December 15 – “Princess in Process”

Well, what a Christmas present we received yesterday.  Not a present, really.  More like an announcement of a present to come.  And I got a kick out of how Kel made it public.  First he posted on FaceBook, “Luke or Leia?”  Then after the ultrasound results came back, he posted a picture of Princess Leia.  Not that they are really going to name their number four child after the Star Wars royalty.  Hers is just one of the names suggested by the current horde of males that reside under their roof.  I have heard Hannah as another possibility.  I understand that name would have a fortunate biblical connection to match the others in the family, not to mention a certain “preferred female friend” that Jachin has fond memories of. 

They did call us before the news went public on FaceBook.  Kel knows his Mom well.  She would have haunted him forever if they hadn’t.  Very sweet FaceTime call it was.  Micah made the actual announcement after some difficulty getting connected.  He seemed pleased enough.  Jachin remained noncommittal.  I think those two are somewhat disappointed, though.  A baby sister means they have a lot of work ahead of them.  After all, who else is there to watch out for the little princess … for the rest of her life?  A life sentence of bodyguard duty.  Talk about job security.  I know cousin Cailyn will be ecstatic that she will finally have another girl around (at least until she learns that this new female could be an interloper of attention).  Josiah was still unconvinced.  He understands that there is a little baby in Mommy’s tummy, but this whole thing about it being a girl just can’t be true, can it? 

I think Josiah’s uncertainty may have affected his choice of music.  He did a lot of singing to himself when they were here last night.  I was able to recognize some his renditions.  Jingle Bells was there.  I managed to piece together Zaccheus was a Wee Little Man.  But his favorite for the evening was one I still don’t get.  Oh, the words were clear enough, I just don’t have a clue what the song was supposed to be.  Have you ever heard, “I the coconut in the coconut tree”?  I even looked it up online.  Best I could do was “The Lime in the Coconut” (definitely a classic), and one song about being in love in Hawaii under the coconut trees.  We had some fun singing along with Google, but got no help on Josiah’s performances.  I guess it was a special creation in honor of Baby Leia (or whatever name ends up sticking on that tiny little princess in process).  And how do Nana and DadDad feel about the whole thing?  Bring her on.  Plenty of hugs and kisses to go around.  All I ask is the chance to dance with her at her wedding. 

Psalms 47:5-6 says, “God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the Lord amid the sounding of trumpets.  Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.”

Father, thank you for the miracles that babies bring, no matter how old they get.  Amen.