My Aunt Jan is down to spend the weekend with my Mom. Do any of you have an Aunt Jan? The lady who called you as a kid to have a "come to Jesus" about the fact that you weren't cleaning the house and you were driving your Mom insane? The lady who let you come to her house one week every summer and showed you the time of your life? The lady you knew would take you into her home and raise you as her own in case your own parents were killed in nuclear fallout or something? That's my Aunt Jan. A totally great lady, and I just don't think I could love her more. So it's fun she's here, especially since she and my Mom go together like peas and carrots (sort of like Jenny and Forrest, but in a sibling kind of way).
The name debate has gone vicious circles in our house, because the Double B has refused to budge on his name of choice and has even gone so far as to get mad at me when I suggest other options for our precious baby girl, as yet unborn and also unnamed. But last night, in a huge victory, I got him to truly consider another option. That's right, folks, we have options! I tried to tell him that his way of trying to take away my name agency is actually satan's plan, but... that didn't soften his heart. I don't know why.
I also admitted to him last night I'm a little nervous about child #3. It's just -- our little family is so perfect right now. Our kids get along great, they entertain us, and are getting rather self-sufficient in many areas. And I'm nervous about this little girl that I don't know yet and don't know how she'll change the dynamic of our family. I'm sure this is a silly concern. I love her already, and I know as soon as she gets here we'll wonder what we ever did without her. But still -- I'm a little nervous.
I've been thinking about my dad lately, and how I'll punch anyone in the jaw who doesn't think he's the greatest thing since swiss cheese. You see, my Dad is a convert to the L.D.S. church, and he grew up in quite a different culture. He gave up everything because of what he believed, and I'm so proud of that. (And so thankful, 'cause if he would have stayed I'm 99.9% positive I would be a dope-smoking granola in Seattle right now.) The thing is, we sometimes go to big functions on his side of the family and some of them kind of look at us like... freaky-deaky's. And at my Grandma's funeral, the speaker guy started talking about my dad and I sat right up in my seat ready to march up to that podium and take him out World Wrestling Federation-style. Luckily for him, he just told stories about my dad in his wild teen years (yes, to my delight, he was a wild teenager). I have since thought about that moment -- there were probably more then a thousand people there, and seriously -- I would have made a scene. 'Cause dangit, I am PROUD of my parents and the sacrifices they have made. And I don't think my parents are weird. I think the other people are weird.
I say these things in the name of the participial phrase, amen.
3 comments:
This is Matt. I too was ready to stand up and march up to give the man the top of the ropes body slam. I think we all sat up at once ready to strike like a hoard of f-14's in formation from sinner hell! Oh it would have been awesome. I wish. . .Oh how I wish! I think Grandma would have understood and said "whatever" about the whole thing! I agree with the aunt Jan statements as well, I remember those phone calls. . .oh the terror! Our Father is a great example. The husband I want to be. The father I want to be. The man I want to be. Good post dork. I love you.
i'm feeling a little sad i never got a call from aunt jan growing up :). you must be the favorite! well, your posts are always just a breath of fresh air. i agree with everything entirely and i bet your grandma is on the other side saying, "he was right!" so, cool for him and your mom :). the name debate is always exciting. i swear it would be easier to decide on a name with a female species than a male. ryan is way too boring when it comes to names... i am curious to know what ben's chosen name is and what the other two options are... if i were to have a baby tomorrow i love: kate, maci, mason, and gavin. i'm actually hoping for twins, so i can name them maci and mason. cute don't yah think. ryan says no way but really i don't think i have to worry about twins anyway. probably good, one seems like the perfect amount to handle at a time. well have a happy weekend with aunt jan. love yah tons. march on cute marie. you are going to be done being pregnant in no time.
I'm curious about the names too. Three was a little challenging for me at first. I was used to two and the independence they had. I think the very needy infant stage is just an adjustment every time. It was so worth it though. Watching the other two love him and hug and kiss him all the time (seriously his head was always sticky from kisses!). It's normal to feel nervous but you will be awesome as a mom. Have a great weekend with your aunt
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