Say My Name

So, now that we know our little one will be a girl, now comes the "fun-filled" adventure of finding her a suitable name.

Wait a minute . . . I thought these kids came with their own names. Like the Cabbage Patch dolls. Xavier Roberts even signed off on it with his signature tattoo. No? Ok, ok.

While we've shared Shortstop's gender, we will surprise you with her name after she's born. Life wouldn't be any fun if we told you everything.

We have narrowed our list to five first names with matching middle names. One day, we'll be absolutely certain about one of them, then the next day we'll totally change our minds. I'm afraid that we'll be taking our list into the hospital with us and going down the list to see which name fits her the best. Hmmm . . .

But here is the criteria we're using in the naming process:

1) Any name in the top 50 of the Social Security list, for the past three years, is OUT

2) Her name can't be easily shortened to a cutesy little nickname

3) We're looking for rhythm and fluidity

4) Her name must be easy to pronounce and spell

5) We're looking for something uncommon and unique, but not ridiculous (silly celebrities)

Despite our drama, Eric and I are having fun looking through baby books and auditioning names. Keep your fingers crossed!