they freakin fly…
January 13, 2009

Mike
Hey Gary V. I sent you an @ reply on twitter, but you asked for a comment so little V can see it one day. So… Hey little V. I’m calling you that because as of this comment, I don’t know if you’re a boy or a girl, but I do know one thing. You’re gonna have one crazy dad! Hopefully when you’re older you’ll be going to see your dad’s team (that he owns BTW) win the superbowl. Now wouldn’t that be something? Anyway, congrats Gary and have fun being a dad.
January 13, 2009

Versa Dave
Many warm wishes to you and your new family GaryVee. You’ll find that you become much more busy, but the payoff is so worth it!
January 13, 2009

Oakmon's BF
Wow, that’s great Gary. Congratulations! Your time will be precious. You might need to cut down on the traveling a little. There’s no better way to spend one’s time than being a good parent. I’m sorry if the wonderful Eagles win caused Mott displeasure.
January 13, 2009

Lizzy 43
Congrats to you and Lizzy, there’s no better news than that!! My daughter and son were on the thunder show a year and a half ago when viewers sent in wine tastings and mine did juice, it was silly stuff, they are the joy of my life and the best thing I have done in my life is to be a parent. My only advise to you is think about what you say before you say it, kids listen and remember. It seems like the rest will come natural to you. God Bless!!
Lizzy 43
January 13, 2009

In Vino Veritas
Congrats To The Vaynerchuks On “The Vino Bambino”!!!
Peace,
~K
January 13, 2009

LeonWAshington
This is the real Leon Washington…lol sorry

Gary! I had the biggest grin when you broke the news!! Congrats!!!!
You will be a great father!!!
Gary, do a show with your wife! I haven’t seen her ever!
January 13, 2009

NJ-Vettester
Gary,

Congrats and best of health to all.

QOTD: Alway have the time to play with your kids for the moment only passes once.
January 13, 2009

Riche
QOTD:

-1- Get as much rest as possible before the baby is born, you both will need it
-2- Quiet nights at home, wait 20+ years for that to happen again.
-3- ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF EVERY DAY WITH YOUR KIDS, IT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE !
January 13, 2009

Amy C
Advice for a first time father…Your wife is ALWAYS right! Question? Can you sniffy snif out fresh baked ‘humble pie’? Better get a sample of that so you can easily recognize it…soon! Congratulations to you both. Enjoy EVERY day. ~A~
January 13, 2009

Vanguy
Awesome news! Congrats to you and your wife.
January 13, 2009

Darcey and Cliff
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your news! So funny, I’ve been wondering lately when you were going to start a family. GREAT NEWS. Be well!
January 13, 2009

lfeeney
congratulations, on your little Gemini. Great time of year to be born.
January 13, 2009

Derek F
Congrats Gary & Lizzie, what wonderful news this is!! I have been involved with WLTV for so long that news like this really touches my heart.

Cant wait for the Boston Wine Expo Gary, I also have my tickets for your keynote for Saturday morning and have tickets for the after party at the Boston Wine School.

QOTD: If your son or daughter accidentally set the living room rug on fire don’t be that hard on em.
January 13, 2009

Ana F
QOTD: My advise 2u: ‘A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bank balance smaller, home happier, clothes dirty, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for.’Wish u guys THE BEST with the newborn
January 13, 2009

Nick Montes
Mad congratulations Gary. Best of luck to yourself and Lizzie. Cheers!
January 13, 2009

Jason Guerin
Congrats on your HUGE news! That is absolutely awesome, best wishes from another expectant father! My son should be born anytime time, my wife’s official due date is Feb. 10th however the Docs are predicting he will born in the next couple of weeks. It is an extremely exciting life experience. Perhaps WLTV can make some arm-bands for tikes? Just and idea…
January 13, 2009

Teddy
Congrats on the Baby my man! I’ll see you in Boston! Teddy
January 13, 2009

Vargas
Praise to the new born King of Wine-dom. Congrat! Vee-fam.

After years of desire, passion, thought, work and purposing powering your SON will be born. (I’ve never been wrong in picking the boy/girl thingy). It is beautiful to see, especially from the fathering side such a passion and purposeful intent in creating a child. So sad so many babies are after thoughts. Little V is already king. And I thank you for allowing us into your secrete place.

I wish for you and yours – a billion buckets full of favor and grace in all you do.
January 13, 2009

Peter Klein
As father of ‘the wife’ (Lizzie), huge supporter of ‘the husband’ (that’s you Gary!), and soon to be Grandfather, a few quick comments:
1. Read every comment made so far… they are ALL accurate
2. You WILL get back whatever you GIVE
3. Remember the drinking age… no wine dispensing to newborns
4. Can you imagine what social networking will really be by the time your 1st chilod is 10, 15, 20 years old!
5. Where’s my case of ‘95 Latour!!! (did someone really drop the entire case!)
January 13, 2009

Trish
Congrats!!!
January 13, 2009

Etienne Segonzac
Dear Baby V,

I know it’s hard to have these 7300 followers on twitter at your age, and the 300 emails a day aren’t helping.
But be kind to your parents, and especially to your father : it’s not easy to run the Jets !
And remember it’s never to early to start hustling

Cheers,

Etienne
January 13, 2009

Tom Langan
QOTD – Love your children with all of your heart, soul and mind. And prepare for that life style change my friend.

P.S. Never got the email announcement.
January 13, 2009

Adam J
Yeah! That is wonderful news, congratulations!! My wife gave birth to our first little one on Dec.26th 2008, and it is totally amazing. Gary, I wanted to give you an apology: I am an old Vayniac that was without my computer for the last six months or so and was unable to view the thunder show daily. I truly missed it and am looking forward to catching all the shows I missed. Thanks and Congrats to you and your wife!!!!!!!
January 13, 2009

Brian Yinger
Yay, congrats to you and Liz! I’m so so happy for you!
January 13, 2009

Carlos
Congratulations to you and Lizzie. Hopefully we can talk about kids sometime.

I’m sure AJ’s going to make a great uncle too!
January 13, 2009

Frank
Hey Gary, @frankilus here
I wish you all the best with the baby man. Congratulations.

My advice is to be you, but you know that already.

Bless.
Frank
January 13, 2009

Chris G
Congratulations Gary!
Now, more than ever, you deserve the comments
All the best and thanks for everything.
January 13, 2009

Peter Gnemmi
Congratulations Lizzy and Gary,
As the father of 6 amazing kids (ages 13-25, 3 boys, 3 girls) I have to tell you what a ride it’s been! Think of it, why just excel at the size and quality of a wine store when you can cause even an even greater long-term impact with a whole bunch of spectacular little Garys and Lizzies. Think of it as repopulating the world with terrific people.

How did we manage this? Even though the kids are a huge part of our lives, we kept in mind that more than any other thing, our kids need their parents to be in love.

-Peter & Jan
January 13, 2009

Omallley
Congrats to you and Lizzie! Now there is some of the best kind of news there is…
January 13, 2009

ArcticWolf
Congrats! Bringing a new baby into the Vaynerchuk pack. So happy for you!
January 13, 2009

JimChem
Congratulations to you and Lizzy! I am very happy for you.

QOTD: Follow your bliss! My kids did and one has a PhD in culture and media from NYU and the other who was a wine maker at one time is now working on a PhD at Washington State in Sociology. I never would have pointed them in those directions.
January 13, 2009

hugh
VAYNERKID!!!! Awesome, I wish u all the best…and praying 2009 is a great vintage not only for babies, but for wine…..
January 13, 2009

aronowm2
Gary,

as the parent of a 4 year old, I will give some advice to the vayner nation: expect to see much less of Gary Vee. The daily shows (mostly) that he spoils us should be cherished now cause once that baby is born….

not to sound all doomsday, but i speak from experience.
January 13, 2009

Shanthala
Welcome to the world of THUNDER, Baby V!
January 13, 2009

Jordan Mathis
I can’t WAIT for baby V! My two older brothers both had baby boys in 08! I wish many blessings on you and yours in this wonderful time of celebration! Baby V, if you ever read this, know that your papa is a good man who brings joy to a lot of people!
January 13, 2009

J Crazy
Yo, as a kid and son for 29 years of my life I have to say that I had/have awesome parents. One thing I always admired about them (even though they divorced and don’t get along now) is that they were always unified on a parental front. I used to ask my mom for a snack when I was little and she’d always tell me, “Go ask your father”. So, I’d ask my dad and he’s say, “ask your mom.” I thought I could outsmart them so I told my dady, “mom already said yes but told me to ask you.” Then my dad would call in my mom and ask her if that was true. And man oh man did I get it when I lied. Um, yeah, what was the question again?
January 13, 2009

Bobby Bo
Congrats to the whole Vaynerchuk Family!
Great show. I love Teraldego and hopefully this episode will get more people trying it and we will see more in the US.
January 13, 2009

Edward Salonia
Congratulations! That is great news!
January 13, 2009

my2cents
Congrats on the news!

As a dad of an amazing 6.5 yr old boy it is easy to say that being a dad will rip your face off every day!

I must have been one of the first to watch this episode but couldn’t post a reply. I pretended that was because I was first. Haha now it’s what,,,165

My little tid bit is to say when it comes to the child’s name don’t tell anyone what you are thinking. They will almost always give you a funny expression and say something like “that sounds like a grown ups name not a baby”. Well duh they grow into grown ups don’t they.? This advice may go astray in the case of family names being handed down ect.. but if you are just making it up, don’t tell anyone and then wait until you see the whites of their eyes. At least it worked for us.

Good show as well. I somehow enjoy when Gary doesn’t like a wine. It keeps it real.Thanks for coming home and giving us all the heads up on where your head will be at for the next decade.
January 13, 2009

MrTaz
Congratulations Gary and Lizzie! Having kids is probably the greatest joy in life. (I’m sure you’ve heard this before, and will hear it many more times, but…) Cherish every moment–it seems like forever when you’re in it, but it’s over in an instant.
January 13, 2009

mark b
congrats! i hope the best for you and your family.
January 13, 2009

MikeN-In-BC
Yah!!! Gary, CONGRATS!!! great show, keep it up. When can we meet Liz? QOTD: “Love your wife always, let the kids know that.”
January 13, 2009

Yvettew
CONGRATS GARY!!!!!!!!!! That’s wonderful news!!!!!!!!!
January 13, 2009

Glenn P
Big Congratulations!!
January 13, 2009

Bruce
Wow, now that’s what I call bringing the thunder. Congratulations to you and your beloved on the news of her pregnancy. Perhaps not a Jet but an heir to The Thunder Show throne. We shall rejoice with you and pull many corks when the day arrives. That will be an awesome show.
January 13, 2009

lisa ann skincare
Congrats and you bet your world is about to change – mostly for the better though. Hope all goes well and enjoy!
January 13, 2009

Eugene
Way to go, Congrats!! Everyone loves babies!!
January 13, 2009

sam
Congratulations to both of you, Gary and Lizzie!

Children are a gift that keep on giving. What a way to start a new year. All my best wishes to the new family.

Much love!

I have no children of my own, so no wise words except that 1+1=3.
A mother plus a father makes a beautiful addition.
January 13, 2009

Tim Banks
Congrats Gary!! Best of luck!
January 13, 2009

Benj
Congratulations Gary! That’s wonderful news!! I’m afraid I’ve no advice for you but I wish you the best of luck with everything, and enjoy it! I know you will.
January 13, 2009

canadapete
QOTD. Bring the same passion you have for wine, to the wonderful job of parenting and you will live a good full life.
January 13, 2009

Adam J
QOTD: As I mentioned in my earlier comment, we are brand new parents, but our piece of advice is that if its a boy; cover up his little “parts” with a towel while you are changing him- we have gotten shot in the face several times already! Congrats again!
January 13, 2009

Matti
Hartelijk gefeliciteerd!

Gary,
Is this not a great feeling? My girlfriend is 3 months pregnant and it will be our first child aswell. I wish you and your family all the best of luck.

PS I assume 2009 will be a good vintage somewhere in the world. I wonder what I will need to buy…
January 13, 2009

Bill
Congrats GV and LV!

Hate to be a downer, but f*ck Henry Ford.
January 13, 2009

HandsomeReg
Congratulations Gary!!!

Good show.

Advice: Take it one day at a time. Enjoy year one and then enjoy year two. Years one and two goes by so fast. Take still pictures and videos like crazy. Give yourself a pat on the back every once in awhile. Oh, and don’t beat yourself up too bad when you make mistakes. Just learn from them. Nobody’s perfect. Make yourself more available at home and help out. Lizzy will need the break and will appreciate you more than you can ever imagine. Don’t put work ahead of home.

And keep TVs, computers, etc. out of the kids rooms.

Best wishes to you both.
January 13, 2009

Jocelyn
Congratulations! This is awesome. Don’t forget to give your wife a gift in exchange for the wonderful one she will be giving you.
January 13, 2009

spyder47
Congratulations Gary!
QOTD: My only advice would be; Don’t stop at one … have at least two kids. Enjoy them, spoil them and most of all talk with them.
January 13, 2009

MattieJ
Congrats, GV. Personally, I think you’ll make a great pops… I get a funny feeling you’ll give the little tyke everything he/she needs, not everything they want!!!
January 13, 2009

RobRx
Advice-Remember, even though your kids are very like you, they are not necessarily given the same gifts as you. Let them follow their passion. Even if it is something you are not excited by.
January 13, 2009

Jeff H
QOTD: It is more perspective, a bit of a play on the “changing your life forever”, and you won’t truly appreciate it until after your child is born, but…
“While it is easy to remember your life without your kid(s) it is hard to imagine life without them”

Congratulations!
January 13, 2009

CABDRINKER
Way to go Gary and Liz…. What ever you do, don’t name him Kahuna or her SS Chris.
January 13, 2009

Jorge Rivera
Hi Gary, I am a Costa Rican guy who loves wine and I´d been following your show for a long time now. I started in Episode 102, or something like that.
I am writing to you until now due to the really good news. I have only one child but I think it was the most wonderful thing that had happen to me in my life.
Congratulations from my heart and, as we say in my Country: -”Pura vida!!” (Pure Life)
Sincerely,
Jorge
January 13, 2009

Abacus Finch
Félicitations Gary!
January 13, 2009

Brandon
Congrats gary! Im sure Baby V will be bringing the thunder, just like his dad!
January 13, 2009

TWalk
Congratulations GV….and to your Fam…love the Teroldego grape as well…Cheers
January 13, 2009

jason
i am so happy for the two of you gary! it is the best experience of your life. my 3 year old is the one- litterly who gets me outt of bed each day. BTW- i don’t think that it is cool that people mail you about when will you have kids, that is quite personal IMHO.
BUT, you are right, your life will change dramatically. 100% sure and it will make you a better person ( a little more tired too : )

bravo!
January 13, 2009

Dominick Mack
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!
January 13, 2009

John Cabot
Wow, congrats Gary. I had the feeling that was going to be the big news. Way to go G.
QOTD- Savor every moment of it. They grow up FAST!!!!!
January 13, 2009

Matt
Take it all in baby! The checkups, the ultrasounds, the classes, and of course, you gotta be there for the delivery! There is absolutely nothing like it. Once you see that little person, the switch will be flipped inside of you and you will no longer live for yourself…

Congrats!
January 13, 2009

Chris Rufkahr @freewinetasting
Gary, you should let your Vayniacs (I spelled it correctly this time) suggest names for BabyVee!!!

Will there be an @BabyVee Twitter account?

I think you should name your baby “V”, just V – no period, not an initial for something else. Just V

V Vaynerchuk

That is cool!!! What do you think?
January 13, 2009

Selena
Way to bring the Thunder Gary!!! What a way to start out a new year!
January 13, 2009

SacramentoCharlie
Awesome news dude ! I hope all goes smoothly for you and Lizzie.

Congrats !!
January 13, 2009

Erin V
Congratulations Gary! I’m so excited for you! Being a parent is the most amazing gift ever! I am pregnant with my second baby (Due June 16th) right around the time your little one is due! How exciting! Can’t wait to hear if it’s a boy or girl! We are having a girl (already have a little boy.) I actually have a hard time watching WLTV lately because I sure miss my wine and you make me crave it!!! By the way I live in Vegas and feel the need to thank you for gambling away your money while you were here this weekend…it keeps me from having to pay state taxes. Ha ha! Congrats again!
January 13, 2009

Ari J. Greenberg
Congrats Gary! So happy for you and your wife!
January 13, 2009

Tgatesman
Congrats Gary! You’da Man!
January 13, 2009

Andrew
Congrats, you’ll make a hell of a dead
January 13, 2009

Andrew
bah I meant to type dad
January 13, 2009

boegemann
Gary

This is wonderful news and serious congratulations are in order. For a guy who has such strong passions, I’d love to see you when the moment comes. I predict your current passions will pale in comparison. Seriously… congratulations. You’re gonna be a Daddy!!!
January 13, 2009

BobZ
Congratulations! I know that you’re already a family guy, but you’re about to discover what that REALLY means.

QOTD: Remember that everything is a phase. Take a lot of pictures, especially when you don’t really feel like it.
January 13, 2009

K Spengler
Gary, we’ve been waiting for the day you would announce this, tons of congratulations to you and Lizzie. Parenthood has the potential to make you and Lizzie into incredible people. QOD: Do not doubt for one moment during these next 21 +++ years, the profound impact you have on your childs development. They remember your tone, your intent, as well as your words and actions. Who they become has it’s basis in your interaction with them every day.
I couldn’t be happier for you, …cheers!
January 13, 2009

Jay T
Yea a little Baby V! Congrats to Gary the entire Vaynerchuk family. Life as you know it will soon be over — for the better!

My parental advice?

Enjoy every minute of every day. They grow up WAY too fast.
January 13, 2009

Fedor
What a shocking development. Congratulations on the thunder child, if the kid has half the spark you do I’m sure it will electrify your life to a new level! I better stop Grats Again!
January 13, 2009

Phil (marty6001)
Gary,
Great news on todays show!! Good luck and thanks so much for sharing it with us all… Pass some vibes our way as Kelly and I have been trying for a few years now.
January 13, 2009

Owen
Congratulations, Gary and family! Baby V – you’ve got a great role model to look up to and to learn from. I can’t wait to see what happens! I’m sure that Thunder will be brought!
January 13, 2009

Dominus
A heart-felt congratulations to you and Lizzie though a tad bummed I did not make your “regular viewer” email about the Huge announcement.

That being said, it is a monumental occasion.

As for the show, I’m surprised the Don Nicanor did not fare well. Love the bottle and label.

QOTD: I probably screwed up more than enough raising my young man so I may not be the one to give any advice but I will say you will love this child more than you could ever imagine. I guess my only advice would be to provide him/her with as many experiences as possible, especially travel.
January 13, 2009

Mari
HUGE Congratulations, Gary!!! I really like KSpengler’s comment — teach by example and just be there. Have dinner with your family every night. Keep your sense of humor, and READ to your kids every day (The Oxford Companion to Wine, perhaps?)
January 13, 2009

Dan Manu
congrats man!
January 13, 2009

Marc S
Congrats Gary! Oh yeah, your life’s gonna change…I’m very happy for you…
January 13, 2009

Keith Brown
I hope you get 1000 comments for this episode. Congratulations! That’s huge. In fact, you probably still have no idea how huge. Oh boy. QOTD: You cannot be their “friend”, you have to be a parent, and that means discipline (with love), but you MUST ALWAYS communicate, be consistent, and follow through. Somehow, I don’t think you’ll have a problem with any of that.
January 13, 2009

E dog
Hey Gary !!! That s amazing news ! Congratulations to you and Liz ! I m really happy for the two of you

QOTD: haven’t got any kids… I m only 22. lol. But I got 2 pieces of advice.

First: I know you were born in the USSR, do you speak Russian or any other language than English? If you do, you should bring your kid/kids up in 2 languages and 2 cultures. I was brought up speaking French and English, and I m now fluent in both, that s all thanks to my clever parents!

Second: my advice would be to spend as much time as you can with the Vayner-little one. I was at my gran ma’s with my brother last week and she read us some stories she wrote in her diary, about us when we were kids, and seriously… We laughed all evening. Kids may be a full time job, but they are well entertaining !

I think you ll have a lot of fun ! Again, congrats man !
January 13, 2009

Jordan
Congrats Gary! Best wishes to you and the new fam! Great show as always. Im gonna have to go out and try a Teroldego. Seems interesting.

QOTD No kids yet so take notes on all the good advice and pass it my way!
January 13, 2009

CindyW
CONGRATULATIONS Gary and Lizzie!
January 13, 2009

George
Congrats!
January 13, 2009

boegemann
Sorry… I forgot the advice…

Sleep is precious for your baby/toddler/child. Don’t interrupt it unless your pediatrician tells you to.
January 13, 2009

jason
Awesome! Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Vaynerchuk! May your kid grow up eating dirt just like Gary did!
January 13, 2009

Danilo
Congratulations Gary!

Love them more than you love yourself.
January 13, 2009

TommyBoBo of WI
Congrats! Congrats! Sure it’s not twins??
Fatherly advise from a father of three boys…. Get plenty of rest, offer to help as much as possible around the house,, learn how to do laundry (the right way). Get the little person into a sleeping pattern that allows you to live a normal life,,, none of this getting them to bed at 11PM. Accept your families and in laws offers to babysit whenever possible, read to them every chance you get and teach them to be as giving and full of life as you are!
Best wishes!
January 13, 2009

CHICAGO MARK
Congrats ! LIsten, listen , listen to there needs. Then spoil the crap out of them !!!!!
January 13, 2009

SurfCityJay
Good wines… but AWESOME news…

QOTD: Enjoy every single day, cuz it will FLY by…
January 13, 2009

Sarah
Congratulations! I was hoping that would be the “huge announcement!”
January 13, 2009

Alex
it all goes down hill from here…..

lol J/K thats great news gary!!!!!!!!!!!
January 13, 2009

DannInNH
Congrats/mazel tov to both of you. This event will make a 100 point wine look like nothing.
QOTD: As a proud parent of two adults, both older than you, listen, listen and listen more. Listen to your child, your parents, your in-laws and yourself. Weigh everything before you act too hastily. Spoken words can never be taken back. And get yourself a good camera for recording his/her life.
January 13, 2009

Tony
Gary, Congratulations! There’s nothin better than being a Dad.

QOTD: Just enjoy every moment – with your wife and your baby (coming soon).
January 13, 2009

Bathus
Your first baby; my first comment.

From one wine philosopher to another, I just want to say: It’s a dern good thing you don’t mind that poopy smell! Seriously, you are now a fully-fledged member of the cycle of life–which is a scarey and beautiful thing.

QOTD: Advice for raising kids: I ain’t got no advice–because you’ll just have to figure it out for yourself anyways–except, okay, maybe there is this one little piece of advice, which is: Love will cure a lot of mistakes, thank goodness, because we all make plenty.
January 13, 2009

Aloke Pillai
Congrats, dude! LIL OAK MONSTER! lol
January 13, 2009

Lynn Pierce
Hey Gary,
Congratulations on the baby! That’s great news.
I’m looking into your cruise and I’m going to grab a bottle of the Chateau St.Jean Plan Dieu Cote Du Rhone.
January 13, 2009

Sean
HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE Congratulations to you and your wife Gary! I wish you and your family nothing but the best!
January 13, 2009

purplejuicebruce
Congrats to you and Lizzy!!!
January 13, 2009

MikeyB
Congrats Gary!! Best advice ever – buy a “sling” for your wife. You can get it at any baby store. Lets her carry baby all snuggled up with hands free so you can do stuff, also can take baby out anywhere even in cold weather cause they’re all snuggled up next to warm body. Seriously, you’ll thank me.
January 13, 2009

Andy Johnson
Congrats! I guess all that practice paid off!
January 13, 2009

guymandude
Big Congrats!
QOTD; you’ll look back one day and say it was never in what I did that brought
the most enjoyment, but actually in the doing.
January 13, 2009

Diana LeRoi-Schmidt
Congratulations Gary and Lizzy! You’ll be an awesome Dad.

QOTD: I don’t have any children yet, but I’ve always aspired to provide for my child that which my parents taught me. Be empathetic, listen, love and respect yourself and others.
January 13, 2009

guymandude
oh yeah, you’ll be swallowing that wine a lot more too.
January 13, 2009

Pipes
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! Fantastic news. I hope the little Babychuk inherits your enthusiasm and lust for life!
January 13, 2009

Caitlin Mowbray
Wonderful news Gary! Nothing…absolutely nothing…makes me happier than my children so glad you will now have this too.

Oh..and that is GREAT advice from TommyBoBo of Wi
January 13, 2009

Nick Pettit
Congrats Gary! I can’t wait to meet baby V!
January 13, 2009

Antony
CONGRATULATIONS! Do you think Lizzy will be into running a competition to choose the name?
January 13, 2009

Jim Bugera
Congrats Gary And Lizzy
Good luck with everything,children are a gift from god.
Best advice,spend time together
January 13, 2009

John Farrin
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

QOTD: Let them know (tell them-often) that you love them unconditionally and without limits while at the same time explaining their responsibilities and your demand that they live up to them.
January 13, 2009

Corktraders
Congratulations Gary! Look forward to seeing the Vaynerbaby on WLTV.
January 13, 2009

Zinfreak
Congrats Gary!!!!!!
January 13, 2009

Hido53
Gary -

Epic News! Congratulations to the you, your wife and the entire Vaynerchuk clan! Super happy for you! Now, back to the episode . . . had to comment right away!
January 13, 2009

Bryan
Congrats, sir – your nigh on limitless passion and energy will certainly make you an awesome Dad.

(PS: Great episode too!)
January 13, 2009

Matthew
Mazal Tov!!

My advice… get involved. Be there for your little one. Restrict access to the TV and gaming systems for at least 2 years (at minimum, prevent them from the bombardment of advertisements and only let them watch pre-approved recorded video).

Listen to your little one. They can communicate without speech. Watch their expressions. Pay attention. Enjoy every moment.
January 13, 2009

Andrew
Gary!!!!! Congratulations Man!!! I hope someday I will get to experience the same emotions you are feeling. My Birthday is May 27th so someday we might have to do a joint Birthday Party!
-Peace
January 13, 2009

anna
hooray. congratulations, gary. grinning at your news.
January 13, 2009

Mark Fitzpatrick
AWESOME…

The baby Gary Vee announcement may have trumped the Notorious BIG movie opening this Friday.

Let’s look at my Top 5 names (full names – assuming a boy for now):

1. Notorious Gary Vaynerchuk

2. Gary Vee Vaynerchuk, Jr.

3. Randy Macho Man Vaynerchuk

4. Mott Vaynerchuk (no middle name)

5. Thomas Brady Vaynerchuk (to help you soften your feelings for the PATS)

VERY, VERY happy for you. So is Nhan. And she wants to know, “Is Gary really going to Brooklyn to watch Notorious BIG?”
January 13, 2009

vinophilo
congrats GV! i just had my first on 1/4/09–been going nonstop since
January 13, 2009

Rob
Congrats Gary!

Gotta love the Mr. Sketch markers! Put ‘em on the list of things to pick up before the little one arrives There was one I didn’t like… maybe black (licorice)? or maybe it was the brown one (Cinaman?) Anyway, great reference.
January 13, 2009

kaybee
Well, congrats! How exciting. Our daughter is having their first baby in August, so we wish you the best! This will be our 2nd grandchild. What fun!
QoTd
Start saving for college now. Seriously, because you love him or her, you will know what is best. We didn’t do everything perfect with our children, but we loved them better than anyone. Enjoy the years, they go by fast.
January 13, 2009

paul
Grats Gary!!!! You’re gonna be a great father!
January 13, 2009

Jeff Lonigro
Congrats! Our baby just turned 9 months and I have to say it’s the most amazing experience you will ever have. My advice is don’t find out the sex. It’s the most exciting surprise of your life.
January 13, 2009

Renae in Green Bay
How exciting! Congratulations! You love wine, you love people, you love your wife. You’re certain to be a great dad because you’ll love Baby Vee!
January 13, 2009

Suzanna
Congratulations!

QOTD: Enjoy every precious moment! The times goes quickly!
January 13, 2009

Subdaimon
Congrats Gary, you’ll being a dad, it’s one of the greatest life experiences.

Have fun giving those diapers a Sniffy Sniff.

And now Julius doesn’t have to keep counting down on the numbers thread.
January 13, 2009

Bob in Nashville
QOTD: Don’t read any pregnancy/infancy books. They will drive you nuts learning about all the things that could go wrong. Our parents and grandparents did this whole baby thing without obsessing over it and we turned out okay.
January 13, 2009

manonthemoon
Congrats GV and Lizzy.

Not a father, but as an Uncle I can say, trust your parents advice. They raised you and you turned out alright.
January 13, 2009

Chris
CONGRATS GARY! Though I didn’t get an e-mail .. I just came home now and saw the updated podcast in iTunes.

Anyway, that’s wonderful news I KNEW you were joking about the Keynote and I had a feeling it was about you being a Dad.

I guess we’re going to have to wait 21 years now until you bring your child onto the show to taste wines eh?
January 13, 2009

Bob in Nashville
Also, we here in Nashville hope that the baby hangs on long enough that you’re still able to make it here for Ete du Vin!
January 13, 2009

Chase Conwy
Congrats Gary!!!! I have been a long time fan and couldn’t think of a better day to stop my “lurking” and leave a comment. You will be a great dad. Good luck and get ready for the best time of your life.
January 13, 2009

JC
Congrats!
January 13, 2009

BCWineAreIn
Congrats Gary!!! All my best to you and Lizzy. I bet you’re thinking what 2009 vintage you’ll keep for your baby when they turn 21. Maybe a show in the future, 2-3 years, on what wines to store away for your little one.
January 13, 2009

SCOTTYL
Gary Congrats!!! QOTD:It will be tough with your workload but be as much of a “hands on” parent as you can.
Why is it that CDP’s shut down in the 3-6 year range but their vacqueras and gigondas cousins usualy don’t?
January 13, 2009

Hido53
Gary -

Okay, finished watching the episode. Good show, but completely overshadowed by the announcement of your impending life-changing event . . . and justly so!

QOTD: Diaper changing (I fully expect you are going to do your part as a good father!) – now don’t take this wrong! but they (babies) aren’t as fragile as you think they might be . . . when changing a diaper quickly and without undue stress to you and the baby, use a firm (not tight) grip to hold and maneuver the little one during the process.
January 13, 2009

Cris
Congratulations, Gary!!!
January 13, 2009

Kirk AKA: (slave2thevine)
Congrats! My advise would be to enjoy your time with your family, work 10 hours less a week, and remember that both you & Lizzy will need your time out on your own. Make time for a “date night” (you don’t have to drink the wine)…but do get your alone time out on the town once a week.
January 13, 2009

ElizObih Frank
Kudos to you and Lizzy for the new heartbeat in your home! Congratulations are in order and thanks for sharing with us. My advice would be to catch up on sleepZzzzzs now/anytime you can grab some and ramp up that keen sense of humor you have. You will need both!
Awesome keynote presentation at the Inman News RE Connect event and I still laugh out loud when I recall your comment “embrace your DNA!” and other Gary Veeisms from that inspired moment. Thank you!
High fives for your spot-on review of Chateau Saint Jean; my local wine store recommended it to me a couple of weeks ago as fantastic value for the price and they , like you, were right.
I love to collect, drink, and share good wine with friends and family so I’m glad to add your expertise to my favourite past time. Keep it coming Gary Vee Cheers & Thanks!
January 13, 2009

Mike Nally
Congratulations to you both! Amazing that you were able to keep your secret for so long. Good man.

My advice to you as a father of one beautiful daughter? Take the time every day to see the world through your child’s eyes. It will fill your soul in a way you cannot imagine.
January 13, 2009

PeterT
QOTD: Make sure that you, Lizzie and both of your families celebrate and cherish every single moment with your child as it will fly by faster than you can ever imagine.

My wife and I have a 19 year old son who is our greatest achievement in life.
January 13, 2009

Brad
Congratulations Gary to your whole family! As a new Dad (we have a 6 week old daughter), my advice is to get plenty of sleep now.

I’m a big fan of your show and this is my first posting. I had to congratulate you on such happy news!
January 13, 2009

Andrew Kellner
MAZEL TOV ! ! !
January 13, 2009

Mike W.
Lurker Mike coming out to offer congrats to you and your family. The baby will be a great addition to an already great family. All the best.
January 13, 2009

Carlos Aponte Jr
Congrats!
Good young parent advice: Must Be Patient, Spend Quality Time Daily and Drink more Vino
January 13, 2009

bygdawg1996
WOW Congrats GV and Lizzie!!!!!!

These times are the best!!!
My wife and I had our first daughter Lily in Oct 08. I had sent you pics of her with your book. You are gonna be an awesome Dad and I hope all goes well. Give our congrats to Lizzie!!! Is this Sasha’s first grandkid cause look out he’s gonna be wrapped around the baby’s finger. THIS IS AWESOME!!!

QOTD-
1 Bumgenius diapers are awesome
2 Swaddling rocks “Moms on call Method”:)
3 Bradley Method classes were great for educational value
4 Baby Poo is all buttered popcorn on the nose
5 Nothing fixes a bad day like your baby smiling at you when you get home from work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 13, 2009

Julia
Congrats to the V family.
January 13, 2009

debnj
Cherish each day with your child; they grow up so quickly and each stage constantly changes how you look at life. You’ll be a fabulous parent because you’re always open to learning new things–and that’s a dimension children bring to your family.
January 13, 2009

NeutralAngel
Congratulations Gary, I’m so very thrilled for you!
January 13, 2009

Neil
Way to go Gary V, now a father to be!
January 13, 2009

Anthony L.
Great news, Congrats. I have 3 little ones age 4, 3 & 2,the best piece of advice I can give. is that you will be tempted to worry about every little move your kid makes, but don’t, they are a lot stronger and durable than a new parent thinks.

BTW where is the Belated B-day shout out for my daughter Nicole? LOL.
January 13, 2009

morgan
congrats garyvee! and i can’t wait to see you at the boston wine expo!
January 13, 2009

Thorongil
aewsome, awesome, AWESOME!!!! Your life will indeed change forever in a 99.9% excellent way!
January 13, 2009

Marshall
Congrats to you and your wife and best wishes.
January 13, 2009

k
so excited for you! this one got me out of the lurking shadows, and i am so happy for you. you will be a great father.
January 13, 2009

Wyld
Congrats to you and the fam!
January 13, 2009

Matt
Congrats Gary! Hope 2009’s gonna be even better than 05 Bordeaux to save a treasure for your little one.
January 13, 2009

Alyson Campbell
Gary – Congrats! As a brand new Auntie, who has recently discovered the miracle of life, I was flattered to see the excited twinkle in your eye! You’ll be great! Grins!
January 13, 2009

sharon
How Exciting! Big congrats… I look forward to further updates.

qotd: There are no perfect parents…Love and nurture and accept.
Oh yeah and get some sleep now, while you can.
January 13, 2009

Doug
QOTD: Congrats Gary!
January 13, 2009

faryl
Congrats, Gary! I wish you and Lizzy the best!

Warm wishes,
Faryl
January 13, 2009

Kelly Goff
WOW!! HUGE CONGRATS!! This really will change you both forever. I have so many tibits, but I will try to refrain from all those already posted (which are all great BTW). First, know you WILL make mistakes and that children are fairly resiliant. Just learn from them and avoid repeats.

Secondly, READ to your child as soon as they can be propped up in your lap and see the pictures (about 4 months) EVERY DAY! Teach them about anything they are interested in, don’t assume they are too young to learn. This fosters love for learning.

Lastly, be very educated about safety. Become an expert on your own child and NEVER take them anywhere in a vehicle without the APPROPRIATE car seat, properly fitted. Safety first!! The best of luck and health to you, Lizzy, and the little one!!
January 13, 2009

Carlos
Congratulations, Gary and Lizzy!!
January 13, 2009

Chris in Tulsa
Big congrats!!!

QOTD: 1. Never hold a baby over your head while you are lying on your back. My daughter SPIT UP IN MY HER MOMS MOUTH!
2. Don’t be afraid to act crazy and stupid and act like a kid with them too. Have spent thousands of hours playing with Barbies and she still remembers it well.
3. Early years are easy compared to the teenage years. GET READY NOW!!!!
January 13, 2009

Rowland
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW! GARY YOUR THE MAN DUDE, THE MAN! CONGRATULATIONS! First your Gary V, then Santa V, now Papa V! PAPA V YALL!

hey in the Hudson Valley we dont have brands or ratings, so when you pay $15 to $20 for a bottle, its because that’s how much it costs to make wine in the Hudson valley.

haha dude that glass is comically over-sized.

O my goD i totally remember those awesome smelly markers.

wo wo wo, Gary with a weed reference?

qotd: i guess i dont have to tell you this since your rather successful, but start saving money for that kids college fund now. i did my bachelors at a state school; $50G. so if you want him/her to go to a real school, start saving.
January 13, 2009

Rowland
oh yea and read to them. and always take them to the Hudson Valley (nowhere else will do) to pick stuff like strawberries, cherries, apples, ect.
January 13, 2009

Ryan M.
Congratulations Gary!
January 13, 2009

Saftig
MAZELTOV!!!!!! So very very happy for you and your families. Nothing you will do as a businessman, husband, son, friend will mean quite so much as being a father. The best is yet to come. It’s hard to comprehend that you can love that much, that completely. Wishing you health and happiness and every good thing for your new life.
January 13, 2009

Laurie in VT
Congratulations, Gary and Lizzy!

QOTD: Hmm.. I would say, ditch the Baby Einstein and competitive pre-school baloney and just let him/her be a kid! My husband’s advice was “Let ‘em eat dirt” (translation: don’t be overprotective).
January 13, 2009

salvatore
Gary,
Congratulations to your entire family !!

Your Mother and Father must be flying high, as are your inlaws.

You are about to experiance a true miracle. One of life’s best joys !

May God bring your family all his best blessings.
January 13, 2009

DMW girl
Geez … Gary’s wife is ugly and annoying. The worst personality ever:( Gary, you either gay, or a gold digger
January 13, 2009

ryptide
Congrats!!!
January 13, 2009

Red (Long time Lurker)
Great news Gary!!! You will definitely bring some thunder to parenthood.

-Please do a show on/taste from the Sierra Foothills of Northern CA.
-Go Broncos! #7 Juan (yes, really old school fans call him Juan) Elway forever!!!
January 13, 2009

Lindsay
Congratulations Gary! We are so happy for you two and wish you all the blessings in the world with your new little one.

I have no kids and no advice. You’re going to be an amazing dad. Congrats again!
January 13, 2009

Todd S
One thing I have noticed is, we are all born with a very short “mood pendulum”. You do not notice it growing in length and weight as you get older, but you will notice it in your child. The interesting part is, they will take you with him on those swings. You will glow with happiness when they start to smile, but when they cry and you can’t figure it out, it will take you down.

With my son it was pretty easy, nine out of ten times he fussed, he was hungry, even when you were sure that could not be it. ALWAYS CHECK THAT FIRST! This was consistent for six months or more. As they get older they develop more and more things to fuss about. But, what you get in return is more and more interaction and it keeps getting better.

Lastly, everything changes quickly. When your child develops some difficult behavior it will pass. When they start to do something that you love, it to will pass.

Enjoy the ride and start bottling sleep.
January 13, 2009

Eliot (in the Lou)
HUGE Congratulations, GV! That’s fantastic news!

I’m still trying to talk the wife into “pulling the Goalie”. Keep us posted…

Eliot and Amy
January 13, 2009

David Dickinson
Congrats! My advise is be ready to learn A LOT! You life is about to change. Be sure to consider your wife’s feelings as she goes through a lot of changes and support her. When the baby comes, your life will be exciting and chaos until you all adapt. Good luck!
January 13, 2009

Eric
Congratulations to you and Lizzy!

QOTD: Just when you think you can’t take it any more, they change.
January 13, 2009

suikagirl1
Congratulations to you, Gary and Lizzie!

Make sure your kids know that the two of you will always be there for them… no matter what is going on in your life, nothing is more important than your family. When they know that to be true, they will have the courage to soar!

Much love and God’s blessings to you both!
January 13, 2009

chrisb
congratulations Gary. Great show.
January 13, 2009

late-start
Congrats to you and Liz. Hope to see you in Boston
January 13, 2009

Grapedigger
Congrats Gary. That’s a wonderful news!! Well, as a father of 2 amazing girls myself, I tell you to sleep as much as you can these coming months before the birth, as you’ll be sleeping much less during your baby’s first 2 months and you’ll definitely need to be fully charged …Cheers
January 13, 2009

the professor and ...
Congrats!!! Nothing beats being a Dad. When I first met you at the Library, my daughter was just born, now you’ll understand what Amazing really means, and what life is really about.

Oh, the markers . . . Mr. Sketch! they came in fruit flavors, lime and orange were my favorite. I think they were a Jersey thing.
January 13, 2009

pete C
Congratulations to you and Lizzy, Gary. Your life will be forever changed, but in a good way. Advice to you is to stay close to your children through the years. But, I don’t think I need to tell you that.
January 13, 2009

Travis
What took you so long Gary??? Looks like I’m about a 6 months ahead of you… had my first on October 30th.

Advice? Boppy is your friend – google it up.
January 13, 2009

GR8wine
Big time congrats! – U gonna make a great dad!
January 13, 2009

Diogo Slov
Hey Gary!

Vaynerbaby, huh? Everyone in your family must be Vaynerjumping for the past few weeks. Now, that’s something I’d like to see happening.

As important as your genes, you will share your thoughts too. I hope to see less of you from May 31st on.

Kind regards from a Brazilian Vaynerfan,
Diogo (pronounced ‘gee-OH-go’)
January 13, 2009

llo
Congratulations GV!
January 13, 2009

salvatore
Gary,

Advice from a father of four daughters.

Enjoy your children when they are young and innocent. Take a lot of photographs to bring back good memories.They will be all grown up and off to college before you blink!
Do what your folks did: because it looks like they did a great job !

Have fun with your children…and try to have dinner together every day.

All the best……
January 13, 2009

Mason
CONGRATS, GARY!!!! That is so awesome! My wife and I are due within days of your due date! Great to hear!
January 13, 2009

miatee
Big Congrats to you & Lizzie!

QOTD: Spend lots of time with your little one, they grow up too fast!
January 13, 2009

Kevin K
Congrats! I hope to have my own “bundle of joy” soon.
January 13, 2009

catherine.
oh my god gary i’m so happy for you! congratulations! let us know if it’s a boy/girl as soon as you know!
January 13, 2009

Harry
Congratulations Gary! Very glad to hear the Vayner-familias is growing. Maybe read “Free to be you and me”
January 13, 2009

Daniel Kemp
Congratulations on the new baby Gary.
January 13, 2009

Cindy P
Congratulations!!!! I think you already have it. It is all about family! You have is the basics, you know what to do. You will be A GREAT DAD!!
January 13, 2009

Tiffany
Congratulations, Gary! I’m so happy for you and Lizzie!
January 13, 2009

Kelvin Carney
Gary,

Congrats on the soon to be new addition. My wife and I are expecting our first as well. Get this, Due date May 28th. Here’s to good times and good wines.
January 13, 2009

Doc P
Gary
Congratulations! There is nothing like having kids. I am the father of 3 girls and a granddaughter. It gets better all the time.
My advice. Actions speak louder than words. Be the kind of person you want them to be, and they will. And never fail to show them how much you love them.

And put the champagne on ice
January 13, 2009

mikeyrad
Congrats Big Daddy from me and SueRad.
January 13, 2009

Jon
Congratulations Gary! All the best!
January 13, 2009

Z_Willus_D
Viddi Ultra Congratulations on the Child.
January 13, 2009

TimF
Congratulations Gary and Liz! That’s fantastic news!!!
January 13, 2009

Brossi
Congrats Gary, I wish all the best.
January 13, 2009

Diego
Congrats Gary! What a lucky kid to be born into such a loving family.
January 13, 2009

NathanN
Congratulations Gary and Lizzy from NathanN & HeatherN
January 13, 2009

Moselman
Awesome news – NOTHING compares with that blessing!!! Congratulations, and GOOD LUCK. Guess you”ll have no trouble choosing and stocking up on some bubbly…
January 13, 2009

digitaldean
Another great show. Tad disappointed about the Malbec, was looking to try this one soon

More importantly, congrats on the future Vayniac!

Best moment of my life, was seeing our first child born (after many years/struggles to have children). Fell to my knees and cried my eyes out. That was 16 years ago. Enjoy the life journey with them, they grow up far too fast!
January 13, 2009

Darren
Congrats!
January 13, 2009

laposte
QOTD:
I know it is a tired, old, over worked statement still;

“They are only little for a short time”

My little boys are now 25 and 23, the years flew by like leaves in the fall. Cherish ever moment.
your pal, r.
January 13, 2009

Carlitos
CONGRATULATIONS, Gary and Elisabeth! Very well done!

QOTD. No kids here yet. But I hope you get to spend more time with the family and less time working and watching/thinking about sports, Gary! Even if you love those so much you probably love them more. And they will be well taken care off even if you slow down on “your brand”. But what do I know!

I’m happy for you!
January 13, 2009

Darlene O.
Great episode, Gary! QOD: I have an adult son and an adult daughter, both amazingly wonderful. So I would say to you; always, no matter what, beyond anything, make sure your babies know that they are absolutely terrific! Loved forever and ever! Congrats, Gary!
January 13, 2009

Jon
Unreal Padre, unreal.
January 13, 2009

thedumbphase
Hey bud, just heard the news. Huge, HUGE Andre the Giant-sized congrats to you and the Mrs. Very best wishes for the future!
January 13, 2009

Goncasurus-Rex
congrats Gary V!!! have fun with it. you should have a name game on the thunder-board, maybe we can actually help you!
January 13, 2009

TWofPasadena
Congrats Gary!

Welcome to the club. It’s amazing.
January 13, 2009

tom burritt
Congrats Gary and Lizzy…

QOTD: on being a Dad..(I’ve got three!) Just be you and constantly remember your Dad’s legacy in your own life. If you do that, your own legacy (along with your Dad’s) will naturally pass through generations.
I’m wondering how the world will do with another Vaynerchuk!
January 13, 2009

Curtis Ludlow
Congratulations Gary!

I love your shows!

First time I saw you I thought you were crazy. Now, I think you’re a crazy genius. Super inspiring every time you’re on.

One piece of advice for you and your kiddie kid.

Wine in the baby bottle.

Train that palate early!
January 13, 2009

Terrance
Occasionally wondered about GV Jr. and now that we know he or she is coming congratulations. Good luck with everything and can’t wait to hear if it’s a boy or a girl.
January 13, 2009

Pete G
Big Congrats! The GV fam has begun. Now the big question is what wine are
you going to buy for the little one to cellar and eventually drink? Sounds
like a QOTD to me. . .
January 13, 2009

Bellissimo
QOTD:

I describe parenting as the most frustrating and rewarding thing I’ve ever done. Usually all within 5 minutes of each other. Try to keep that in perspective and cherish the time.

Congrats
January 13, 2009

Swervin
Congrats to you and Lizzie! You are in for one fantastic ride.

QOTD: Go out together A LOT and sleep in on the weekends. It all ends May 31 (and the fun begins….)
January 13, 2009

Nic
Félicitations ! C’est une magnifique nouvelle pour vous deux !
January 13, 2009

Derrick Schommer
QOTD: Be patient, when you can’t take the crying anymore and it’s the middle of the night, take turns and let the other relax a bit. Once you get through the crying days you’ll get to the stages where they’re little hams, running around acting silly, singing and asking to wrestle.

Like me, you’re a busy guy, but remember that they don’t really understand it. Give them time each night to be with Dad and they’ll return the love 10-fold.
January 13, 2009

Keith
You’re obviously pumped about the news, you’ll be great parents.
January 13, 2009

chito
First and foremost LAUGH alot with them. Thats the easy one. The second one is alot tougher. Let them know you are not there to be their friend, but make them feel that they can trust you with anything. My very best to the both of you, I consider you my extended family and couldn’t be happier about the joyous news.
Al
January 14, 2009

jlair
QOTD: Two things.

Its all about controlling stimulation! I will relate that to wine so you can understand what I mean by controlling stimulation. If you were tasting a couple wines and one of them was a late harvest. You taste the late harvest last because if you dont you will over stimulate your palate. Any non late harvest you taste after will be overly bitter and tanic or unbalanced because the little amount of fruit and sweetness it would have had will not be there.
If you can relate that to everyday things in a child’s life then you will be golden!!!

Second, it is very simple. (it is a way of controlling stimulation) If they dont know it exists then they can never want it, cry for it, wine about it, or think they are going to die without it. Example: candy, soda, unhealthy snacks, things like that.

Take care Gary! Grats man! Kids are AMAZING!!!!!
January 14, 2009

Mike F
Congrats Gary!!
January 14, 2009

Roger Gil
CONGRATULATIONS!!! U & the Mrs. have all of my best wishes & prayers. Your son/daughter is nothing less than blessed to be born to a guy who’s got so much going for him BUT (more importantly) never, ever forgets to put family first. Congrats again and God bless, bro.

Roger

P.S. So how bout that WLTV guest & interview u ok’ed? my lady is starting to think I was lying to her (lol, j/k)
January 14, 2009

Michael Schoonmaker
I wish you both the best!

Good luck to Lizzie for the wonderful process she’s about to endure, and patience and good luck to you in keeping up with your wife!
January 14, 2009

neutron212
congrats on the kid thats awsome i hope for a healthy and happy baby in you family’s life
QOTD: im 30 and single im lucky i can water my plant and feed my fish
January 14, 2009

nougat
Congratulations to you and Lizzie.

I have two young kids and I don’t know if this works just yet, but it sure sounds like it should: Spoil your kids! But not with “things”…with your love, attention, time, words, support and guidance.
January 14, 2009

Michael D
Congratulations!! Having a child might be the single best thing to ever happen to you. Advice – put a good lock on the wine cellar!
January 14, 2009

Miko
Congrats!
January 14, 2009

David T
Congrats, Gary!!
January 14, 2009

KW
Congratulations!
You’ll be a busy dad from now on!
QITD: Mothers milk for 1 year – prevents all sorts of infections.
January 14, 2009

Hartfiel
Congrats Liz and Gary. Very happy for you both. Being a CKC Vaniac, I couldn’t offer any advice from first hand experience.
January 14, 2009

Brian Vanaski
Congrats! You’ll be a great dad.

QOTD:
Surrender, and go with the flow. When you have a kid you can’t control everything like you use to. Have fun!
January 14, 2009

JCN
Congrats Vaynerchuks!

Sales to rabbit fans?

Best of luck.

Go Steelers.
January 14, 2009

John D.
Congratulations Gary & Lizzy! What incredible and fantastic news! God bless you both and the little one!
January 14, 2009

msudyk
congrats and thanks for the inspiration!
January 14, 2009

NBaisley
Congrats Gary (and Lizzie) on the big announcement! You’ve taught us all about wine…And now we all get to watch you learn to be a great father. Makes we wish I was as lucky! Here’s hoping for a happy and healthy few trimesters
January 14, 2009

Robert Howells
Gary,

My advice to you would be to get lots of sleep before the baby arrives because you will not be getting any after the birth. Congratulation to you and Liz.
January 14, 2009

Fernando
Congratulations Gary! My wife and I are expecting our first baby in May also. Our due date is May 19th.
January 14, 2009

Mitch
Welcome to the wine world baby Vaynerchuk! Your Dad is an awesome man and we know you will love him just as much (if not more) than we love him. Hope to see you on the WLTV show… hopefully your Dad will bring you on.

Congratulations G & L! Very exciting news!
January 14, 2009

CharJTF
Congratulations, @garyvee and Lizzy! I didn’t think Gary could get any more animated…I was wrong Baby V, we’re looking forward to hearing more about you!
January 14, 2009

John Atkinson
Gary’s having a baby? – Congratulations – You will be an incredible father!
January 14, 2009

John Watson
My advice: love the kid with all your heart. and, make sure you go out in the first month or so while the kid still sleeps through dinner.
January 14, 2009

A dumb Rhine king
First and foremost, Congratulations!!

I’ll have to pick up some of that succo di coniglio; sounds interesting.
January 14, 2009

Will
Congratulations!
January 14, 2009

jammindude
Congrats Gary!

QOTD: Be a father, but know when to be a friend….talk with them, not down to them…teach them about God so that they have *some* kind of spiritual direction, they will love you for it.
January 14, 2009

Derek Overbey
Big ups Gary! So happy for you and Lizzy. Just had my second 2 months ago and all I can tell you is it is awesome. Great thing is you get to be a kid again and people don’t make fun of you. Have fun with it and much love to the @garyvee family!

@doverbey
January 14, 2009

Robert B.
A Thunder Child on the way. It had to happen soon enough. Congratulations. Perhaps the child prodigy will have a uber-nose to rival Robert Parker’s.

Question of the Day: An (emotionally) supportive father is worth his weight in gold and beyond.
January 14, 2009

ARDELL
Congratulations! You will be the best Dad in the whole world!!!!
January 14, 2009

Mike S
Really happy for you Gary. Congrats!
January 14, 2009

Phil G
Great News – congratulations! Best of luck to you and Lizzie!

QOTD – no kids for me…
January 14, 2009

Justin L. Ove
Super stoked congratulations!
You’ll make a great father. As long as he doesn’t grow up to be a Giants fan. Then he’ll be homeless:O(
January 14, 2009

Rick Martinez (aka: Senor Sangria)
GARY!!!! Congrats to you and your wife…. we send you our best….

Now what bubbly are you going to pop when the baby is born?
January 14, 2009

john vigil
1) Gary, do you twitter? Follow me at @ tennispro
2) Gary I don’t have kids, so congradulations to you and Lizzy!!!!!
3) Thanks for pumping out your content and a great job at your last keynote at the Rio in Vegas
4) I also invite all the vayniac’s that want to talk about or share wine idea’s to follow me on twitter so we can chat. I’m new to twitter and looking for “peeps” to twitter to about wine.

Great show and looking for another great year of WLTV. You knock it out of the park GV
January 14, 2009

Kimberly
Congrats Gary!! I wish you and Lizzie all the health and happiness you both deserve! It’s a completely unreal experience being a parent!

QOTD: 2 things really….#1 – be a parent not a friend #2 – always, always listen when they talk. No matter what they are saying.
January 14, 2009

Richard Arblaster
Congratulations Gary
January 14, 2009

Cindy
Gary,
The sole piece of advice I have for you is – Love your children unconditionally! God Bless and the best of love to you and your new family.
January 14, 2009

SoCal
G,
There is NOTHING I can give you as advice my friend. Baby’s are individual as wines. Just savor ever moment and hour lost of sleep
January 14, 2009

8bitVintner
Congrats Gary. All the best to you and yours.
January 14, 2009

bob c
Gary congrats to you and Lizzy!!.. it was funny, I had gotten away from the show for a bit and I had just gotten back into it,and thought that I hadn’t heard anything about that..so it’s wonderful news…bit of advice..hmmm… don’t think it will happen with your lifestyle, but don’t forget to take some time for yourself in the future…dads need some “me” time too!!
January 14, 2009

David cole
Congratulations Gary and Lizzie! Your right that is a huge announcement! I’m sure it feels great, but I can tell you that the biggest most emotional moment will be the moment the baby arrives! If we could bottle that feeling, the first few minutes a baby arrives in this world and his or her parents see them the world would be a different place!

I’m sure your gonna be a great Dad! Good luck my friend!
January 14, 2009

Melissa
Congratulations! Marinate him or her in love. And be sure to teach them that they are powerful enough to do all they want in life!
January 14, 2009

Michelle
Congratulations Gary and Lizzy. You’re both going to be amazing parents, and can’t wait to see the little one presenting WLTV whilst their Dad is away giving speeches and such like!
January 14, 2009

Ray Barnes
Congrats to Gary and Lizz on your new baby coming this year. I might suggest to you, to accept any offer of help you may get from any and all quarters, especially when people cook for you, because there will be days you will both be too tired to do it, and you will have to feed your child twice before you can feed yourselves once. I hope you both will get enough sleep, somehow. As for advice to your son or daughter when the time is right, I would suggest you say the same thing I say to my daughter, that in life you have to play the hand you have been dealt, and give your utmost effort and provide as much help as you when no matter what the circumstances, and be as appreciative as possible of all the help you receive in return.

Some days will be a lot more work than fun, but you will remember the fun.
January 14, 2009

Andrew Lee
Congrats man!! I’m really happy for you and Lizzie. You’ll make a fantastic dad.

I bet you’re already thinking of Jets legends to name him(if that’s what you find out) after!!
January 14, 2009

Weston
qotd: remember your the father and to lay down the hammer when needed(in love). Because remember the reason why we discipline our child is because we love them we don’t want bad things to happen to them. And also to know that sometimes you just need to talk to them.
January 14, 2009

Franky
AWSOME your having a baby, congratulations to you and Lizzie!!! Take care of your family! Baby-V will have a proud dad.
January 14, 2009

skribbles
Big time Congrats GV! You’re going to be an amazing papachongo!

QOTD: No kids.
January 14, 2009

tracy
congrats!
January 14, 2009

spencer
Every one seems to say their kid slept through the night within a month or two…My little madman took two and a half years. Being a father will be the most difficult yet most rewarding and challenging endeavor you will face in the coming years. Sleep now. Each year gets easier…. 10 now so can’t speak for the teen years. I’d do it again in a heartbeat. Phnl8
January 14, 2009

Ditch
Congratulations to both Lizzie and yourself….wonderful news and came as a double suprise as I only just found out that my best friend is also expecting a baby soon – strange coincidence.

Great show….great descriptions as always.

Now that the January sales have commenced is there any chance of looking at some ‘bin ends’ and tell us what varietals will still be tasting ok or if not better than first released – THAT WOULD BE A REAL VALUE FOR MONEY SHOW!

Got a vertical tasting of some 05 Bordeaux tomorrow so pretty geared up for that.
January 14, 2009

Steve
Congratulations Gary!
January 14, 2009

Erik B
Congratulations to you, Lizzie and you’re whole family.
January 14, 2009

Artsapat
Great news. I’ve only been following you for a couple of weeks and then BAM: smack in the middle of this news. I wish you both lots of good times, it’ll be great. I hope you’ll have as much fun as I had when deciding what bottles you’re going to celebrate the birth with (Vintage Champagne? Bordeaux classified growths? Sassicaia?), together with friends and family. And what bottles of 2009 you’ll buy to keep untill his/her legal drinking age (”Will there be a vintage year in Port?”).
January 14, 2009

Helge Hagener
Hey Gary,
congratulations on the pregnancy! Awesome! I really hope you will get you wine-loving cheerleader-quarterback!
Cheers, Helge
January 14, 2009

barrel monkey
Congratulations Gary!!!!!

And congratulations to Liz!!!!!
January 14, 2009

Susan B
Congratulations! Definitely the happiest and most important moment in my life was when my daughter was born 17 and a half years ago–there’s nothing better! (I wouldn’t say she is a Vayniac, being under age and all, but what a coincidence when I was watching Wine Library TV one day and she caught a glimpse and said that the town she lives in in New Jersey is right near Wine Library and she has accompanied her dad there many times.) Wishing you and your wife lots of health and happiness!
January 14, 2009

Donna
For the parents:
1. Take time for yourself. Its good for you & the baby. Lizzie – make sure you go out at least once by the time the baby is 6 weeks. Seriously.
2. When the baby sleeps, you sleep. No “catching up”, no cleaning. Sleep!
3. When anyone offers help – accept it.

For baby V:
1. Your parents will always love you, no matter what. They may get angry at some things you do. But they will always love you.
2. You can tell them anything, and I mean anything. They will always listen. They are the first place to get advice and answers. Really. Even when you’re a teenager. Especially when you’re a teenager.
3. Read all the comments and signatures on that bottle of wine your parents had signed by friends and family at your birth. But do not drink it before you are 21.

For the family:
You are in for the ride of your life! Hold hands, hang on & Enjoy!

Congrats to the whole extended Vaynerchuk family!
January 14, 2009

Andrew D
Gary

Congraulations to you both. Sorry can’t help with QOTD, but was that a hare on the bottle rather than a rabbit???

Andrew
January 14, 2009

Ozzy
DUDE, Congrats to you and Lizzie!!!

Advice: Sleep will be few and far between the first couple of months. It’s an adjustment period, but you’ll never be as tired as you are those months…

And whatever you do, DON’T WUSS OUT ON THE “GROSS” STUFF! Changing diapers, cleaning the kid up after meals, baths– I’ve got friends that have skipped on these and their wives and partners have never let them live it down. Besides, this is good bonding time anyway. It’s hilarious to see your kid’s face while you change their diapers….

Congrats! Now, it’ll be a Thunder Family!! (Oh, I bet Uncle AJ is so excited! All the fun of having a kid, with none of the responsibility. Kid spits up, hand ‘em back. Diaper change? Here ya go, Dad.)
January 14, 2009

Abe
Congrats to you both! =)

QOTD: The baby above all else. Pay good attention to Lizzie aswell, her moods and feelings, as having a baby can be quite shocking (emotionally) for the mother.
In short, be there for them both and pay attention to their moods and needs.
January 14, 2009

ev
How would I put it?……….. I’m enormously happy going the doggy route.
January 14, 2009

Ian Leong
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

QOTD: although I’m not a parent, I can tell you’ll be a great parent as long as you treat your child better than you do with the WLTV camera and corks.
January 14, 2009

sam
Thought of any names?
January 14, 2009

mikek
Gary, Congrats to you and Liz! I wish you health…always!

QOTD: Strive to “give better than you got”. In your case, that seems like an extremely high bar has been set! Major props to Sasha! Seriously, think of the things you would have liked to have had, OR had more of, and set that as your goal! No doubt; you will excel as a father! May God bless you and your family!

Oh yeah, just so you understand the un-written law up front: Mom ALWAYS wins! LOL!
January 14, 2009

Justin in Spain
My first comment although have been watching for a few weeks. Had to say “enhorabuena” from Spain! Congratulations to you both. We have 6 year old twins and being a dad is truly amazing.

Boy, your life is about to change big time!! Enjoy it, although we do expect you to have rings around your eyes for every show from May onwards!
January 14, 2009

Steve Bjerklie
Kids need to know two things from the get-go. If they are confident about these two things, they will grow up well-adjusted and happy. One, they need to know, beyond any doubt, that both their parents love them unconditionally and above all else. Two, they need to know they are safe.

If more children in the world were confident in the knowledge of both these things, the world would be a much better and more peaceful place full of even more wonder than it already is.
January 14, 2009

Jay
Congrats on the new bundle of joy coming into your life. It will be a year next week since my little one came into the world (you even gave Marquis a shout out on the show). Nothing can prepare you for what you are about to experince. Having a child is truly is life changing experience. I am one of the lucky few who got to spend the first year of my childs life as a stay at home dad and I couldn’t dream of doing anything else now. It is the most rewarding thing I have ever done. Anyways enjoy being a dad and I pray that your little one doesn’t become a kicker instead of quarterback.
January 14, 2009

Scott, PA
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
January 14, 2009

LauraG
I am absolutely thrilled for you guys. Listen to all the advice with a smile, but know that it’s all just noise- nothing anyone can say lives up to the actual “on the job” experience. It is the most awesome thing in the world!
January 14, 2009

M
There will be many new opportunities for sniffy sniffs.
January 14, 2009

MannyPants
Congrats Bud, that is exciting news indeed. We are due in July for our second, so I share your excitement. My advice is get some rest while you can, and go out and spend as much quality time with Lizzy as possible. These two things will go away for a while, but it is well worth having a child.
January 14, 2009

Zeek27
Awesome – parenting is a great place to be in life….

Now you have a chance to teach, not preach….
January 14, 2009

jesseeley
Congratulations Gary and Lizzie and the whole Vaynerchuk family! We are starting to think BABY too around here, and I was so happy to hear that was the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
January 14, 2009

Beverly
Yeah! Congratulations on Baby Vee!!! You’ll make a great father! Once again a great show and you make me want to try more new wines!!! Hugs and kisses from Kentucky!
January 14, 2009

ex-lurkdawg
CONGRATULATIONS
Gary and Lizzie, I wish you both the best in this new segment of your lives. I know it will be a wonderful, fulfilling new adventure.
I appreciated your energy in this episode. I’m sure it had something to do with the announcement. Thanks.
January 14, 2009

dnzsmom
What a wonderful blessing, congratulations. My best wishes for a healthy child and painfree as possible delivery for Lizzie. My advice to you (and any new parent) is ‘dare to discipline’…kids need those rules, follow-through, structure, consequences and loving discipline starting at an early age. Kids need to be ‘heard’ and appreciated for who they are too. We are all such unique individuals and kids so need their parents to just ‘be there’ and love them as them! And most of all, just really trust your own instincts…it truly applies with innate parenting skills just as it does with knowing wines.
January 14, 2009

Rob B.
Congrats!!!, the show was great, lots of energy today. QOTD: Enjoy the little things, with kids everything is constantly changing, and can be hectic sometimes. Make sure you enjoy it all.
January 14, 2009

GlennB
Advice:

Dad count to 3 before you get mad at anyone.

re Wines Love the Rhones always, love the italians, leave the Malbecs and cabs for the newbies.

Bonne chance papa!
January 14, 2009

Arjan
Congratulations!! Fantastic news.
January 14, 2009

Herm
Congratulations Gary and to your wife as well…..I loved the show….as for advice for being a parent….you are loving your child when you correct them even more than when your indulging them….
January 14, 2009

trucbinouche
FÉLICITATIONS!!! Gary,
As a father of two girls, my piece of advice to you would be – spend as much time as possible with them, cause time flies my friend. Your wine life will never be the same… alot of “BABY POOP ACTION” in future wine tastings might be part of your palate.
January 14, 2009

Trevor G
Yet another congrats!
January 14, 2009

CaseyLee
gary ! congratulations to you and your wife. So happy for you im very excited for you . & that kid is going to be the Best thing in your life. oh and im so excited about this episode . i went to specs last night to try a beer.. and i saw that first & third wine at specs. im gonna get some today and hold it for the weekend. im excited . be patient with the little one. and always be humble. they are going to do everything like you talk like you talk and want to be just like you especially if its a little dood. congradulations gary ! !
January 14, 2009

Shelley
Hey, Baby V, the world is excited that you’re going to be out here playing with us!

There’s some cool stuff out here. Make sure your folks take you sledding the first chance you get! And Legos! You’re gonna love ‘em.
January 14, 2009

Tom
Congrats Gary! Hopefully, you’ll bring pictures and show them in a future video.
January 14, 2009

Natalie Pilon
Congrats Gary and Lizzie! I bet the whole Vaynerchuk clan is really excited for the newest member of the Wine Library family to arrive!
January 14, 2009

April
Congratulations to you and your family! WooHoo! That is big news! Your wife must be bummed about having to refrain from partaking of the nectar of the Gods though. That must be rough! Especially with all the amazing wines you’ve got flowing freely over there in Vaynerworld. So happy for you guys. All the best ~ april
January 14, 2009

chris damico
What a great BDAY! Let’s hope babyvee comes around on time. He/she would share a birthday with me and Broadway Joe Namath. A Jets fan from birth? Must be in your genes my man. Big congrats!
January 14, 2009

AJ Leon
Congrats Gary and Liz!!!

AJ Leon
January 14, 2009

ChrisR
QOTD: Congratulations Gary!!!! My wife and I are hoping to start a family soon, and I know how thrilled you must be. All the best!!! And you better give us regular updates!
January 14, 2009

eugene
Congratulations!

QOTD:

Be patient. Learn when and how to say “No”.
January 14, 2009

Kim Roach
Hey Gary,

Wow! Congratulations!

I can’t wait to see what little Vaynerchuk looks like.

You and Lizzie will be amazing parents
January 14, 2009

Sarno
Good show as always! CONGRATS on the new baby!

QOTD: BOTH of you read Baby Wise!!!!!! Our kids sleep from 9:30 at night until 9:30 in the morning because of the help this book gave us. Not to mention countless other things it helped with. But as you tell us to trust our own palette, only trust was it right for you and extract what you want from the book.

Best of luck with the new little one!

P.S. Does this mean that we won’t get to meet Lizzy on the TS now?
January 14, 2009

Kelsey
CONGRATS! How very exciting for you all!
January 14, 2009

Patrick L
GV,

Congrats! QOTD; just love

pat
January 14, 2009

Tom T.
Hey congrats to you and Lizzy.
Will you change the show intro from GARY VAY-NER-CHUK to
DADDY VAY-NER-CHUK?
January 14, 2009

Andy Cross
Congrats Vaynerchuk’s!!!! Enjoy every moment, parenting is the greatest thing in the world, I have a 5 year old daughter and a 7 year old son and they are growing up so quickly, so savor every moment, it’s fantastic!!!
January 14, 2009

JonnyB
Awesome news from WL King and Queen. Let’s all pray that there are tiny ear plugs for Little V until she learns to totally block out Mr Thunder. Cheers!
-JB
January 14, 2009

andrea walton garcia
gary & liz… advice? for now, put your wife’s socks on for her and don’t complain. advice for parenting? be consistent. xo congrats!!!!
January 14, 2009

Mark G
Had to stop lurking when I heard this announcement and say congratulations to the Vaynerchuk family! With your love of family you will surely make an incredible father.
January 14, 2009

madange
Gary,
That’s wonderful! Your whole life will change..that’s a good thing. Some old ways will disappear and many new discoveries will be made. Breathe, reflect, and appreciate.

Much Love,
Tim
January 14, 2009

David Huf
Congrats to your wife and you Gary, great news! I am newer to the website, but have been watching all the prior episodes. Keep up the great work, love the passion you put into each episode.

on the kid side of things, I have 2 young girls, and each day gets better and better with them. Enjoy your sleep while you can..
January 14, 2009

Valentin
Congrats from Switzerland!
January 14, 2009

Brian
Gary, Congrats! You will realize as soon as your child is born that it is far and away the best thing that ever happened to you.

Two quick pieces of advice. Tell your child everyday that you love them, im my opinion you can’t show a you child too much affection. And enjoy every minute, they will grow up so fast.
January 14, 2009

Neener
Congrats Gary! My sister is expecting twin girls right around the same date. So I’ll keep you and Lizzy in my prayers as well.
January 14, 2009

Julie
Congrats ..2009 is going to be a historic year of change and hope. What an auspicious time to start a family.
January 14, 2009

Eli2Tyree
Gary! long time no comment, but Congrats! Greatest experience God can give you. As the Father of an 8 year old daughter I would give you 1 piece of advice and something to think about. my advice…Time. You will feel the urge to work even harder and travel more as it is natural to feel this way as a provider to the family…. Dont get sucked in. try and limit your travel as much as feasable (I used to travel 60% of my job and now have dropped it to about 10%) and be home… not only for your child, but for yourself… you do not want to miss the important things in life that you will remember far more than any professional accomplishments. I would even consider taking 1 on 1 time often. Send Lizzy away on weekends with her friends to get away (nice break for her)and take advantage of bonding time a couple of days a year… It is totally worth it.

Something to think about … As I am moving back to Hunterdon County from PA, I can’t help but think you might want to get back out to the country from NYC… Granted there is no better place than NYC to live. But to raise kids in a great enviornment with the right influences, out of NYC may be a good choice… Come to think of it, Didnt your dad do that for you (Clinton? P- Burg? from Edison?).. Whats beter than the Flemington fair Cotton candy mixed with a little pig poop smell to bring a family together?

As far as the wines… I totally agree with you on the Don Nicor… HAd it and thought it sucked… Also have the La Cattura per Ian’s recomendation on my last WL trip… excited to try, but based on your notes I will cellar for a while.

Congrats!
January 14, 2009

John
Big congratulations.
January 14, 2009

Wine Maven
Congratulations! Just remember that kids are much more resiliant than you think that they could be. It’s normal to feel that you don’t know what you are doing. Go with your instinct – it’s almost always the right thing to do.
January 14, 2009

Marie
How wonderful! Congrats!
January 14, 2009

Tom
Congrats Gary! I know you will be a great father.

Thanks,

Tom
January 14, 2009

Dom
Congrats Gary and Lizzie!!! The very very best to you and your growing family!
January 14, 2009

Matt H
Congrats!!!

I have been watching you for about 4 months now and my wife and me just love the way you are so easy to like. We love your upbeat attitude and enthusiasm you have towards your costumers and the people watching you on your podcast. We got excited about your Big announcement and are happy for you. Your life is about to change! You will love it.
January 14, 2009

Barry Diamond
Great news! I didn’t think you would find the time (LOL)
January 14, 2009

flgrl
Hi Gary.
You focus on the wine in front of you without paying too much attention to how others rate it, you have your own mind. This mindset has led you to great success. So do the same with your own unique, one of a kind child. A child unique even from it’s siblings to come. Follow your heart and instincts and you will be the “SUPERDAD” of a “SUPERCHILD”.Congratulations from a mom of 4 g-mom of 3. Happy day…
January 14, 2009

Scottie P
Congrats Gary and Liz; That is awesome news!
My wife just gave birth to our second child on Jan 2nd. and it’s so wonderful to be holding a baby again! I missed that. My first, Logan, is 5 now so it’s been a while.

Since you’re having a baby, this would be the perfect time to do a show on what wine to put away for your kids, maybe even other beverage suggestions as well, like scotch or whiskey…

QOTD: Patience! Besides unending love, the best virtue a parent can have is patience.
January 14, 2009

Jared Pondelik
Congrats Gary. That is really amazing. Thanks for all the amazing content!
January 14, 2009

Kara B
Congrats Gary to you and your wife!

My husband and I just became new parents 3 months ago and we are amazed everyday, being a parent will blow your mind! It is by far the hardest job you will ever have, but the most rewarding!!!!!!
January 14, 2009

Abel
Congratulations!!!!!! Your child will obviously be blessed with great parents.
January 14, 2009

Paul Stonier
WOW! Congrats! Big surprise, very happy for ya. Good show btw.
January 14, 2009

hasbeen
QOTD: Always say yes unless there is a really good reason to say no.

Let me throw in a second one from my father-in-law 29 years ago. “Don’t miss a day, because you will turn around and they will be gone to college.”
He was absolutely correct and I am so glad I followed his advice.
January 14, 2009

FirstLite
Congratulations! Get as much sleep now because there will be none when the little one arrives home.
Also, girls can be more than cheerleaders. They can do anything! Including wrapping daddy around their little finger.
January 14, 2009

Redmeat
Congrats Gary and Lizzy!

Shoot for an early Birth…mine is on may 28th….Name the Baby after me!

Hey..Redmeat can be a girls name too!
January 14, 2009

Jon-Paul Lenczuk
Congratulations to both you and Lizzie on your incredible news, Gary!

Thank you for the chance to leave my thoughts since I’m a dad (you met Mr. Max at your last live taping of the show in the store). I would offer up only this–whenever you can, any chance you get, look into your child’s eyes.
January 14, 2009

Robin C
QOTD: Congratulations. Fill your hearts with joy. (I have step-grand kids)
January 14, 2009

VinoVixen
Exciting a little vaynerchuk in the oven…Congrats to you & Lizzy
January 14, 2009

Jess
Congratulations Gary! Thanks for another great episode.
January 14, 2009

MattUD
Congrats, what amazing news!
January 14, 2009

Todd
Congratulations, Gary!

As a father of two daughters, my advice is to pray for a son.

Actually, savor every moment. Ferris Bueller said it best, I think:

“Life moves pretty fast. You don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”
January 14, 2009

Sharon
That is truly a blessing! Congratulations to you both, and to your families!
QOTD: Hmmm well I think you will be a great Dad, Gary, but just remember that Baby V will inherit his or her parents’ qualities but will be his or her own unique person. Well, you won’t have to worry about that for a while, but .
January 14, 2009

JayZee
Congratulations to you and Lizzie!

Four pieces of advice:

1) Savor every moment for they grow up WAY too fast.
2) Travel less – trust me on this one!
3) Prediction: You will be too concerned with doing everything “right” with your first child. Don’t be. They are resilient. Also, you will try to protect your child from everything bad in the world (of course). You will fail. It is okay. They will learn from the bad as well as the good.
4) In any situation that occurs, try not to overreact (you will anyway).

Best of luck on the next phase of your life.

BTW, why was there no Thunder Show for almost a week?
January 14, 2009

tim
congrats gary! 2009 will be a great year!
January 14, 2009

Taylor
man, this is awesome news…congrats to you both!
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.
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.
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…
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.
January 14, 2009

mindpirate
CONGRATS! Gary and Lizzie. I hope everyone is happy and healthy.
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!
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
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!
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.
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,
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.
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.
January 14, 2009

HuskerJamie
Congrats to GV and Lizzie!!
January 14, 2009

wmole
All the best you two.

They are gifts from heaven.
January 14, 2009

brainpain
GV: A BIG Congrats to you, Lizzy, and all the Vaynerchuks of the World!!!
January 14, 2009

David
Congrats Gary! You are going to be a great father.
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?
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
January 14, 2009

Cuse Wino
Your wife, with a little bit of you,
creating a Vayner-BABY!
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.
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.
January 14, 2009

Leephus
Congrats! There has been nothing in life that means more than my two daughters, I am sure you will feel the same.

QOTD – For the next 10 – 12 years you will be the most brilliant father, protector, provider, and somewhere along the line you become the village idiot. Just ask your 15yr old.

Best wishes to you and your family!
January 14, 2009

TimCub
Congratulations, Gary!

QOTD: While I don’t have any kids of my own, I am a gay uncle to two wonderful children under the age of 4, and the best piece of advice I can give you is to be nice to your kids, answer their questions the best that you can, and never, ever stifle creativity in them.
January 14, 2009

Kristi
Congratulations!
January 14, 2009

Paryb
Gary, Finally finished the episode! As I stated in my email, man I’m so stoked for you…Fatherhood is the bomb. My advice? buy some slippers if you have a boy, cause LEGOS and bare feet is the worst thing ever.
January 14, 2009

patrick hill
i love the babies.kids will take you to the highest highs and slam you down low all within 30 seconds. the greatest roller coaster ride ever just enjoy the ride
January 14, 2009

Heka
Gratz!
January 14, 2009

Alan and Gayle
Congrats!!!!!!!!

QOTD: You can never get “time” back, remember not too work that you miss the best times…..Providing for your family isn’t always about providing money, its also about providing time…

So YOU, with a little bit from ME, we are changing next generation. (and changing diapers) {now, imagine me throwing a pacifier at the camera}

also, “Chuck” Vaynerchuk is NOT a name you should consider
January 14, 2009

Candace
Mazal Tov! What beautiful news. Such a lucky baby to have parents a wonderful as you Lizzy. Your next book….”Throwing family friendly wine tasting parties”….or, “Teaching your child the difference between tannin and acidity”. Just kidding;)

QOTD: Always trust your instinct. You are your child’s advocate.

BTW, I’m still waiting for that second place prize from over a year ago.
January 14, 2009

Ken A
Congrats Gary!!! I don’t have kids so I don’t really have any advice to give, but I wish you and your wife the best of luck!
January 14, 2009

Alex M
Huge Deal! Congratulations to you both, it’s an awesome thing.

As far as parenthood goes I reckon it’s like wine – trust yourself to do the right thing.

But as you’re asking (find me a parent who doesn’t like giving advice):

My first piece of advice – listen to everything they say as if it’s important… it is.

The second piece of advice is something I got from a pamphlet in the hospital while taking my newborn for a ‘walk’, I still remember it 5 years on. It said “Fathers often work very hard so that they can provide their children with everything they could possibly want. When all they really want is their father.”
January 14, 2009

kersley
QOTD: “i’ve said it before and i’ll say it again: life moves pretty fast, if you don’t stop to look around once in a while, you could miss it.” (FBDO) never more true when talking about your kids. days/years go by in the blink of an eye, cherish each minute.

one other thing, don’t forget about lizzie. it is easy to do sometimes when you have a new baby around…

congrats!
January 14, 2009

Bob Leighton
Congratulations Gary, to you and your lovely wife! Welcom to the Parent Club, I saw an earlier post that was so true. You’l be a hero beyond belief for 12-13 years or so then condemnation to village idiotdom. I understand they come back to believing in us again around 24-25. god Bless em, I wouldn’t trade for anything. I understand in order to have Good kids, love their Mother. Seems to work for me.
Cheers

ps Diapers really arent that bad.
January 14, 2009

Aaron Bowen
That is *huge* news — CONGRATULATIONS!!!
January 14, 2009

Tim Wiseman
Congratulations Gary and Lizzie!

Totally excited for you both and your entire family. This is big news!!!

QOTD: I have no idea.
January 14, 2009

Chris Braun
Wonderful news! Congratulations to you and your family!

I think you’ll have to do a show on the topic of putting down wines for when baby turns 21 .
January 14, 2009

Vinophile
Congratulations Gary, Lizzy, and Baby Vay (who will surely grow to realize how amazing his/her parents are…that will take awhile, but it will happen)!!

You said it…that your life is about to change dramatically. Today, you can only wonder what that really means. In a few short months, you will know a love so overwhelming that it hurts. You will be stunned at its power over you. That love will consume you for the rest of your life. You’ve participated in the miracle of life and it is REAL! That knowledge is mind-blowing (just ask my 51-year-old brother, who has turned into a blubbering man-child since the birth of his firstborn just two yars ago)!

Advice? Just be you…it is very obvious to Vayniacs like me that you have life’s priorities in proper order. Enjoy the roller coaster and cherish every moment of the ride. Life is about to get way MORE passionate!
January 14, 2009

David Dadekian
QOTD: HAVE FUN! It’s not always easy, sometimes it’s just plain f-ing hard, but it’s always great. You may have to cut back a little bit on Gary, but I don’t think you’d have that problem for family. Have a lot of fun is my advice. Congratulations, Gary.
January 14, 2009

Jacob M
congratulations!
January 14, 2009

JLed
CONGRADULATIONS!!! My wife and I had a son just 5 short days ago. I LOVE IT!!!
January 14, 2009

Seattle Zin Guy
Congrats Gary, that is SUCH great news!!! My wife and I are expecting baby #2 in August. It is such an amazing experience, I’m sure you’ll be a great dad. The best advice I can give you is miss as little as possible (I’ve been spoiled working from home but they still grow up so fast!), and be sure to give Lizzy a break whenever you can (you can go a little stir crazy from constant baby care, especially if the baby’s having a hard time, giving eachother breaks will help reduce the stress some). Have fun!!!
January 14, 2009

e.fremont
Many Congratulations to you and your family!!!!! QOTD Always try to enjoy your children, at any age and treasure the time you spend together.Enjoy the adventure!!!
January 14, 2009

Mike Ediger
Congratulations!! Advice from an older parent: Spend time with your kids during the first 6 years!!! Spend lots of time… you will regret it only if you don’t.
January 14, 2009

Braden From Canada
Congrats GV. QOTD… have the next one in 10 years or so, that way the first will be able to babysit!

Look forward to seeing which 2009 you put away in your cellar for 21 years.
January 14, 2009

SaraMHCRU
congratulations. that is a great announcement!
January 14, 2009

Mr.Ambassador
Hey Gary,

Fantastic news and congratulations to you and Lizzie both! QOTD – As one without children I can’t “give you advice” but as an active uncle I can certainly let you know that having plenty of family nearby is a real blessing (as you and your family are so close already I’m certain you know this)!

Will you be setting aside any special wines for your child’s future Birthday celebration. I’ve heard you mention folks who purchase a special wine to unveil at their child’s 21st (or later) Birthday celebration as an “Event Anniversary” bottle.
January 14, 2009

jjmabaseb
Huge congrats to you.

QOTD: Not a parent, but I do know that probably the single biggest thing that I remember from growing up was always hearing my dad cheering at every single baseball game I played in. He is a very busy and successful lawyer, but always made sure he was a dad first.
January 14, 2009

Joel Aiken
Congraduations Gary! That’s news, I’m about to become an uncle for the first time in March.

Cheers to babies!

Joel
January 14, 2009

DaveyDonut
Of course, congratulations! So many of my friends have been “trying,” and it’s just not working out for them. So glad you have a baby officially on the way!

QOTD: I have no kids in the plans, so all I can do is offer a congratulations to those that wish for the kids.

David
January 14, 2009

Phil M.
CONGRATULATIONS Gary! That is outstanding. It’s what life is all about!!! My son, Jack, was born 4 years ago and I can tell you it is the most amazing journey you will ever have. As many have told you, you will hear many things from many people and some of it will scare you, but, I believe some people are just naturals when it comes to raising a loving family, and I have no doubt that you are one of those. You will love it. You will be in the middle of some important meeting at work and cry over something cute your kid said. Trust me, when you hear that very first “I wuv you daddy”, it is the best moment of your life. I only wish I could witness you getting a sniffy sniff of the diapers…”I am getting some strained prune action, which I am enjoying. I also get, like a mashed pea herbasioius thing that I find fascinating. But suprisingly, not a lot of poop on this nose. Mott, what do you think”

Good luck to you and Lizzy. She is the boss and deserves mad respect!
January 14, 2009

Karl Laczko
Gary, I am so happy for you & Liz, congratulations!

QOTD – just remember as you pass through the crying, nappy-soiling, bed-wetting, disease introductions & toddler-tantrums that they turn into pleasant little humans for a few years, and then once they turn 11 or 12….. on second thoughts just enjoy what you have now, you’ll find out the rest soon enough!
January 14, 2009

Tony V.
QOTD: BIG UPS GV!!!!!!!!

I’m a single dad of 3 kids, and the best advice i can give you is not to listen to advice from anyone– Just trust your own feelings and use common sense. Plus, this is just your starter kid, you’re allowed to screw this one up and keep tryin’ till you get it right!!
January 14, 2009

torquey
Congratulations!

QOTD: Sleep as much as you possibly can before the baby comes.

As an aside, I predict it will be a girl.
January 14, 2009

Dorothy
Congratulations Gary! As a mother of 4 and a grandmother of 9, I don’t think you need any advice as I know you will do a great job. I do think I could have worried less as they were growing up–they all turned out great even though there were times I didn’t think that would ever happen! Just take the long view.
January 14, 2009

TDS
Have plenty of patience and do everything with love.
January 14, 2009

AbsolutLahmi
HUGE CONGRATS Gary!.. and little V – if you ever read this, know that you have a VERY SPECIAL DAD

Hugely happy for you guys!
January 14, 2009

Lord Nouda
Wow, congrats Gary and Liz! RESPECT!!

Do they make sucker nipples that fit wine bottles?
And can we soon expect schwag baby bottles that read ‘Give it a Whirl’?

qotd:I ‘only’ have a 2.5 year old goddaughter but here’s some advice anyway. Don’t try extra hard to be their friend, don’t force them to be yours. Be yourself and if they want to be your friend, they will. And it will be amazing.
January 14, 2009

NC Carl
Awesome, congrats!
January 14, 2009

Fingerlaker
Congrats!! best of luck to the 3 of you. good things happen on 5/31. gonna be our 12th wedding anniv.
January 14, 2009

Slushpuppy
When you come home from a hard day’s work; nothing will cheer you up like your kid with a shit loaded diaper in your face! Remember, real men change the dirty diaper too.
Smell it first! TR
January 14, 2009

JigglyJock
Congrats Gary!! I see a future shot for the NY Mets in your near future.

QOTD: Never……………never…ever..ever..ever…..shake a baby. j/k
January 14, 2009

Kori
What fabulous news! Congratulations, Gary. Parenthood is such a joy. My little girl turns 2 in a couple weeks, and I can’t believe it. Time flies by so quickly so just enjoy every moment.
January 14, 2009

Valentin
Congratulations!
Great Show.
Keep up the good work.
January 14, 2009

Marz
GARY! CONGRATULATIONS! Wish nothing but the best for you and Lizzie! Even this lurker came out to comment!!!!!!

Now where’s that green wristband?! I need to change my twitter avatar and having the 5th one would be nice!

Mark
January 14, 2009

thecobalt9
Congrats man! Mazel Tov baby!!!
January 14, 2009

Bal H.
Congrats to you and Lizzie!
January 14, 2009

Rick D
Congrats on the BIG news. What a wonderful change is about to come into your life. There is nothing better than becoming a parent. My wife and I have 6, they’re all adults now. We are waiting for our first grandchild.

Love CDRs. The La Cattura sounds interesting and My wife would love the gingerbread man component, unfortunately its sold out.

QOTD: As it has been said before enjoy all the facets of baby care, projectile vomiting, diaper changing, etc. There is nothing to compare to the love a baby will add to your life.
January 14, 2009

Pete
Qotd- treat your child with respect and never Let yourself underestimate their ability. You child will see their potential through you.
January 14, 2009

Rich
This is such great news. Being a parent has been the greatest experience of my life. Enjoy every moment and thanks for all of the joy and knowledge you bring to us all.
January 14, 2009

Kelley
Gary,
Congratulations to you and Lizzie on the addition to your family! Blessings to all!

Peace,
Kelley
January 14, 2009

Doug from New Orleans
Congratulations Gary! I know you will be a good dad.
January 14, 2009

Christine
Congratulations, Gary and Lizzie! My husband and I are due on June 30 with our first child. Don’t know the sex yet either, but am excited to find it out.

No parental advice to give yet, but I’m hoping to learn a lot from the comments to this show.
January 14, 2009

SAMMY S
Congratulations Gary on your little bundle of joy, I am so happy for you and Lizzy. Be sure to have a glass of 05 bordueax ready for when the little one pops out….congraluations again Gary, from all of us DOWN UNDER…
January 14, 2009

Murso
Dear GV and Liz,

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Congratulations!!Best Wishes in Health, Happiness, and Family!!

wrote coments 3 X – major connectivity issues w/ weather.
January 14, 2009

bill wrollcia
Congratulations, Awesome, Awesome!!!!! you will be great.
January 14, 2009

Lois and Greg
To Gary and Lizzie,
Congratulations! In the words of my family’s heritage STO LAT. May your child be blessed with love and every good thing this world has to offer.
January 14, 2009

Tom Langan
Came looking for Wednesday’s show, but it doesn’t look like we are having one. Oh well. Congrats on the wonderful news.

One other little bit of advice – - you can probably get away with saying that you and Lizzie are pregnant right now, but as she gets a little further along you may want to change it to, “Lizzie and I are expecting.”

You’ll be able to share in the birth of your child, my friend, but I don’t think you really want to be claiming that you shared the pregnancy.

Like another commenter, I”d love to know what 2009 wine you are going to put away for your child’s 21st birthday.

Tom
January 14, 2009

Eric
Congrats dude!! It seems like everyone in my age category is going the baby route. I guess I will be next on the train.
January 14, 2009

DanM
Congrats Lizzy! I got you on Twitter already Gary

Life only gets better! I know you got lots of love to give, the most needed thing for a kid! I love my two .
January 14, 2009

John C.
Mazel Tov to you and your family, Gary!!!!

My advice to you is to be patient, loving and consistent!
January 14, 2009

Cameron W
Congratulations to you and your wife.
January 14, 2009

Andy
Congrats G & Lizzie …….. Oh how you life will change.
QOTD— Try to love him or her more everyday . Live always the moment.
January 14, 2009

glenn
Mazel Tov my friend!

this is THE VERY FIRST EPISODE where i watched you on my 60″ plasma via Apple TV; and you are an uncommonly handsome man!

QotD: knowing you a little i would say don’t read much or prepare via overt academics. i have supreme confidence you will be a helluva dad. my dad’s b-day was June 1st BTW…
January 14, 2009

Jason S.
GV and Lizzie – Super heartfelt congratulations! We’re working on it ourselves…practice makes perfect!
January 14, 2009

Rafael
If there is ever a show to leave a comment on it’s this one!
I’m a little late, but it’s better late than never isn’t it?

So a BIG congratulations to you, and may this be the happiest moment of your life!

Keep bringing the thunder!
January 14, 2009

C-Lo
Congrats Gary!!! You are going to be a great dad….

…. on that note, while tasting the Castellani La Cattura I think you implied that your son/daughter will be drinking wine at 5 years old!
January 14, 2009

DAv A
Congrats! The thing about kids, you grow to love then and then you grow to know it’s time for them to leave. smile. Will baby Vaynerchuk be doing a bottle tasting show?

Very good show. nice to hear about the backgrounds, though never can find MOST of your wines here in NC! I do love Super Tuscans a lot.

QOTD: One advice: talk to them, give them your thoughts and values, don’t let them find it themselves. Take them occasionally with you, each saturday I took one kid with me for most of the day. So matter what I was doing – working, gardening, volunteering, etc. That way they have a piece of you in their heart and spirit. Best wishes to Lizzy as she raises you and the child.
January 14, 2009

Purple Toothed Bandit
Congrats Gary! There must be nothing like the feeling of achieving the top survival goal of any living organism…. reproduction! I don’t have kids myself but am the youngest from a family of 7 with many nieces and nephews to look after. The greatest advice from my observations has to do with developing their palates! Two of my nephews were raised with the daily choice of what they wanted for dinner. If my sister was making something the kids thought they didn’t want, they would hold out ’til she would make them something else “just so they would eat”! As a result these kids are now 10 and 6 and are scared to try anything new!! Do yourself and their palates a favor and keep them on your eating schedule… If they don’t want to eat it they must not be hungry! This was how all 7 of us were raised without a question about it and we are all unspoken gastronomists with 1 somewhat renowned chef among us! Cheers!
January 14, 2009

Knick and Jaclyn
Congrats Gary and Lizzie!!!
Enjoy your bundle of joy.
January 14, 2009

Mark O.
That is really great news! Congratulations to you and Lizzie!
Best wishes,
Mark
January 14, 2009

kent levi
You SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ROck Gary V!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats FOREVER!!!!!!!! May this child be an amazing blessing on yours & Lizzy’s life!!!! http://www.amazon.com/Rules-Parenting-Richard-Templars/dp/013713259X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1231986904&sr=8-1
January 14, 2009

Jim in Atlanta
Congrats #612!! I agree with you on Southern Rhone wines. They are good and usually a good value. They are real and not fake. QOTD – I can’t give you advice, but I’m sure you will be blessed with a son or daughter. Enjoy every moment.
January 14, 2009

Chris Hanse
QOTD: There is no perfect in parenting, only love.

Congratulations to you and Lizzie.
January 14, 2009

RonC
Congratulations to you and Lizzie . Get prepared for the proudest day in your lives.
January 14, 2009

Zach
Well done – 615 comments!!!!

QOTD – each stage of your child’s life will bring new challenges. Pick and choose your battles wisely as they travel through the years. You (and your child) will be glad you did when they are older.

As a proud father of three, let me know when your ready for my tip on how to get your baby to sleep through the night after 1 – 2 months.

Congratulations!
January 14, 2009

Sara L.
Big, BIG happy congratulations and mazal tov to you both! Elianna and I are SO happy for you!
January 14, 2009

ian k.
GV – A very sincere congrats to you and your family. Enjoy every minute, from what I hear it’s the best thing in life and it goes so fast.

QOTD: Not a father yet but hope to be soon.

Congrats again!!!!

When is root beer show???
January 14, 2009

Andrew
Super congratulations to you and your wife! Make sure you take a lot of pictures over the years and always tell them how smart and good looking they are.
January 14, 2009

HitAnyKey
Finally watched the Ep. Good one and a big hearty Congrats to you. After all, being someone without kids, the congrats to you was a requirement.
Now to go finish off my bottle of Ty Caton Field Blend (love this stuff).
January 14, 2009

epistemiac
Holy shit! That’s wonderful news. Congrats to the both of you!
January 14, 2009

Jon Martinez
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you and your wife. I can’t wait to see the little one on the program some day. Your kids are going to love you as a father.
Sincerely,

Jon & Amy
Washington State
January 15, 2009

Brent B
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! QOTD: Enjoy every single moment and never wish for them to grow up too fast….not even at 3 in the morning and all you want to do is get 1 full hour of sleep. haha
January 15, 2009

Gonzo
Congratulations Gary. Best announcement you’ve ever made. Best wishes through the pregnancy.
January 15, 2009

wine fan from Israel
trully, after long time without any new episode I prayed that it was only because of good reason…
And it’s really a huge one, so congratulations future daddy Gary!
I’m a fun of you and your show, not meesing any episode.
Looking for more suprise to come from you and the crew
(Mott, havent forgot you…)
Assaf
January 15, 2009

Brandon
congrats man my your new life be full of life and happiness
January 15, 2009

Alex M
congrats gary! i’m not a parent but your love of family makes it obvious you will be a great dad!
January 15, 2009

jeff w
congrats gary!
January 15, 2009

Leigha33w
Thanks for show and congrats…..I respect how long you took to make the Big A…

QOTD: Good question of the day..as kids dont come with manuals…that would be great though. The best advice I can give would be…
1)Follow your instincts
2) Get a Doula for labor support.
3) Stay off the internet if your child is sick, not feeling well or you are just “unsure” of anything.
4)Let your child be your star but don’t put them on stage. They will be perfectly imperfect and uniquely them.
5)EDUCATION EDUCATION EDUCATION our world needs these babies.
January 15, 2009

Brian Barrick
Congratulations Gary! I’m sure you’ll make an awesome father.
January 15, 2009

David Jacobs
Advice: They really do grow up fast. Enjoy every second.
January 15, 2009

Per Storm (Denmark)
CONGRATULATIONS MR. soon-to-be-dad

My pieces of advise (being a dad of 3 kids) :

Take time for your kids… play with them – talk with them – ask for their advise – at 4-5 years they are already pretty clever.

And be aware that you in future will have to share the wines you drink with your kids.
My son of 2 always wants to taste whatever I’m having (white, red, portwine, beer)

– and my daughter of 5 has a huge favorite – German RIESLING (dry and sweet)

All the best
Per from Denmark
January 15, 2009

ChrisV
Congrats Gary.

QOTD: No kids. I had some but I sold them.
January 15, 2009

Toby(DK)
Hey

Another big congrats from Denmark

I hope you will still have time for your vayner-family, as your “family-family” grows
January 15, 2009

wildebeest
CONGRATULATIONS!!! That’s a huge deal. My girlfriend and I sometimes feel like taking the plunge, but I figure it would be a good idea to get at least one graduate degree and start a business before delving into that territory. You’re a braver man than I, but maybe I’ll grow some balls before the time arrives.

QOTD: I may not be a parent, but having been the recipient of various efforts at child-rearing (and having helped to raise a couple of brothers), I feel qualified to offer advice that I hope will prove helpful: Rather than trying to overtly shape your child, concentrate instead on what you can learn from him or her. Paradoxically, you may find that this inspires a sense of wonder and curiosity in the child that enables the little miracle to learn more easily than if you tried to teach more directly. In a way it seems ludicrous for parents, with all of the “rules” and habits they’ve learned over their lifetimes, to try to impose their own limitations on their children (who are comparably limitless). I typically think that children are wiser than their parents, though in different ways of course. The trick for the parents is to recognize in their children some of the wisdom they have themselves lost over the years. It’s not necessarily important to find it, but to be looking for it. Please pardon me for being preachy. In all honesty, I think you will be a fantastic father. It’s just that I am commonly discouraged at the sight of parents who unwittingly undermine the dynamic spirits of their children (and I think it is easy to fall into that trap when your life is transformed so suddenly). I wish you and Lizzie the very best.

On a side note, I will be leaving Nevada and moving to a state that accepts shipping from WineLibrary after my next semester is completed. I can hardly wait.

All the best,
Will
January 15, 2009

Douglas
Huge Congratulations from Brazil.
bye
Douglas.
January 15, 2009

Tom
Congratulations!!! That is awesome news — I am calling Aug 12 as the arrival date. Mark it down….
January 15, 2009

Chester
Congratulation my wife is due march 17th with our first. i wish you all the best.
January 15, 2009

Tim
A HUGE congratulations to you and the Mrs., Gary!
January 15, 2009

NicoRiesling
Gary,

Congratulation to you both.
January 15, 2009

GatorGunner
Best time of your life about to start. Not easy, never boring, absolutely the richest experiences you will ever have! Congrats!
January 15, 2009

Eric S.
Congrats on the news, that is fantastic. I am in my early 30’s and friends all around me are starting to have kids, its great. My wife and I don’t have any yet, but it is definitely in the plans. Congrats again!
January 15, 2009

italianwinelover
How FABUTASTIK!!!! Its about time and I am so happy for you both! Children are the greatest thing that can happen to a person…unconditional love in a mega amount!!! You both will be wonderful parents!

QOTD: The only way to spoil a child is with unendless love!

CONGRATS!!! BTW my son’s birthday is May 27 … maybe your bambino will come early!!!
January 15, 2009

theemptyglass
Congrats Gary and Lizzie.
January 15, 2009

Stephen Leighton
BIG CONGRATS to you and Lizzie, well done.

And the only advice I’d give is love them, its that easy.
January 15, 2009

vinoBlue
I believe that congratulations are in order – ?????????? ???! I wish you the best in this endeavor; not that you need it – I can’t imagine you being anything less than a spectacular father.

QOTD: Despite being secluded to the CKC, I would say that the best thing you could do for you kids is to be supportive in their exploits. Help them to do whatever brings THUNDER to their world – if only everyone did what made them happy for a living, and didn’t try to make a living to be happy.
January 15, 2009

Cesar
Congratulations.A kid is great news.
January 15, 2009

CBone
Gary! That’s great news. Best of luck on this new phase of life. Are you going to lay a case down for 21 years? What will it be?

QOTD: Be nice.
January 15, 2009

WineWoman
Gary and Lizzy, CONGRATULATIONS on the Fantastic News!! I know you will be great parents, but the number 1 piece of advice is to teach them R-E-S-P-E-C-T. It’s disappointing at times to see the lack of VALUES, some people have today, but I’m certain your children won’t fall in that category.

Too bad the Terradalgo wine wasn’t available when you had the Gingerbread House Tasting. At least the “rabbit” wine made an appearance for the “pregnant” episode.
January 15, 2009

Cellar_Muse
5/31 – Wow… Congratulations. My Son was born on 5/21 last year. That is HUGE. I wish you and Lizzy all the best. Children bring you such happiness. I am very happy for you both.
January 15, 2009

wayno da wino
GIIIIIIIIIINOOOOOOOOOOOOORMOUS CONGRATS GARY & LIZZIE !!!!!!!!!
Yo G, Welcome to PAPAHOOD !!!!
January 15, 2009

Cellar_Muse
QOTD – My one piece of advice for a new parent is to enjoy life. Kids can present you with a myriad of different stresses. Take time to enjoy your kids. They are only kids once. Show them everything. Take them to the zoo, the aquarium, the movies, the theatre, etc. They will hold onto those memories and you will get to witness the world through their eyes. I highly reccomend you watch “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch (http://cellarmuse.blogspot.com/2008/08/last-lecture.html) – A MUST SEE
January 15, 2009

Fredhead
Gary, savor every moment – even the tough ones. They all go by so quickly. Congratulations!
January 15, 2009

Ryan D
Congratulations Gary!!! QotD: Love, support, encouragement.
January 15, 2009

Emily & James H.
Felicitaciones and many congratulations! Now we know why you’ve been cranking out the great and seemingly inspired content lately Good luck!
January 15, 2009

T-Bag
Congrats Gary V!!!

QOTD – Try to slow things down and enjoy every moment. As the father of a 3.5 year old and a 15 month toddler – life is whizzing by and it is scary how quickly it goes. You will LOVE it and I wish you and your wife the best!
January 15, 2009

WallaWino
Big Congrats! Great show! I love Italian syrah. QOTD: watch what you say around them, because they will repeat it. Usually at the worst time expected. lol
January 15, 2009

Von P
a million congrats Gary V and Lizzie!!!
QOTD: Be prepared to experience feelings that you can’t fathom when you first lay eyes on that miracle!!!
January 15, 2009

damon aka unknownwine
Yeah!! Hope you’re still reading these.

Many times I thought this announcement was coming.

My one piece of advice is to keep your marriage a priority while raising your child. It will take more work than ever before. Kids learn a great deal by how their parents relate to one another. It is the first model for relationships that they see.

I have 2 adopted kids 2 and 3.5 and have never been more fulfilled. I’m exhausted, but fulfilled. I am a stay at home dad while trying to keep my own business afloat.

All the best. From what I’ve seen, you will be a great dad.
January 15, 2009

Joedy Z
Congrats Gary -

My advice as a parent of 3 great kids…. Be consistent and do what you say you will do. That applies to everything from how you discipline to how your family has fun. And secondly, don’t count to three, it just gives them 2 seconds longer to deliberately disobey you
January 15, 2009

Matti
Congrats G!
January 15, 2009

Eric79
Congrats Liz and Gary!
Future Jets quarterback for sure – boy or girl :- )
January 15, 2009

thejob
Awesome!! I know everyone is happy for you two, soon to be three (or four? ha ha) One child is plenty! I know you’ll be a great father.
January 15, 2009

Scott the ex wine dude
Congratulations! I have a 3 year old grandchild already, been there, done that. Advice? One word is all you need: Patience
January 15, 2009

Achilleas in Cyprus
Congratulations to you both – I have 3 boys and they are a handful.

QOTD … PATIENCE and enjoy every day .. children are a blessing!
January 15, 2009

thunderball
That’s awesome! Ours is now 7 months and is both a handful and a joy. Your life is about to change for the better. Give your wife lots of support and accept the fact that she might go a bit ‘crazy’ for a while. Spend as much time as possible with her and the little’ un. Good luck!
January 15, 2009

sunny k
Congratulations Liz and GARY

You’ll be a great DAD
January 15, 2009

Michelle P
Congratulations.. awesome news!! You are going to be the coolest dad ever! Hope Liz is feeling well!
January 15, 2009

Alos
God Bless you and Liz and your new Child! I hope your child is healthy! Could not have happened to a better guy! Cheers
January 15, 2009

Jon Fingas
Congrats to you and Liz, Gary! Hope Vay-ner-chuk Jr. can read this when he (or she!) is older. We all hope the little one is as successful and passionate a wine nut as his dad.
January 15, 2009

Lauren
Congrats Gary! Huge news!

I spoke to some of the wine library staff today about an order I have in place- I’m planning a blind tasting of pure unblended varietals to expand (and my friends’) palettes. Had a blast picking out wines on the wine library website. The staff was friendly and helpful, too. Can’t wait!
January 15, 2009

Exdamyankee
Congrats Gary! Life as you know it is about to change forever. That;s a good thing, by the way.
January 15, 2009

Chris
Congrats Gary! Great news, all the best to you, Lizzie and Grandpa Sasha.
January 15, 2009

David
Congrats! Make time for the kid!
January 15, 2009

Richard Ritter
You may never read this one Gary, but if you do…please read my comments on episode #605. Enough said….I don’t know how I do it.

We wish you and Lizzy all the best.

QOTD: My advice as a father of two is to first, get the most comfortable rocking chair money can buy and put it in the nursery. Second, photograph and videotape everything, and lastly always spend some private time (at least 20 minutes) with the little one every day you can.
January 15, 2009

JKIRBY
Congratulations! You will soon find out that being a parent is the most rewarding job ever.

QOTD: Enjoy every single second (even when he/she is up at all hours of the night) because they grow up too quickly! You will blink your eyes and your kid will be walking. Children are what life is all about!
January 15, 2009

Peter
Congratulations, Gary! Great news. Do you know you tipped us off in the previous episode? When you said something about Lizzie not wanting you to bring any colds home, I was wondering if that meant she was pregnant. All the best!
January 15, 2009

jeffe
Peter, I was thinking the exact same thing.
And I couldn’t be happier that we were both right.
Except maybe if it’s twins. Then Gary could groom them to become the next great tag team — the Killer Vees.

Gary, congratulations. It couldn’t have happened to a better guy. And an even better girl.
January 16, 2009

Joel Kriske
Cangrats dear sir!!!!
January 16, 2009

Darren
A huge congratulations to you and your wife! I am the very proud father of an 18 month old, and expecting our 2nd in early April.

QOTD: 1)Make sure you pick a name you love because once they start moving, and getting into stuff, your going to be saying it 100 times a day.
2)Don’t worry about when they will start walking and talking, cause as soon as they are you, you will want them to please sit down and be quiet.
January 16, 2009

mark thomasseau
Wonderful news – Congratulations!
My only advice – just enjoy it! It goes by much too quickly!
January 16, 2009

John Hanna
Congratulations!
January 16, 2009

nnothing
Congratulations Gary. Your enthusiasm for trying new things, not settling for the same old mediocrity, and desire to spread this message to as many people as you can, not to mention your strong connection to your family, will undoubtedly make you a great father. I couldn’t be happier for you and Lizzie. Plus May 31 would be an awesome birthday right between me (May 29) and my roommate (June 1). Geminis Rock!! heh
January 16, 2009

Eric
Congrats Gary and Lizzie! Here’s hoping the young Vaynerbuck loves the dirty Jerz as much as we do.
January 16, 2009

Jayhitek
Congratulations! But Gary you wont look good pregnant.. Puffy face and all.
Those due dates are pretty accurate. My first was due on May 29 and popped on June 3rd. Then my second was due and June 3rd and popped on June 6.
Blows you mind when they tell you it’s really 10 months and not 9.. Don’t it.

QOTD: If the baby is having a tough time with something, just remember that every three weeks it will change. Not sleeping, not taking the binky, not eating, crying a lot; whatever it is.. 3 weeks, it will change.

Oh and if Lizzy successfully breast feeds.. her body will snap back to action withing weeks. Just like that. Pow!
January 16, 2009

Oklahoma Michael
WOW! Big congratulations Gary V
January 16, 2009

Jeff & kathi
Congrats best wishes as you know family is most important.
I hope the future V-Kid isn’t a Jets fan…Joking
This is great news Gary & Lizze..Best wishes
January 16, 2009

Pebbles
Congratulations!

My advice–sleep and sleep often while you still can. Also, when the time comes, “Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Baby” by Marc Weissbluth. It really helped us establish a routine, and our toddler is a great sleeper because of it.
January 16, 2009

Heather W
Congratulations Gary!!!!!! You are going to be an amazing father to a very lucky child.
January 16, 2009

legend
big belated congratulations to you both-life changes forever with children.Each of my 6 children have different characters and have been encouraged to persue their own interests -rather like trying something new for the vaynernation!-best wishes
January 16, 2009

CB Lukens
GV – I’ve been out of touch lately – Congrats!!!
January 16, 2009

MikeR in BC
congrats Gary! very cool. great episode too… love the offbeat tasting notes i.e. gingerbread man and rubber band
January 16, 2009

George Masiello
I was visiting from Seattle on Wed. and stopped in. Great place!
January 17, 2009

Clifford
Congrats!!! Hopefully your child will have an overflowing passion bucket, just like you.
January 17, 2009

Gerry V
Congratulations to you, Lizzie and your entire family. Not that’s bringing some thunder.

Great show, I’m very interested in trying Castellani La Catura.

QOTD: Some things to consider,
This is one of those moments when you realize you have arrived in life. What you now know scientifically to be the center of the universe will change come May.
If you don’t have a tradition already, maybe something your dad or grandparents introduced, create one. Even simple things like “Abrazo de Oso” (Bear hugs) can become legacy.

Salud
January 17, 2009

Matthew L
I’m just catching up on episodes after several weeks away from WLTV. WOW!!!!

This is, indeed, a HUGE announcement. Carla and I are so happy for you! We wish Lizzy the best of health throughout the pregnancy. My son turns 14 this year, and it is not cliche that time flies.

Best wishes and all the best!
January 17, 2009

Matthew L
Oh, QOTD: Never be in a rush for your child to move from one stage to another (crawling to walking, babbling to talking). Enjoy and treasure each phase of his/her life…that’s where the memories come from.
January 17, 2009

Scott McReynolds
Big Congrats Gary!

Normally watch you on iTunes, but had to drop by and comment on your huge announcement.

Love the show. Traveled to Brazil recently and finally got caught up watching the Podcasts on my iPhone. Freed up about 3.5G.

Scott
January 17, 2009

Dan-o
Congrats GV! It is a wonderful journey that I have experienced 4 times with my wife.

QOTD – Love unconditionally, do not smother. Remember – your greatest gift to your children are the values you pass on to them.
January 17, 2009

brorjace
I’m a little behind on my shows, but Congratulations! I don’t have any kids, but stay relaxed and loving, and you’ll do fine.
January 18, 2009

Jay Payne
Gary,

I have three children. My advice to you considering your nose: buy a diaper genie.

YOU WILL LOVE IT!!
January 18, 2009

wannaBconnoisseur
Congrats GV!
January 18, 2009

Franklin C
Congratulations again! I sent a Facebook congrats, but thought this deserved a double dip… great news, and best of luck! I hope grandpa is up for some babysitting, because, you’ll still need to get out on dates sometimes.
January 18, 2009

Smahlatz
Congratulations Gary – this will be the best thing ever for you!

QOTD : Hang in there! It’s not easy, but it is amazing – keep hustling.
January 18, 2009

BW
First of all, sorry for being so late in the comments – just catching up on some episodes this afternoon. 2nd, a huge congrats to you & your wife. You will be a great Dad I am sure – if you bring the same enthusiasm to parenting as your show

QOTD:
1) Never wake a sleeping baby
2) Dont sweat the little stuff; give your kids a solid foundation of principles early & the rest will take care of itself.

Now, our question for you – what bottle or bottles are you going to put away in the cellar for 2030 (when your child turns 21) – do a show on it – taste some candidates. We would all be interested to know.
January 19, 2009

paulie d
Congratulations Gary – it has been a while since I was last on and doing a little catch up – health & happiness to you & your family.
January 19, 2009

YoungDave
GARY!! CONGRATULATIONS MAN! I am so sorry that it took me this long to comment on this HUGE announcement, but I am absolutely thrilled for you and Lizzy. Truly. I know this will be the most significant changes of your life, and with your strong family values I know you’re naturally cut out to be a great father. I have no personal advice to offer, but as a son among four siblings, I can tell you that as long as you love, respect, and support, and loosely guide your child, then he or she will make responsible choices and find their own path. Cheers.
January 19, 2009

kenny_k
Congratulations LV and GV. Learn to nap.
January 19, 2009

Shawn_944
Congrats GV!
January 19, 2009

Drewine
Congratulations!
January 19, 2009

Al
Congratulations Gary and Lizzie. Make sure you read the poem “On Children” by Kahlil Gibran in the book “The Prophet”. Wise words for a wise father-to-be.
January 19, 2009

Jimmy T
GV!!!! This is amazing! Congrats to you and Lizzie. I am super pumped.
January 20, 2009

Ben Janssen South Australia
Good news mate all the best to you and Lizzy.
Lots of love from Australia to your to be expanded family.
January 21, 2009

RedLoverJim
Congrats, GV!

-Jim
January 21, 2009

Sue
Been watching your show for a few months now! Have not emailed until now!
Congratulations on the Baby! I think You guys will make great Parents!!
January 22, 2009

Randy C
Congrats on the great news!
January 22, 2009

Iggy D
Well done GV you and your wife are in for a hell of a ride!!!

QOTD: 1 Breast feed it’s the best start you can give them.
2 Make sure you both get time to yourself (you’ll need it for sanity)
3 Read to your kids everyday.
4 Kids need routine (for their sanity)
5 Create memories
6 Just let them be kids don’t make them grow up to quickly.
7 Have fun !!!!!!!
January 22, 2009

Sonia
Just catching up on my WLTV and, wow! Congrats Gary and Lizzie!
QOTD: Give love and support, no matter what
January 22, 2009

dz
Gary, tremendous news and a heartfelt congratulations. You will make a terrific dad. My advice to you is to start drinking heavily- just kidding!
January 22, 2009

tml
Yeah, contrats to you and your wife! Fantastic news. You’re going to love being a parent!
Keep us updated!
January 22, 2009

Pami In Miami
Congrats! My B-day is May 31 too…along with Clint Eastwood and Brooke Shields. Your baby will be in excellent company!
January 25, 2009

Martini
QOTD: Say what you mean, and mean what you say. Hold them close, but give them some space. Read to them, early on, and keep it up. Let them read to you as well. Expose them to a variety of activities, and let them choose. Don’t fill their day with organized activities, though. Love them and tell them you do, often. Wish you both the best!
January 26, 2009

Sasha Fornari
Gary many Congrats!!! Much health and happiness to you and your family! xoxoxoxo!
January 26, 2009

Yardboy
Fluids. Parenting is all about fluids. Enjoy and congrats.
January 26, 2009

Justin Y
Congrats GaryV! I have two young boys… this will be better than any of your other successes!

QOTD: Could say all kind of mushy stuff, but I’m sure that’s covered. Take a crap-load of short movie clips of candid situations with your kid. (Most people take the photos or “event” videos already) But those candid shots of your kid just saying what’s on their mind are 10000x cooler even just 6-months from then. They change so much and sometimes you forget they have until you look back.
January 26, 2009

Dhairya Mistry (DM)
Congratulations to you and your wife for the new addition to your family. Great news…
January 26, 2009

yowens
Congratulations Gary! I don’t have any kids but I do have a Maine Coon and I find that changing his water everyday keeps our relationship strong.
January 27, 2009

Dr. Lance
Hey Gary, Congratulations! I’ve been busy, and I’m trying to catch up watching the episodes. However, as a psychologist who has worked with children and adolescents, my answer to your QOTD comes in three words: Loving, Reliable, and Consistent. If you strive to have these three qualities with your children, you are on the right path.
January 27, 2009

Boris Jazbec
Hey hey Gary and Lizzie. Congratulations and all the best as the day comes for you two to enjoy parenthood. Another Gemini makes the world a better place.
January 27, 2009

JudeMurphy
Hey- I was waiting for that! haha
Congratulations, Gary- You’ll be an amazing Dad!
(And of course Mott will be a great Mom!)
: P
January 30, 2009

Brad
Gary–Congrats! It is the best thing! Advice from a father of an 8 month old little boy…First three or so months is really hard, but after that…nothing but smiles. It is amazing how a little guy (or girl) could add so much to your life. May you have a wonderful little Jets fan!
January 31, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Congratulations, Gary! Im so happy for you and your family. Its an amazing step in your familys life and the journey is going to be unforgettable. All the best to Lizzie and I hope you have a wonderful and healthy child…. SALUD! QOTD: love love love ( sorry, no kids yet )
February 3, 2009

Increase Google Ranking
Congrats Gary – all the best!

Frank Polenose
February 3, 2009

Bimi
Congrats for you and Lizzie! I’m sure you’ll be an amazing family.
All the best
Andreas
February 3, 2009

Jackie
Congrats! Love the show, you are one of the most entertaining people I’ve seen in a long time. Love the Sniffy Marker reference!
February 6, 2009

chukhead-ted
congrats gary and lizzy!

will the baby be doing intros in two years time?!?
February 10, 2009

Steve M
Gary my advice to you is you need to bring home your work. Congrats!!!
February 16, 2009

Don
Congratulations Gary!!! Considering how passionate you are about wine I have no doubt you will be an incredible father. I hope the little tike will make an appearance on the thunder show.
February 19, 2009

Aaron Weissman
Gary; MAZEL TOV!!!! I always run about 2 months behind watching WLTV so I just watched 606. May you and your family know nothing but good news and joy!
March 16, 2009

Angela
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you and your wife! Best of luck and keep bringing the thunder. I can’t wait to try the the Cote Du Rhone.
April 2, 2009

Jeffery Williams
“Don’t handicap children by makeing their lives easy,” Robert A. Heinlein. Be passionate about your child. Think of your kid as a Blessing from God. Enjoy every minute you get.
July 14, 2009

Captain Vin-tastic and the Brown Dirt Cuvee
When you say Tuscany, I say Sophia Loren. And here’s to hoping my Magnum of 1997 Fontalloro is as good as the ‘05 and ready to drink now!