I want to change my name.

Last night out of the blue Jonah told me that he wanted to change his name. I asked him what he would like for his new name to be and why he wanted a new name. He told me that his name was B O R I N G and that he would like his new name to be Matt or Scott. I did not ask anymore about it and we headed up to bed. As we were saying our prayers he asked again if he could change his name.

I told him that when he was in my tummy that we prayed about it and that God really wanted us to have Jonah. He got really upset and buried his face in his pillow. I asked him to "sleep on it" and see what he thought about it in the morning. We said goodnight and walked out of the room.

A minute or so later I heard crying and not just a whimper, it was full on sobbing. I went in and Jonah was very upset. Of course Luke said, "oh Jonah, its just a name, stop crying." I asked him what was wrong and he proceeded to tell me that he did NOT like his name and it was BORING and he wanted to be called Matt or Scott.

I asked him if someone at school made fun of him and he told me no. I asked if someone on the bus made fun of him and he said no. I told him that he could tell mommy anything and tried to comfort him. He continued to tell me that nothing happened at school and that he just wanted to change his name. He continued to cry and I told him I loved him and said goodnight.

It was really hard to see him so upset. I know that is not even a big problem but it really broke my heart to see him like that.

When I went to wake them up this morning I was sure NOT to say Jonah and just talk to him. He did not say one word about it and neither did I. Let's hope when he comes home it stays that way :)