Shelly's current list of baby names includes Salami, Abiva, Kaiza ("That's a kind of name you know!") and Balujah. I'm always amazed at how kids can think outside the box, make up words and names that no one's ever heard before and then they (the kids) are surprised when we have no idea what they're saying. I just try not to laugh when I hear the funny names because I know she really wants me to take her seriously.
Archer wants the baby's name to be Elijah David. He might be onto something there...
Archer rode his bike around the block yesterday and Shelly and I watched from the back yard to make sure all was going well. As he approached a point where he'd be only a hundred feet away from us we called his name and waved to see if he'd wave back. He was too focused on biking and didn't hear but Shelly kept calling him, hoping he'd see her. "Archer Bell! Archer Bell!" We call her "Shelly Bell" sometimes so I guess it was only a matter of time before she transferred her nickname onto her brother. When I told Archer about it later he just laughed and gave me a look that said, "my little sister, she's so silly sometimes."
I remember when they were little and I could hold them both at once, carry them and dance with them and snuggle them together with me. It was a relief when they could each walk on their own and I didn't HAVE to carry them anymore. But now Archer's grown enough that I CAN'T carry him, much less both of them together. Another time has passed, not to be brought back again because the kids don't get smaller, they just keep growing up. I'm looking forward to our newest child and being able to carry and dance with and snuggle him for years to come. And I'm also looking forward to Archer continuing to climb onto my lap, even when he's too big, because he still wants to cuddle and hug and kiss me. I wonder how long that will last?
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