Kate to Clair

The morning after the baby was born, David was holding her and talking to her why got a shower and tried to pull myself together. He said to me, I kept wanting to call her clear instead of Kate. The topic of her name was a frequent one we discussed, because I just wasn't sure that it was perfect yet. Since I was so confused, I suggested that on day two she masquerade as Clair and we decide what suits her best. David agreed.

It was pretty clear by mid afternoon that Clair seem to suit her better than Kate. I was worried about disappointing my sister, and I was worried how the kids would take the name change. We decided to go through the evening and talk to the kids about her name change. Ellie thought it was fantastic. She had wanted her sister to be called Clair pretty much during the whole pregnancy. I think David and Ellie knew something that I didn't, as in the end she is clearly Our Clair Vonita Cummings! Her name suits her.

I often call her my little Claire bear.