A Name for our Little Boy

Dear Baby,

Its hard to believe that we are already in our 37th week and that I am considered full term and that means you could come any day and not be at risk for premature delivery issues (though please stay inside just a little longer - we are still trying to get organized in the new home).  Your Daddy and I picked out your name a little while ago but we have been getting use to it before announcing it on our blog.

How did we arrive at your name?  It was a long process.  There were so many names we could have picked but none of them seemed right.  Your Daddy loved the name Garret and its a strong and handsome name but it simply didn't seem right to me.  I loved the name Keegan but it didn't work well with our last name.  So, we made a list of names that we liked and went through them trying out different combinations until we found one that we really truly felt was just right for you - our littlest prince.

I knew I wanted another Irish name to compliment your big brother's and so we arrived at Colin for your first name.  Your name has many origins but the Gaelic once means: "cub" or "young pup".  This goes nicely with your brother's name which means "lover of hounds".  Hopefully this means that you two will get along very nicely!  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_(given_name)

Your middle name is Patrick.  This is Mommy's most favorite boys name in the entire world but neither I nor Daddy like the nickname Pat and didn't want you to ever be teased by someone who thought it would be funny to call you Patty.  This name is very special to Mommy and I hope that you wear it well as it means "nobleman." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_(given_name)

So, Colin Patrick J.... - we have given you a name - a name we believe is strong and will serve you well throughout your life.  But for right now, we have taken to calling you Baby Colin and your brother calls you Baby Doro.....he'll get there someday.

Hugs and Kisses and lots of anticipation,

Mommy