We chose the names for a couple of reasons. His first name, Isaac, Rach came up with. She's actually been calling him Isaac for months. It was very thoughtful of her to at least let me pretend to have a say in the matter, but the thing that finally got me was the Hebrew meaning of the name. It means "he will laugh". Hopefully, that means that he will be a light-hearted and happy person throughout his life, and bring joy to all around him. It may also mean that "he will laugh at his dad" for being a dork.
His middle name, Jay, is the long version of "J". That came from two places. First, I didn't want to have Jeremy as his middle name. I didn't particularly like my name when I was a kid* and just didn't like the sound of Isaac Jeremy Dixon. But we liked the idea of naming him after me, so we just went with Jay. Second, my dad's middle name is J. Not Jay, just J. So he's also kind of named after my dad, but without the lifelong challenge of explaining that his middle name is just a single letter, and no, it's not short for anything.
As you can tell, M is pretty excited to have a baby brother around. She hasn't yet figured out that she's supposed to be jealous.
*So, back to the story of why I didn't like my name to be Jeremy when I was a kid. At the time, I didn't reallize that is was a very trendy name in the early 70's - I just thought it was weird. And I don't know if I was just too shy or quiet or if I mumbled when I was a teenager introducing myself at dances and being called 'Jerry' or 'Jared' for the rest of the evening. So I'd spend the whole night being embarrassed that the new people I'd met still didn't know my name. Don't know why I felt obligated to include that particular piece of my personal history. Maybe because I've been up since about 4am and am slightly delerious.
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Hooray for little Isaac! Such a great name, too. Love the meaning.
He is adorable!
Still my favorite pictures is the one with Miriam! She is so proud! I just love it. She has know idea what a little brother can bring. I am sure EmmaLee can share some stores...good and bad ones. We wish we were there enjoying this time with you.
I also love the name. It fits him!
Great name. We know all about single letter middle names because Chance's middle name is "O". That's it....just O. Its from his grandmother's name and she had a girly name, so his mom just used her initial instead to make her happy. Even though it is strange, I think the O totally fits Chance. Chance "O" Richardson just has a nice ring to is. Congrats! Sleep when you can.
Comments on your comments . . .
Michaelynn - I didn't know Chance's middle name was 'O'. That's kind of funny, but you're right - for some reason it seems to fit . . .
Ty - We SOOO wish you guys could be here (or that we could be there). Miriam could use a little EmmaLee entertainment - Grandma can only keep up for so long . . .
Jeannie - I agree that he's adorable. And I'm SURE that I'm not biased. In the email (with pictures) I sent to my group at work, I apologized up front to all the other parents. I didn't want them to feel bad that my kid was so much cuter than theirs . . .
Congratultions! He is a beautiful baby. I hope Rachael is getting enough sleep (though I'm not sure that is possible!) and that both mom and Isaac are feeling great.
PS. Good name choice!!
How wonderful that you have given so much thought to Isaac's name. What sweet kids you have.
He is absolutely adorable! Congratulations!
Great looking family. About your name, I almost feel bad but try out Bruggeman for an evening and you end up just accepting whatever name you are given!
Scott. You made me laugh out loud. I'm humbled, and grateful for my name.
By the way, I like your 14er blog. Wish I was doing them with you . . .
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