AMBIDEXTROUS CIRCUS FREAK

date arrived in bayview: January 2018

area(s) lived in: Bayside

relationship history & status: divorced; entered a new relationship with Janel Parrish in 2019

family: daughter, Soleia Mahina Amell

career 10 years ago: actor

THE NOW:

date left bayview: never left

past residence: n/a

current residence: their home base is in Bayview, but they split their time outside of town between New York, Hawaii, and Toronto.

relationship status: ‘engaged’ to Janel Parrish

family: daughter, 10, Soleia Mahina; son, 9, Theodore Nohea 

current career: actor/producer

FUN STUFF:

favorite location in bayview: Rolling Hills Golf Course

favorite food spot in bayview: tree tops

favorite drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic!) spot in bayview: endzone

favorite event or party: roller derby 2019

best memory in bayview: the birth of his daughter

favorite project involved in: n/a

favorite sport played: football

favorite trip taken: Slovenia

That would be my guess, too, like you go in thinking you’ve got a good handle on it, but then the baby throws you through a loop and shows you how wrong you were to think that you had it under control, right? I made sure to enjoy myself as much as I could in your honor! I told Janel, but let us know if you guys need anything.

It’s a learning process, and I’m just so happy. I know I’m going to end up not sleeping for months now, but I don’t even care. I’m too happy. Good! I’m glad. Oh, we will. I think we’ll just stare at her for a little longer.

She’s just so tiny. I can’t believe she’s here.

So tiny and adorable. I love her so much already.

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Welcome to the world, Soleia Mahina Parrish Amell 

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The settling in before the kid gets here is always insane. You want to make sure everything is perfect. Everything is settled. Trust me you’ll be doing final tweaks right up until Janel goes into labor if you let yourself. Are you at least enjoying the wrapping up of the Getaway? Am bummed that I’m missing out on it but with the tour just kicking off didn’t really have a choice. 

We’ve been on alert just in case something happens, thankfully Janel’s family is here with us already too. We did stop by really quick the other day but now it’s all about making sure we’re fully ready. Aww, man! Well, have fun on tour! We’ll send you lots of baby love, too.

Aw, that’s cute. Pretty sure that every dad to be is feeling this way, which is probably a good sign. Lots of towels and diapers and caffeine to help you staying awake once the little girl is here and asking for her parents 24/7.

I think I feel like once she’s here, everything will just roll out... naturally? Like, we may need to figure things out once we have a whole routine going, but I already am so ready to meet her. We will happily take all the towels and caffeine. Probably all the soothing music too.

But that’s alright, it seems like it’s par for the course, from what I’ve heard of other parents. Nothing is ever one hundred percent right, and there’s always work to do. But you’ll get it good for your little one, I don’t doubt that for a moment. That’s true, and it’s better than not having the extra help on hand, since you never know what you guys might need. Yeah, of course! We wouldn’t miss it. Have to have the chance to soak up some sun and get in a few drinks, too.

You are probably right about that. I think this is one of those things that we’ll figure out along the way. I don’t know if anyone can ever be 100% prepared, but we can at least do what we can and learn from all the craziness. Of course! Much appreciated, man. Have a good one for me. We are at the last stretch of it, so maybe next time we chat there will be a new Amell with us!

How are you feeling about it? Excited? Nervous? Both? Do I have to go get a soon-to-be daddy first-aid kit? I’m glad you enjoyed the weekend though and hopefully you took a lot of pictures of that last getaway!

A bit of both? Maybe more excited than nervous now. I’ve let it really sink in. Ha, like lots of towels and diapers at the ready? We did, and now we’re happy to just be in town, luckily no big projects at the moment so we’ll just dedicate all of our time to getting ready.

You’ll get there. It might take you a bit of time to get organized, and then I imagine you’re going to have to get re-organized once the baby’s here and you have to figure it out all over again, but you’re well suited for it, the two of you are a great team. Good, at least you’re not too flustered by having them around! Don’t worry, I’m in one piece, and happily bed free and back to work in town, so I survived!

It’s been a lot of work, but I’ll happily do it. Oh yeah, we’re going to end up moving things around again to fit everything else so that’s been fun to try to figure out. Ha, thank you! I can say at this point, I’m used to them being around and know what to expect, plus it’s always been a good time when they’re all here. Good! I’m glad to hear it, man. Will we see you at the party this weekend

I can imagine that having good, solid people around you is so important right now, especially being first time parents. But you guys are going to be kick ass when the little one gets here, I know that. Has any of the family driven you absolutely crazy yet, made you want to rip out your hair with their thousands of questions? Oh, definitely not, and thankfully there was quite a bit of bug spray, too, which helped!

It’s super helpful. My sister’s been checking in on us, too to help make sure we’ve got everything ready--which we do, just got to put it all in the right place. Ha, thanks, Dacre! I think the wave of nerves are here but we’re more excited. Ohh, not quite yet. We’re more happy to have them around at this point. Good! We can’t have the bugs eat you up, we still need you around and I’m sure Katie would appreciate you not getting eaten up by bugs.

That’s all that a bloke could ask for, knowing his piggy bank is being put to good use and that he’s going to be getting a lot of hugs out of everything. Good, good, that sounds like everything’s moving according to plan. Are you ready to have the house absolutely invaded with everyone ready to meet the little one? True enough! So far I’ve got at least two bug bites, but nothing drastic.

Of course! And to make sure she takes good good care of it. It’s been busy, but pretty good. We’ve got a lot of support from the family too, so that’s been super helpful as well. Ohh, I am so ready. I mean with family sticking it out and camping out in the house, we’re ready for everyone to come over--well you know, when things are in the clear at least. Hey, it’s not a camping trip if the bugs don’t at least have a little snack, eh?

I think Lili and Claire and Em may be stopping by to lend a hand with organizing, or to hang out after the camping trip. So, sounds like we’ll be good to go by this time next week. Everybody’s excited and wants to help. 

Well, we are nearly there now. I really can’t believe we’re so so close now. Do we need to pick up anything else from the store? I know we’re going to have a bit of a full house soon.

Have you gone through those last final things? Because I know we kept doing those little checks right up until Soph went into labor. So it’s pretty normal. It’s probably good to take it easy the next few weeks until the baby decides it’s time to join the Bayview family. I’m taking it you won’t be doing the camping weekend if she’s close to her due date?

Most of them. There’s still a bit to go through, but everything looks good so far. Been doing a lot of cleaning and working to make sure the house is babyproof. It’s good that it would just involve a few minor tweaks here and. there. I’m thinking we may not stay overnight and just hang out with everyone, but her due date is getting so close, we don’t want to risk it.

So, so loved. We are ready to spoil her. I enjoyed it a lot! It was really fun to be outdoors although I was happy to have a lazy weekend afterwards. Did you have a good time, too?

Soon, soon. Everything’s already getting some last minute touches, and prepping for family to arrive too. I’ve got to stop by the grocery later. I did! It was really nice, like one last little getaway before the baby arrives.

It was hard to let it go! I’m actually thinking that I might need to get a piggy bank for myself so that we can match a little bit. That seems like a good uncle thing to do, right? Of course, you guys probably are just counting down each day now, right? We are! Wouldn’t miss it. I love sleeping on the ground and getting eaten by bugs.

Seriously, it was so sweet. We will make sure it’s put to good use and Uncle Dacre will be getting lots of hugs. We are, getting ready, Janel’s family will be here soon and so will my parents. So we’ve got a pretty solid plan. Ha, that’s the best part, isn’t it? The bugs part. So we can really say we’re contributing to nature.

Maybe we can treat her to nice dinner, on top of a goodie basket? Ready to be done with the nursery. I don’t want to make my mom finish the clothes when she gets here. 

That sounds good to me, a giant goodie basket, all her favorite stuff. I got the shelves done this morning. We’ve got... the crib left I think? So we’re getting there. Need me to pick up anything else?

I’m so excited! Have you guys started filling up that piggy bank that I got for her, or are you waiting until she’s old enough to work hard for that money. I’ve mostly been working! I’m in the second season of Wing It here in town, so between that and all the fun end of summer stuff, it’s been happily busy.

I think we’re saving that for her for when can start saving up. But it’s so darn cute, it’s already sitting on a shelf and ready to go. Nice! We’ve been keeping it lowkey busy here, since it’s getting to be a waiting game. Are you guys going camping?