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Dear Abby: My grandson wants to call me ‘Mimi’
WorldGrandmother-grandson interaction
A 2-year-old grandson has started calling his grandmother 'Mimi', but the problem is that his other grandmother is already using the same nickname.
The grandmother is upset and seeking advice from Dear Abby on how to resolve the issue.
- Dear Abby advises a grandmother upset that her grandson's other grandma claimed the nickname 'Mimi' to collaborate on a new name with the boy.
- Coetzee/peopleimages.com - stock.adobe.com DEAR ABBY: My grandson is 2 and has started to call me “Mimi.” The problem is that his other grandmother chose Mimi for herself.
- My daughter-in-law is annoyed and does not want him calling me Mimi.
Key Takeaways
- The grandmother is upset and feels she should be able to use the nickname
- The daughter-in-law is annoyed and doesn't want the grandmother to be called 'Mimi' or 'Mom-Mom'
- The grandson calls his mother 'Ma-Ma'
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Expected Outcomes
- The grandmother and grandson may find a new nickname that works for everyone
Why It Matters
The issue affects the grandmother's relationship with her grandson and daughter-in-law
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- 11m agoPost (ZM): Dear Abby advises a grandmother upset that her grandson’s other grandma claimed the nickname ‘Mimi’ to collaborate on a new name with the bo
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