Well, it’s official. As of this day, the 13th of July, 2006, our second child will be, to borrow the tortured, albeit heartfelt formulation of Luca Brasi (from The Godfather), “a masculine child”. While knowing our baby’s gender may be considered a cause for celebration, it is also something which fills Tina with dread. Here are some possible names for our child, with their corresponding nicknames:
1. Manuel Jose Zamora Borra (Man Jo). To borrow from the immortal Rob Schneider, “I’m a he-bitch! A man-ho!”
2. Manuel Teodoro Camilo Zamora Borra (Manteka). Ang tegas naman ng dela naten!
3. Manuel Julio Zamora Borra (Man Jul). Ingat lang, baka mahulog sa Man Jul! (Which calls to mind my dad’s classic joke: “Sabi nila, bisaya ako…wala naman silang ebedensiya!”)
Please feel free either to add to the list or report me to Bantay Bata. At any rate, Tina and I have agreed that Manuel is a lovely name, which is probably why I’m doing my best to sabotage Manuel’s chances of ever living a normal, conflict-free childhood by burdening him with a ridiculous nickname.
Kidding aside, we feel that we are blessed to just even be anticipating a second child. Thank you for your prayers. God is good!
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