Nicknames

I often wonder how some people go through life without nicknames. Like, how did your parents and you convince everyone to not shorten your name? I’m honestly not a fan of naming a baby one thing with the intent to call them another. I truthfully picked all 3 (almost 4, but we won’t get into her name) of my kids names with full intention of only calling them by their full names. But sooner, like way sooner, than later they all had nicknames and soon I was calling them by said nicknames. And I’m not talking nickname nicknames I’m talking – Michael – Mike, Kristen – Kris, Zachary – Zack, James – Jim…etc etc. Both Mike and I come from families where everyone has a nickname!! 

Kamryn quickly became Kam

Logan instantly was Logi

And before I could get over announcing her name Kensington was Kensie

I actually asked Mike recently if he thought I could change it up and we could drop Kensie completely and only call her Kensington. He looked at me like I was crazy, naturally…I’m used to that. I just really really love her full name and I really really wish more people used it. Sigh….but I digress, 99.9% of people call her Kensie and probably will continue to. 

With #4 I’m trying really hard to choose a name that won’t be shortened. Think I’ll have any luck?? Guess we’ll see!

Speaking of #4, I get to see her precious face Tuesday when I go in for an ultrasound. I can hardly wait! With only 11 weeks until her due date I’m really looking forward to seeing some facial structure and trying to guess who she looks like. Seeing how Logan and Kensington look exactly alike I’m hoping this time we get a mini-Kamryn. Although, I don’t know if my heart could handle another blue eyed red headed baby!! Be still my heart!!! Fingers crossed!!

And because it’s too cute for words….here’s a pic of my babies excited for the snow!