We just spent a little while looking at names and you will be happy to know that we are down to 10 possible first names and 11 possible middle names (down from 38 total possibilities, though the first names could be demoted). We have come up with 7 interesting combinations so far and will keep working on it. We are realizing that neither of us have really had the power of naming anything living since both of our dogs have come to us with names attached. I mean, I personally named about 30 hamsters in my life, and Ken gave his sister Stephanie a LOT of names, none of which are appropriate for our child. Maybe Freckles...one beloved hamster that met his demise in the sump pump...but Etwas (meaning "something" in German, who accidentally froze to death)? I for one believe that my name had an impact on the outcome of my personality and I am grateful for it. My students actually laughed when I told them my birth name...Elizabeth Ann Kreimeyer... no offense mom and dad...they only know me as Libby Rowe. There is a BIG difference there I guess. And Ken was Kenny for most of his childhood and tried Kenneth professionally for a short while, but really, Ken is Ken. So, since we probably won't know until we see her, you also probably won't know until we do. And no, we don't want your opinions, thanks for the offer though. And yes, you will probably find the name weird at first, but you will learn to love it as it will suit her.
Oh, and don't get excited about the rug...it might not make the cut. Bright colors are rumored to make angry babies...she might have to wait for the polka dots. We will see.
Hey, growing up I had a goldfish named Goldie, a cat named Septo and a hamster named Dirty Sally- you're welcome to consider any of those thoughtful names to your lexicon! Love you and look forward to meeting little Dirty Sally when you get out to these parts.
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you are off the hook, she named the new webkinz jasmine, so now you can't use it or we would have two in the family.
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