What's In A Name?

Dear Baby,

I just want you to know that I don't like it any more than your dad does or than you would.  I hate that we haven't decided on a name for you yet.  Every week people keep asking me, "Do you have a name for the baby yet?" ...and the answer is always the same, "No... we're still having a hard time deciding..."

I don't know why it has been so hard, baby, but to determine what you will be called for the rest of your life is a big responsibility!  I don't want to mess this one up!  Every time your dad and I go over the names we have considered, I have my reasons for liking and disliking each one.  In Biblical days, children were named for what the parents either had experienced, or for what they hoped their child would fulfill someday.  I want to your name to have similar significance and meaning.  We tried hard to do this for your big sister, and we want the same for you... but finding boys names with significance that don't sound "weird" seems to be more of a challenge.

I know that whatever your name will be, my dear son, it will come to represent who you are and what you mean to this family.  ...And to that name will also be attached great love and affection.  I hope that you like whatever your father and I end up choosing, cause you're going to have to live with it!

I have some peace in knowing that Jesus knows who you are by name, even before we do!

I love you, my son,
Mommy

29 weeks

Charity's Game

Dear Baby,

Your big sister and I have a little game that we play together, to help her understand that you are going to be part of our lives...

Mama says, "Where's Baby Brother?..." 

"...There he is!"

This is largely a game of peek-a-boo with my belly, but Charity seems to have at least some small concept that you, a baby, is in my stomach or related to my stomach. It's pretty adorable to watch, and I am just glad that we got it represented in photos.

...She is just going to love you, baby!

Love always,

Mama

27 weeks