I want to introduce the world to Princess Cobra. To do this I must give you the back story for the reason of this blog. I am now six months pregnant with my first child. We know it is a girl, but we haven't decided anything else.
The magnitude of naming a human being is enormous. I am an elementary school teacher and have seen some "real winners". I am sure you have your own examples.
Okay back to the story, we came to my in-laws for Thanksgiving. Everyone wanted to know what we are calling our new precious edition. Our list for no's is extremely long. We do have a few maybes (names we don't hate). Seeing as both of our mothers have lost their privilege to suggest anything we are not discussing our lists at family gatherings. However, we have a five year old nephew, Tatum, who prayed for our baby to get a name. It was incredibly sweet. When we told his parents about his prayer at Thanksgiving dinner (our fault) they asked him innocently what do you think Aunt Caroline and Uncle Beef (Garrett's nickname) should name their little girl? He took a minute to think. He cocked his head and said, "Cobra." After we finished laughing, his mom reminded him it was a girl. His response to this sweet reminder was, "You know what guys, I think it should be Princess (pause) Cobra."
I don't think I have ever laughed as hard as I did that afternoon. I thought for sure the nickname wouldn't stick, but everyone including my husband, started to shorten princess cobra to prin.co. or pcs.
Don't get me wrong, I love my family and the jokes that fly back and forth, but I was really mortified that they wanted to call my perfect little baby, Princess Cobra. They even went as far as to comment she would come out with a hood that would flair up when she got angry. Thankfully my sense of humor actually kicked in after I had a nap. (Sleep is very important at his point in my life.) Now all we call her is by her "name." I am holding out hope that her nickname will not stick. I am sure it is an accurate description of how she will act, but Tatum is right we really need to pray for this baby to have a real name.
4 comments:
That is just hysterical!
We didn't name William until AFTER he was born and the birth certificate was due so we could leave the hospital. His nickname was rooster since Matt's hair stands straight up and everyone knew William's hair would do the same. So take your time on a name. It truly was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. Good luck with it. Congrats on the house too. My blog is www.thecaspersblog.blogspot.com
Gotta love the way a kids mind works=)) I am so excited for you!! Write me on facebook sometime and let me know how things are going.
Love ya,
Debra
At least there is hope for a name. Tatum loves calling her Princess Cobra.
The house is perfect. Check out my face book pictures of the house and my new nephew.
Amy, I will have to check out your blog on William!!!
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