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12.15.2011

dear husband-to-be,

i think i want to name our first child phinneus. (given it's a boy, of course).

i re-read a separate peace last spring and now the notion is not to be dislodged.

think of it: we'll call him finny when he's little, finn as he grows older and self-conscious of youth.

and the name'll serve as a compass of sorts. a benchmark, a weight tying him to fealty and courage and the pursuit of joy.

i don't know why it's been on my mind as of late. but now it's written down so i can stop worrying about trying to remember or the encroaching curtain of forgetfulness.

take this for what you will.


love, love,

yours. ever yours.

15 comments:

Maria said...

Love that name, so so much!

Spratt said...

That book is quickly coming up in my reading queue. I am excited to read it!

katilda said...

i understand. i feel the same way about the name atticus.

Brissa said...

i remember reading that book in high school and falling in love with it. what a fantastic name.

Mary said...

Oh I just love the name Finn. Love.

jackie said...

what a strong name. and finn is so dreamy :) go for it.

Anonymous said...

my best name ideas always come from reading a good book or watching a sappy movie. *sigh*

Laura said...

That's one of my all-time favorite books. All of my children will be named after book characters. Good choice.

Jo said...

I've not read A Separate Peace, but now I'm curious.
And Finn...I knew a boy from Norway named Finn. He moved away when I was eight. I've never forgotten, and always loved, that name...that wonderful name.

Alyssa said...

Such an awesome name! And I love "Dear husband to be." :)

heatherhxo said...

I nanny a four year old named Finnian, Finny for short. He's such a sweet little thing. Your children will be beautiful. :)

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Mackenzie said...

yes yes a million times yes.

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sarahannnoel said...

Okay. YES. Love the name.
reverie.