What’s in a name? To my family – everything! In the Thompson home you have two given
names: your legal name and your nickname…most commonly referred to by the
latter.
Dad: Sonny Boy (to the
cousins)
Mom: Mom the bomb (to the kids) and Besto
(to dad)
Katie: Clarabell
Anna: Anna Banana, Queen of the Monkeys (to
eric) and Boofer
Alison: Spank-a-bum, spank, crank-a-bum (on
occasion)
Eric: Pal, Waggles,
Lizard Bro (to Jim), or if you are really
ambitious…
peanutbutterporkerplannerpreacherportapottypopularpiouspumpkineater-
punnyproselytingpartyanimalprofoundporkerpal!
Whoopie: Lauren.
Oh wait…
Lauren: Whoopie
(sometimes I feel like my given name is actually Whoopie. In fact, little Grace thinks that
really is my “for real” name! Precious.)
Now you may be thinking,
what about the in-laws? Don’t they
feel left out? Oh no, we have
names for them too!
Ryan: Speed Millar
Alex: Alejandro de la noche como estas?
Alex: Alejandro de la noche como estas?
John: Jiggity
Ryan F: Iron Man
And then you may ask,
well what about your cousins?
Never fear! The Kents
follow along with:
Kelly: SRE, Sonny Boy
Connie: Sistren
Jamie: James
Justin: Mutt (back in the
day)
Charlie: Chuck
Joey: Yo aka
yohefeshphine
Tony: Bubs, Bag-a-donuts
Rachael: Ray, So-very
I love nicknames. I think they are so endearing. I love when my cute little nieces and
nephews call me Whoopie :) And just so you know how serious I am about my
nickname, take a gander…
Top Left: My dad held onto that card for A YEAR!! Whoopie Pie Kit: Even my dear mother-in-law sent me a birthday box with a little "Whoopie Love" |