Since being here, in La Center, for a really long time past when we thought we would be, (thank you tax audit), Andrew and I have seen a lot of people that we haven't talked to since we lived in this area four years ago. And inevitably, they ask our kids what their names are.
Everything goes fine until Drew tells people his name.
"Doobie."
We often call Drew "Drewby", and the kid has no idea his name is actually Andrew. Unfortunately, he also can't pronounce his R's, and so it sounds like we named him after the recreational drug we were using when we conceived him.
We weren't, and we didn't, but that's what it sounds like.
You should see the looks we get.
That is so great! btw, we miss you guys!
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking about you today. I'm so glad you're back! How have you been??
ReplyDeleteSo far, we've been okay with nicknames. My husband just taught our 2 yr old daughter his name and now she yells it in random places. And it sounds like some kind of toddler swear word instead of his actual name. Pretty funny.
Hey you!! Happy to see you around here today...with your doobie and all. Now that's a funny nickname there! Probably went over great in Utah?
ReplyDeleteWe've called our son Pumpkin Head at home for years, but luckily for him that name doesn't leave the house.
That is hilarious. Gunnar now informs people that his name is "Gun" when asked, which gets us some strange looks, too!
ReplyDeleteYou don't happen to have a daughter named Mary Jane do you?
ReplyDeleteI think people are probably pretty doobie-ous that you called him Doobie for real (sorry couldn't resist!) :)
ReplyDeleteI love this Bethany. Last night I was walking out the door with the little boy I nanny, and I go "let's blow this joint" and for the first time in my life I was suddenly aware of the alternate meaning for that phrase. I'm dumb. But I guess I finally figured it out because I was checking what was coming out of my mouth because the mom was there, and the little boy's guitar teacher who literally leaves a cloud of pot smoke behind him wherever he goes (he's a lot of fun) had just left
ReplyDeleteRiiiight, Bethany. Glad you're back.
ReplyDeleteWe have a friend and his last name is Doobie....it's also his nickname because come on, it's pretty epic.
ReplyDeleteBahahaha. I love that. I almost want to name my son Doobie now.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome!! You have to get that on video to save forever! (Also for his first date.)
ReplyDeleteAwww...everybody needs a little Doobie now and then!
ReplyDeleteReminds me of my son - tells everyone he can't wait to go back to "Doobie Beach."
(Our annual trip to Dewey Beach, Delaware)
I've missed you, Bethany!!
doobie. jaysus, that's hysterical.
ReplyDeleteSo funny. Claire used to tell people her name was Pickle -- which is what Matt always called her when she was little. :)
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