We have made no progress on a name for HSM. We have no short list, no list at all. There is no list. The list right now is "Pablo", for our very favoritest Backyardigan and because it is one of Z.'s favorite words. No matter that none of us are Spanish-speaking. Or of hispanic origin. "Pablo" is the beginning and the end of the list.
This has suddenly become very important because WE GOT OUR LOA! Well, we don't have it yet but it is in the hands of our contact at the agency and we will have it tomorrow. The paperwork. Is here. Our paperwork. I wasn't even going to begin hoping until December 15, having September 17 as our LID. It is here, and it was dated on Thursday in the PRC.
We hope to travel in January. Hope, hope, hope, hope, hope. January. We may be meeting our son in January.
Time to figure out a name. And shop. And panic, just a bit.
Posted by grrlTravels at December 10, 2007 11:32 AMWow!
Congratulations...and January? What?
Good luck on coming up with a name for your handsome new little one!
Posted by: Julia at December 10, 2007 12:55 PMcongratulations!
Posted by: c at December 10, 2007 1:33 PMLOA?? Wow!! Congratulations! I agree, boys names are sooo hard. I have about 5 more girl names that I love, but boys names??
Some that we like: Aidan, Elijah, Elliott, Quinn, Owen, Oliver, Simon, Jacob...wish there were more to offer. Good luck and travel in Jan. seems very likely. Start packing!
Posted by: Bobbi JO at December 10, 2007 1:43 PMCongratulations! That is a big milestone. I'm so excited for you. My current favorite boy's name is Sawyer. But I know you will come up with something wonderful.
Posted by: Sister Carrie at December 10, 2007 3:11 PMYeah! China in January is lovely!
Posted by: Jen at December 10, 2007 3:19 PMOh how exciting! Congratulations!! What a great holiday gift and a wonderful way to start the New Year.
Posted by: Jennifer at December 10, 2007 4:17 PMCongratulations! You'll soon be hugging that adorable nameless boy. How about a short name that would be easy for Z to pronounce and also ends in an o: Leo? Theo? Best wishes for speedy travel.
Posted by: Donna at December 10, 2007 4:43 PMYeah!! Hoping for Jan. with you!
Naming kids is so much fun. You'll find a great name.
Are you going to do a travel blog, like you did when you traveled to meet Z?
Posted by: Mayhem at December 10, 2007 6:16 PMCongrats! What wonderful news for your family!
Posted by: Lisa at December 10, 2007 6:41 PMyou know you are now going to have to refer to him as Pablo on your blog forever.... right? Becasue it's stuck, and Pablo it is, at least for the internets....
Posted by: Mortimer's Mom at December 10, 2007 7:46 PMOh, congratulations on your LOA!!!!!! (That's what we're waiting not-so-patiently for.) How about Ivo? I dunno, I just like that name.
Posted by: Brooklyn Mama at December 10, 2007 8:02 PMOh wow, that is exciting and nerve racking and exciting and nerve racking and exciting and so on!
Posted by: Debberoo at December 10, 2007 8:04 PMWow! Wow!! That's great news!!!
Posted by: Tracie at December 10, 2007 9:01 PMI have no idea what an LOA is, but travel in January sounds awesome! Congrats!! And good luck on the name - boy names are way harder than girl's, I think. I really liked "Teddy" (short for Theodore) but Hubby nixed it... actually we had a whole list of names we couldn't agree on, but that one was my fave. I'm sure you guys will find a good name, if not before you travel, maybe after you meet him and see a little of his personality?
Posted by: Christina at December 10, 2007 9:47 PMYay! congratulations!
Posted by: OmegaMom at December 11, 2007 1:05 AMWow! Congratulations! I am so excited for you all!
Posted by: Amyesq at December 11, 2007 10:36 AMSo happy for you! Wishing you speedy TA and quick CA. Congratulations~
Jill
Posted by: Jill at December 11, 2007 2:05 PMOh that's fantastic news!
And you'll pick a wonderful name. You have form.
Congrats!!! And PLEASE don't go with Pablo. Because everyone will think he is a penguin....
Posted by: spacemom at December 11, 2007 4:14 PMWoo Hoo! Congratulations- and hope it works out for January!
Posted by: KD at December 12, 2007 7:57 AMWow! Fantastic news!!! Can't wait to hear the name.
Posted by: Katie J at December 12, 2007 11:50 AMCongratulations on the LOA. January is a lovely time in China, you can even sit outside and have a meal in Guangzhou! In a sweater!
As for Pablo, I say go with it. Friends announced that they would name their child Wolfgang if it was a boy. It wasn't, but we still call her "Wolfie."
Posted by: mama d at December 12, 2007 10:24 PMI say you name him Turk. What do you say?
Posted by: Shelba at December 13, 2007 9:38 PMCongratulations! Start packing up warm sweaters!
What a wonderful holiday gift!
Posted by: ashley at December 14, 2007 1:11 AMCongratulations on your LOA! We received ours at the same time. Maybe we will meet in Guangzhou. Good luck with the name. Looks like you have to come up with it soon!
Hooray!!!!!!!! Congratulations!
Posted by: Jen at December 17, 2007 7:35 PMWe are traveling the 17th to the 31st. Will we see you in Guangzhou?
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