It’s a boy!

Posted on 02. Sep, 2008 by Kyle in Personal

Kristy and I ventured off to the doctors today for another appointment. On the way, we had what’s become a familiar and frequent conversation; the “what do you think it’s going to be?” one. Then inevitably, the question of name comes up. I’m stuck. I can think of a bunch of girl names I like but not so much with the boy. I often chose to opt-out of the conversation. Since the gender is unknown, the conversation is pointless…until today.

In case your wondering what you’re looking at, just look in the middle. Those are two legs and a…yup. You guessed it. No shame in his game.

While it’s fun to think about having another baby, when I found out that it was a boy, it immediately felt different than with Savannah. Here’s why:

  • He’ll learn what being a man means from me, and sometimes it won’t be by what I say
  • He’ll watch and learn of my weaknesses; which will give him the desire to be different and better, but not in a “dad you suck” kind of way
  • His perspective of God, the ultimate “Father” will be molded by me, his earthly father
  • His drive and ambition will be directed by what he sees in me…even when I work late into the evening
  • His love and respect for women will be developed by how I respect, love and cherish both Kristy and Savannah; nobody else will have more influence regarding this, than me
  • What’s important to me, will be important to him … even I don’t see it until he’s 32
  • Finally, my branch of the Chowning name will live on another generation

January 17, 2009, here we come!

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8 Responses to “It’s a boy!”

  1. Freedom

    02. Sep, 2008

    OMG! Congrats you guys! We have a boy due any minute- literally! I love your list, ’tis so true. You’ll be an awesome dad, no doubt!
    Check out my blog sometime, keepin’ up with old friends is the best. HOpe all is well in Nashvegas. And I hope our paths will cross again one day!
    YAYAYYAAYYYYY!!!!

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  2. cara

    02. Sep, 2008

    Kyle, that is so exciting. those insights are wonderful. here’s to plenty of good name ideas!
    cara

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  3. misi

    03. Sep, 2008

    You are such a great role model!!!
    Congrats, and love you both!!!

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  4. Jessica Wolstenholm

    03. Sep, 2008

    Yay! Congrats. This guy is going to be quite a man with a daddy like you!

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  5. Bethany Roe

    06. Sep, 2008

    How VERY exciting Kyle!! Give Kristy my congratulations- I am thrilled for you all, and that is a WONDERFUL perspective and insight to have!

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  6. kelli :)

    07. Sep, 2008

    your heart is amazing…..your family is blessed!!!

    i am SUPER excited for you & Kristy….and miss you guys like crazy!

    Big HUGE hugs!
    kelli :)

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  7. The Secret Life of Kat

    10. Sep, 2008

    Congratulations!

    We have two girls and our third is a boy. It’s been SO fun to have a little boy. I knew it would be fun for Jimmy but I had no idea how much I would completely melt around this little guy.

    You and Kristy are in for a treat.

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  8. Freedom

    09. Feb, 2010

    OMG! Congrats you guys! We have a boy due any minute- literally! I love your list, 'tis so true. You'll be an awesome dad, no doubt!
    Check out my blog sometime, keepin' up with old friends is the best. HOpe all is well in Nashvegas. And I hope our paths will cross again one day!
    YAYAYYAAYYYYY!!!!

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