It happened, just like one would think it could only happen on TV or in daydreams.
On Sunday, the four of us, Brian, Anna, Noah and I had gone out to lunch, something we do not do very often at all. Brian and I had purchased a baby name book the day before, I had gone through it and picked out the names that I loved or maybe even liked.
The details are so daunting, I can remember Anna, our seven year old, pointing to Noah and saying “do you love this name.” A name I had approached both of them with, separately, earlier in the day. He replied with an enthusiastic “YES!” She asked Brian and I the same question.
I looked at Brian and said “is this his name?” And he said “yes!” The kids celebrated “THE BABY FINALLY HAS A NAME!” and I quickly covered my face with my hands to hide the tears that were stinging my eyes. Brian laughed at me.
It reminded me of when we found out he was a HE. It was just us.
It reminded me of how LOVED this boy is, that these four people were celebrating this day, his NAME day, a day that is etched in our hearts forever and I do believe that when this baby is born, this baby with this PERFECT name, he will know nothing other than love which already makes me the happiest person on this planet.
I just keep thinking about Sunday and how excited we all were at his name. What’s it going to be like with his presence? With him actually in our arms?
{please don’t be upset, but we are going to keep the name private for now…until he’s born…only 7.5 more weeks!}
Oh, what a wonderful day that must have been. Cherish those memories as a family of four. Cherish that the four of you so LOVE the fifth.
Cherish the time you have together in the next 7.5 weeks, and hold his name safe and close to your hearts, until he meets the world!!
Yea for choosing a name! I can’t wait to find out what it is (and see a cute, squishy baby too).
I think you’ve made the right decision. The world has needed another “Ichabod” for a very, very long time. Hee.
(I know you’ve picked another perfect name, FoldingLaundry family.)
so beautiful. I can’t wait to meet him in 7.5 weeks and learn of his perfect name, because I am positive it is going to be perfect.
That’s perfectly incredible, and incredibly perfect.
How fantastic! I can’t wait until he is here…
So happy for you guys. What a sweet memory. Only 7.5 weeks? Wow time is flying. I just found out I am expecting, so excited!
xoxo Abra
I think it’s absolutely wonderful that you make these kinds of decisions together as a family. (finding out it was a boy, picking his name, etc). I don’t know if a lot of parents do that or not, but I love it. Gonna try to remember that so I can do the same if/when I have one, too.
P.S. I’m going to try my hardest not to beat your sister up until she tells me the name. Who am I kidding? She could kick my arse.
That is so exciting! I don’t blame you at all for keeping it special for your family. I’m sure it is a beautiful and perfect name for your little boy.
It better be Maxwell Hammer. I’ve already embroidered several blankets with that name on it, so you know. Make it happen!
“Do you love this name?” Perfect criteria, perfectly asked, perfectly captured. Congrats to you and your family!
What a beautiful story! I wholeheartedly agree with keeping the name private until the baby is born. We did that with both our boys – only immediate family knew their names before they were born. It was hard at times, there were friends I REALLY wanted to tell. However, I’ve found that before the baby is born, everyone feels entitled to offer their “opinion” on the name. After the baby is born, there’s no opinion offering, it’s just his or her name!
Much as I want to know, I understand waiting. It’s so much easier for people to accept the name that you choose after the fact. Beforehand, they think you want opinions and you’ll never make anyone happy.
What a sweet, darling family you have! I cannot wait to meet him (in 7.5 weeks!)!
Yay! What a beautiful moment with your family
I love thinking about names. It was one of my favorite parts of being pregnant; the mystery and secrecy of talking with my baby and knowing that only my hubby and I knew what we were going to call him. I think it is sweet that your family picked out the name together,
I love this story and how you all chose the name together. I also think it’s just fine that you’re keeping it a secret, it just gives me one more thing to look forward to learning on Twitter when we’re all waiting for news!
LOL! But I thought the name we all agreed upon on Twitter was Maximus Hammer… was it Maxwell? Oh well, either way, Max Hammer is going to be so awesome. 
Congratulations – how wonderful his family can call him by his name now!!!
This is awesome. So many of my clients to not know the gender and do not share their choices for names until the birth. When you name him out loud on the day he arrives it will have an extra special ring to it. Congratulations.
i see nothing wrong with not having a name yet but very happy you found one!! we are still narrowing down with 5 weeks left but i do plan on keeping it a secret too!
Love this story! How sweet!
I want to be annoyed with you for teasing me like this. But I get it, and love you even more for it.
Here’s to the 7.5 weeks of all of us waiting impatiently!
I’m so glad you’ve chosen his name!
You will never forget the moment when you first hold him in your arms. It will bring you to tears still six months after he’s born.
There’s nothing like that moment when you gaze into the eyes of your much loved, much longed for, beautiful baby blessing.
Congrats on choosing a name that ALL of you love!
We had a name all picked out for Tucker (it had also been chosen for Perri, but she ended up being a she!) but when he came out, he just looked like a Tucker. So we changed from Benjamin to Tucker. And I’m so glad we did. He just IS a Tucker! 
What a joyful moment – it’s just perfect.
Congrats! It’s always nice to have that decision made. I had a similar experience when we named our youngest. Everyone started singing and cheering the name “Julia!” It was great!
Yay! We kept our names a secret too, in fact, we didn’t even agree on a middle name until the delivery room. Talk about slacker (and I’m usually so overly prepared)!
What a beautiful moment!
I’m so excited for you guys that you’ve chosen a perfect name – and that your little man will have a name to greet him! It’s so neat that you have let the “big kids” be so involved in these special moments!
Congrats on picking a name! I can not wait to hear it…in 7.5 weeks!!!
so perfect.
i love this so much.
I love this idea! So perfect. We had a cousin that did this and it made introductions that much more special.
Can’t wait!
You are all so sweet I just want to hug and kiss you! MWAH!
I’m so excited to meet him pretty soon and to know his name. And yes, he is SO, so loved…
What a fun and beautiful story!
The strength and bond that your family has is truly magical!
Your post made me tear up. What a wonderful moment for your family!
I can’t wait to “meet” him!
So beautiful.
Congratulations on your baby and that is a very sweet story. It is definitely something you will not forget.
Knowing the name is monumental. I would have cried, too. Anthony is named after my late Father in law. Dominic is a name I chose. I felt like I had a close relationship to him before he was born because I knew his name and talked to him all the time.
CONGRATS… what a very sweet story!
I’m expecting twin boys, and am having the hardest time coming up with one name, let alone two! Can’t wait to hear what you chose (and maybe even hear the runners up?)!
We have so many great memories of this pregnancy that I can’t imagine either, what it will be like when we’re getting memories of him in person.
I love these stories of his pregnancy journey and I can’t believe how emotional they make me.
Beautiful post!
Love it. love. it.
knowing that you all had that moment together brings tears to my eyes.
for realz
and I can’t wait to see HIM in your arms.
What a great moment for your family. Your son is so loved and will soon be welcomed into the world – how lucky he will be to be part of YOUR family! He is one blessed little guy! Congratulations.
Choosing the name is always the most exciting time. And it makes the pregnancy and the baby seem even more real.
Nell
That’s great that you choose a name…so exciting!
I love these beautiful family moments. Thank you for sharing them with us Beth. I just think it’s so amazing that you guys are being given these intimate moments and wonderful family time now, because, like you said, you probably won’t exactly get that when he is born. So awesome.
Plus it’s good to know he has a name. And it isn’t Nunu. I’m relieved for him.
Oh my goodness, I can’t wait to find out what his name is!!!!
I totally understand keeping such a delicious secret between the four of you. How cozy and private and full of laughter this little piece of information must feel to you!
Eee! Can’t wait to find out what it is!! IMHO, y’all are TERRIFIC “namers”.
So awesome! I can’t wait for your little man’s big debut! I cannot believe it’s only 7 weeks away!