Month: January 2006

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Austen has a few nicknames already – maybe the name ‘Austen’ just isn’t cuddly enough? Mommy often calls her ‘Babycakes’ or ‘Sweetie,’ or under certain circumstances ‘Miss Fussypants.’ Mommy’s nickname for Daddy is ‘Sweet Pea;’ Daddy’s nickname for Mommy is ‘Lu Pea’ (or ‘Loopy’); and Austen’s nickname is ‘Swaddle Pea’ … because she needs to be swaddled in order to sleep well. To Grandpa Rodey, Austen is “Princess.”

When Mommy was younger, her mom (Grandma Judi) called her ‘Pumpkin’ — or “Lucinda Lynnet!” when she was in a disciplinary mode. Grandpa Earl often called his only daughter ‘Sour Puss.’

Daddy’s parents and family call him ‘Sunny’ (or ‘Sonny’) – a play on either the sun in the sky or son as in a male child.

During our New Year’s trip to Maryland, Abby West got confused by Austen’s name and began calling her “Baby Boston.” Yet, Davinder was happy to note that Emma, his playmate, can now say his name loud and clear: “DAVINDER!”

Austen bragging about her future status as a swinger … once she stops drooling constantly. But according to Uncle Rin, drooling once in a while is okay.