The cutest toes

My friend Tracy found my blog months ago. We've corresponded and talked on the phone. She was pregnant with a baby boy with a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. We've talked about those early mixed up feelings, about worries, joys and regular old baby stuff (plumbing, nursing, sleeping, choosing a name).

For some reason, she and her husband didn't take up my suggestion for a name for the little guy. I was trying to come up with a name that would give him character, one that would indicate how tough he really is going to be--a fighter. My name for him is Snake.

Go figure, they chose to name him William Leonidas--William for William Wallace (definitely a fighter), and Leonidas for a King of Sparta (a descendant of Heracles according to Greek mythology, who possessed much of Heracles' strength and bravery). How about that! What an amazing gift of a name!!

Here he is.

Wonderfully made!

Perfect, from toe to head.

Welcome sweet Snake! You did a good job picking out your mom and dad, sister and brother! We look forward to watching you and your family grow in love and joy!