She has so much hair! Blond hair sticking out all over her head, tightly curled fingers and legs that rubber band back in place if you were to pull them straight - but who would do that to a newborn? She has deep furrows in her brow, as if she has been worrying throughout her gestation about what was going to happen next.
Worrying is a family trait - and she has been named after the worrying side of the family. Mary, after our aunt - the first Murphy child, who spent many years worrying about her father, her siblings, her nieces and nephews, and then the grands - but never really worrying much about herself. She gave everything. And Alice, after our mother, the last Murphy child, who has continued the tradition of worrying, but always in the calmest, most optimistic way.
Mary Alice, welcome to an amazing family - your mom and dad are some of the kindest, most joy-filled people I know. Your siblings will take care of you; and you will always have a special place in the heart of your Auntie. There is nothing to worry about!
Put Up Your Dukes
20 hours ago
Congratulations, Auntie Ellen. I love the use of rubber band as a verb-- it fits perfectly!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet ending--may Mary Alice never worry because everything is going to be alright. (Perhaps my favorite names of all time :)
ReplyDeleteYay! Congratulations! It sounds like she's off to a fabulous start with a powerful, well-thought out name.
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