Thursday, October 15, 2009

What's in a name?

Those of you that know me well are already more than aware of my obsessive need to name my baby as soon as possible. I started looking at names the day we found out we were pregnant. The day the doctor told us we would be having a boy I was just sure that we could pick something out that night :)

I was 200% wrong. We finally agreed to a name that we both like late last week. Noah (insert middle name unknown) Cao. Now, I like Noah but as each day passes I wonder if it is the right name. I feel bad because I pressured Binh to decide on a name with me but now I feel like it may not be the right name for him. After all, what's in a name? Should the actual meaning of the name matter? What about the actual origin? Does anyone care about that? I feel such pressure to choose the right name. I mean after all, it's going to be his name for the rest of his life! Feel free to give me any input on this subject.

In addition to everything else that is going on, I have been thinking more and more about the prospect of going back to school. It would have to be an online degree program as I have a rapidly growing family and a full time job. I realize it would be incredibly difficult being a mom, wife, manager and student. However, I truly feel like I am ready and want to go back to school. To at least get started. I worry that if I continue to put it off and wait then it will be another 8 years before I get around to it. I don't even necessarily want to leave my current job. I really just want to go to school and get a degree. Maybe I am crazy? Guess we shall see :)