The Odds

545

That was where the name Kieran ranked in popularity in the U.S. in 2004.

As of last year it had moved up to 530.

When Kevin & I found out I was pregnant (with Kieran) we decided to keep the name a secret until he was born (much to the dismay & consternation of my sis).

We did a good job too.

All we told was that it would be an Irish name.

Then on May 1, 2004 Kieran finally made his debut.

During my pregnancy I took a fantastic prenatal yoga class.

After Kieran was born I checked in with my yoga instructor to tell her about delivery & his name.

Then she told me another girl from my class had her son about a week after Kieran.

You'll never guess what his name is.

That's right--Kieran.

Even spelled the same.

I wondered how long it would take in a city our size for our path to cross with the other Kieran.

Five years.

He's been coming to Kieran's Sunday school class.

What are the odds?