Well, I like the unique names and that don't sound like you have just made them up. So when we named Arlee, I didn't want the Bailee's and Kaylee's. As you can imagine I was thrilled that Hans liked Arlee. Another point that I look for, is a solid name that people cannot shorten. Example: Ar, lee, Arl, etc. Also one that is easy to spell. So keeping those rules in mind. We came up with....................................
I made these letters to make up her name one day when I was in a crafty mood. I wanted them to be in the same color pallet as the ones I already have for Arlee. Why? Because they are going to be sharing a room and I don't like things to clash. Good idea? Of course, because I am happy and I am sure Lydia will love them when she is older; or maybe not. Never know when things are going to go out of style. Right?
Tell you the truth I was debating on changing the name until I went to the craft store to figure out something to pass the time. Since, I didn't find a craft idea book. The only thing that I could even think to do was her name. This meant that her name was going to be set in stone. I debated with myself for awhile, but decided that is what her name shall be and I wasn't going to change it.
How did her name come about? I was watching a movie with Arlee and when it was over I was looking through the credits to find a good solid name. Weird, I know. But this seems to be how I do things. I asked Hans what he thought and he liked it right away.
The hard part was coming up with a middle name. As I have done before I looked through different things for ideas, but nothing seemed to add up. Then I came across a genealogy book that my grandma had put together for all the grandchildren to have for this last Christmas. (This book has stories compiled in the book about all the people who in there. This was the best gift idea and I can't wait to add to it and pass it on to my kids.) I looked over the pedigree chart and found Helen NAOMI Estes, who is my great grandma on my mom's mother's side. We will be using NAOMI. Hans liked that name. I wanted her middle name to be after an ancestor. Arlee's middle name is Nichole, which is my middle name. Lydia's middle name will be after her great great grandmother. After coming upon this name I decided that I would tell my grandma (mom's mom) what her name was going to be. Especially, since it was her mother's middle name. Come to find out it is also my Aunt Carrie's middle name too. Talk about two great people to be named after!
Anyway, I think you can figure out that her last name will be Hoge. Hopefully, she will love her name and realize that she is not the common Bailee or what have you. Just hopefully. Not to mention her name meant something to us when we decided what it shall be. I never met my great grandma Helen, but I heard great stories about her and can't wait to meet her.
So let it be known, Lydia Naomi Hoge is going to be our next little girl. We are thrilled that she will be joining our family and we have a name set in stone for her arrival.
Just a side note,
Arlee has a baby doll that she got from Hans' parents this last Christmas. She calls it Lydia and takes really good care of her. While playing with the doll she changes the diaper, feeds it, comforts it when she is crying and so forth. Arlee has such a nurturing personality and I can't wait to see if it will carry over to her new baby sister.
I am going to do as my mom has told me and make sure that I don't push Arlee away, make sure there is room for two on my lap, let her help me with her, etc. I think that these are great ideas and I hope that I can help accomplish a great relationship between the two of them. I know it won't be peachy all the time, but I really do hope.
Until next time,
The Hoges
Hans, Chelsey, Arlee and little baby Lydia
4 comments:
I love the name you picked out for you new little baby!! It has such a nice ring to it and I also love how you choose names that don't come with nicknames. My mom did the same with us. Each of our names are exactly that. Like I have a brother Sam. His name is Sam, not Samuel, or Sampson. Just Sam. Then one of my other brothers name is Andy, not Andrew, just Andy.
I'm really excited for your family and I know Arlee is going to make a wonderful big sister!
Chels! I justr wanted to comment on what your mom suggested. With all of my younger sibs I watched my mom help them feel like a great helper when she needed an extra diaper, or needed soemone to watch the baby for a little bit or feed them a bottle. My younger sibs were so pleased in themselves that they were able to help with such a big responsibility. They would tell my dad how they helped when he got home from work. They were so proud of themselves. They were wayyy willing to help more AND also got positive feedback in the process.
I loved catching up on your blog. You have such a cute family. I can't wait to meet Lydia! We need to get together soon for some crafting.
Saimi, Now that you brought it up about your family. My family is the same way. I never realized it before.
Becky, I just think that is the best advice that you can give someone when they are adding another child to the family or even if you are babysitting or just holding another child. When I babysat for a neighbor I would be holding one and the other would want up too. I always tried to make due with the two kids. Arlee never got jealous either. Can't wait to see my big helper in action.
Tim and Norma,
I hope this is Norma asking me to do crafts... haha jokes. Anyway,I would love to have a crafting buddy. If you have anything that you would like to try or the bracelets that you were talking to be about let me know. I am not much of a scrapbooker, but I would love to start.
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