Frances makes me think of that children's book series. I dont' remember what kind of animal she is, but...
Badger! Tea for Frances, Bedtime for Frances, Bread and Jam for Frances, Best Friends for Frances... all with some of the snarkiest made-up songs in late-20th c. children's books. yah... Burrell - you might want to pick some of those up for Franny. Iris is loving the songs. Singed, with an e.
Has anyone seen the Kevin Henkes book Chrysanthemum? It's about having an odd name - pretty good for the pull-up set.
I love Chrysanthemum. It's great when taught w/ a Cisneros piece "My Name" from
House on Mango Street.
sweet! I'll check that out.
You don't get up this early for work?!?
It's kind of ridiculous how often Bread and Jam for Frances comes up in my daily life.
ION, turns out that taking a 12-hour non-drowsy decongestant in the evening? Terrible idea. Really really bad. I spent a lot of time lying in bed last night listening to my ears ring.
My name isn't on that list! I'm astonished. I've always thought that Karen is the boringest, commonest name going. Maybe I'm becoming exotic.
My gram's name is Frances, Burrell, so it makes me think happy thoughts.
So was mine, but it was my bad grandma, so it's nice to see the name with a better carrier. (And who doesn't love Bedtime for Frances - nobody, that's who.)
My good grandma's name was Grace. And her middle name was Matilda. True fact.
My board name is number one! My name that seems so lovely and unique! I am so sad!
Also, I cannot stop laughing over Sheryls multiple posting. I think I am a little punchy already!
Oh, I think we all know how popular the name "Amy" was in the 70's. Hence, my reason for changing Emma to Emeline shortly before she was born.
Today is Big Grading Day. Pray for me.
I wish I knew when Jessica dropped out of the top 100. It was in the top 10 for at least 5 years before and after I was born, but seems to have gone completely out of fashion at some point when I wasn't paying attention.