I Am Happy Today Because . . .

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AnnaMarie

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Well, it makes me sound like I am from a holler in an unexplored area of the Adirondacks. Not that that is bad, but I am as urban is it comes.
Now, you are definitely a Nana!:heart:

I think it's just mean for a DIL to make the decision. It's what YOU will be called, probably by all your grandkids, so you should get to pick.

(((Haunted))) I haven't asked what the other grandparents will be called. Wouldn't bother me if they wanted Nana, too, though.

No reason they can't have the same name if they want. Kids are smart.

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My grandparents were Meme and Pepe. (Pronounced more like Maymee and Paypee.) When my first was born I asked if that's what My mom and dad wanted to be called. I think my mom swore at me in French, lol.

When I referred to MIL as "grandma" she got really upset. She wanted to be called Nana. That was a bit difficult for me because, to me, Nana is the hired help. I got over that....she was called by what she wanted. And I should explain, I eventually realized she was upset at the name Grandma. Being referred to as so-and-so's grandmother made her proud....she just really hated that name.
 

Haunted

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I think it's just mean for a DIL to make the decision. It's what YOU will be called, probably by all your grandkids, so you should get to pick.



No reason they can't have the same name if they want. Kids are smart.

~~~

My grandparents were Meme and Pepe. (Pronounced more like Maymee and Paypee.) When my first was born I asked if that's what My mom and dad wanted to be called. I think my mom swore at me in French, lol.

When I referred to MIL as "grandma" she got really upset. She wanted to be called Nana. That was a bit difficult for me because, to me, Nana is the hired help. I got over that....she was called by what she wanted. And I should explain, I eventually realized she was upset at the name Grandma. Being referred to as so-and-so's grandmother made her proud....she just really hated that name.

I have to agree with your MIL, the words grandmother/grandma sound to my ear, hard and harsh.
 

Haunted

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I got a nice chunk of change deposited in my bank account this morning! I have set it up to pay off 4 bills that I have! Me so happy!!
Plus finding out that my man has gotten me an engagement ring!
This is wonderful Mz pegasus!!!! Getting those bills off your back and a sparkle on your finger!!! NOW THAT'S A HAPPY, HAPPY DAY!! WOOOOHOOOO!!!!! BIG HUGS!!