Children

A strange phenomenon occurs when Isaiah and Caleb are sitting still enough to process their thoughts. It often times happens in the car when they are watching the world and something seems to catch their eye. I like to call this phenomenon "random questions".
Isaiah is typically more outgoing and curious, while Caleb tends to be more quiet and agreeable. While they have very different personalities, they both play a very important role in these conversations.
For example, not too long ago, the boys and I were driving in the car. I was lost in my own thoughts while the boys were tightly buckled in their seats. (I have learned that if Isaiah is given even a few inches of slack in his seatbelt, he goes straight for my headrest and pulls it up then pushes it down...constantly!) So, I emphasize the word "tightly", because he can not move, he can only think.
Visualize this conversation:
Isaiah: Mom, what is my sisters name going to be?
Mom: I am not really sure yet. What names do you like?
Isaiah: Oh, I am thinking something like Gabriella, Megan..Ooh I've got the perfect name... Skecher!
Caleb: Yeah, Skecher
Isaiah: Mom, is Skecher a boys name or a girls name?
Mom: No, Skecher is the name of a shoe company, I don't think we will name her that.
Isaiah: But I really like that name, Skechers are the awesomest shoes.
Caleb: Yeah, Skecher
Mom: Okay, I will think about it, but let's think of some other names in the meantime.

The boys are getting really excited to meet their sister. They ask daily when she is going to come home and have even started writing notes to her. It has been fun to see them prepare and talk about how they are going to help take care of her.
It has been so good for them to be involved in the whole process, even when it comes down to having them help pick out a name. And who knows, maybe their sister will have a nickname that when heard, brings to mind a shoe!