1. At last, my home will have toy tanks, little soldiers, toy guns, and a train set (!!!). They’ll help balance out the army of Barbies and Bratz that has grown to frankly indecent proportions. Pink will no longer be the dominant color. 2. I’ll finally be able to get my hands on the famous maternity capital (a Russian state payment/support program for families with children), so in that way a tiny share of the oil windfall profits will make its way to my family too. and all of this is because 3. Last night, my son was born. 50 cm. 3,200 g. My wife is feeling well.

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