Lisa Bonnema

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These are a few of her favorite things…

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For the record, here are a few of Emma’s current favorites, most of which are slowly driving me insane. Yet, there’s nothing like that smile and squeal any time she is able to experience any one of them. I just keep telling myself that there will be new favorites soon. Right???

  • Favorite saying: “Daddy/Mommy, what ‘cha doooooin’?”
  • Favorite song: Down in My Heart (sung by Bob and Larry of course!)
  • Favorite shoes: hot pink Crocs (still…)
  • Favorite book: Sophie and Sam (a.k.a. “Sophie and Sam: When to Say ‘Yes’ and When to Say ‘No'”) We must read this at every potty break and before nap and bed time. She especially likes the stories about Lola and Lucy.

  • Favorite food: watermelon (even though she seems to get a rash around her mouth every time she eats it, so we’re taking a break.)
  • Favorite toy: Smooshy (a pink ‘beanie’ bear that she has suddenly grown very fond of, even though she’s had it since she was born.) Of course, she still loves Minnie and baby!
  • Favorite thing to do: it’s a 3-way tie between jumping up and down like a nut ball; going to the park; and “checking e-mail,” which is really looking up Mickey or Elmo on the computer. Why oh why did I ever introduce her to this???

    • No Instincts

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    So when I was pregnant with Emma, I was sure I was having a boy. Not sure why, but I was certain of it. I was drawn to blue and “boy” things, and had my mind set on football games and a huge appetite. The only indicators of girl were the fact that “Emma” just sounded so natural to me. Like I was meant to have an Emma. That, and my two dreams that revealed girl. Of course, I ignored those signs and was totally floored to hear “It’s a girl” when Miss Emma arrived. I was so excited, but felt so silly for calling this poor baby a “he” for the 9 months she was in my belly!

    So on to this baby…

    Again, our girl name (Kendall Faith) just feels right. But maybe it’s because I can picture a sweet face and bouncing pigtails more easily now. Either way, it sits well with me, and I know it is the perfect name if we have another girl.

    Now, my “gut” says boy because 1. these kicks are really, really strong and 2. My dreams have been boy. And while we’re not set on a boy name just yet, our top choice at the moment — Austin Bernard (my maiden name) — is starting to feel right. So I am back to football games and a stocked fridge.

    BUT…the last few nights I’ve had two dreams and both clearly showed I was having a girl.

    What the heck? Do I have any maternal instincts in me at all?