My daughter just delivered a baby blanket, cap and nightgown that I made for a customer for a new baby boy's shower. I embroidered his name and a basketball on the blanket. He will be a Junior and evidently his Dad is enthralled with basketball. The nightgown and cap have his nickname, M.J.. I can remember when my children were being born, the big excitement was finding out if they were a boy or girl at the time of their birth. Then came deciding on a name. My first child, a son, didn't get his name until day 4 because I just wasn't sure who he looked like or what name seemed right for him. His name is Matthew as he is the first chapter of my husband's and my life as parents. A strong name, so much so that he did not receive a middle name. I do think over the 38 years of his life that I have heard nicknames for him but to me he is Matthew. Jonathan and Mary Elizabeth followed behind Matthew in the naming of our children. It is interesting what names we choose and why. I am not sure if I prefer knowing before the birth or after. What about you? I love to hear your comments.
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