That Sunday, she had claimed Baa Baa as her own and would not let
it go. Apparently, this runs in the
family as I did the same thing at a friend’s house when I was a kid. I still have Baby Beans. She is
irresistibly cute. Like my mom before
me, I simplified the minute and just let the cranky child bring the baby doll home.
The legitimate doll from Grandma still does not have a name. A few weeks ago, right as our youngest turned two, I realized it was around this age that our oldest named her baby. So that afternoon, during those never-ending
winter hours between napping and Daddy, I asked my little one what she might
like to call her doll.
I got nothing.
I went on to point to each of us in the room, including the
dog, and said our names. I then pointed to the doll and waited for my often goofy little girl to produce a name out of thin air.
I got nothing.
I was a little disappointed, though not surprised that she
didn’t perform. Her sister before her had
magically, though curiously, proclaimed her baby doll’s name to be “Sticker” the
first time I had asked. That same sister
had been coloring nearby during our brief back and forth about baby.
Genetically incapable of minding her own business for too long,
my big one eventually piped up without looking up, “You should name her
Cracker.”
The hilarity of this suggestion hit me immediately. I dissolved into giggles as my two girls sat
silent and eyed me with suspicion. I braced myself on their tiny table, shaking
crayons to the floor. I simply could not
get over how ridiculous it would sound; Sticker and Cracker.
“I want your sister to pick the name herself, but thank you, honey,”
I managed to squeak out after a while, wiping tears from my eyes.
I have since named the baby myself. I call her Freesia as she is dressed in pink
and purple and I love the flower. The
name has yet to catch on. The doll’s
owner can’t even pronounce it. She can,
however, say cracker as clear as a bell.
The doll should remain nameless, it will reduce the separation anxiety after you return it to the church.
ReplyDeleteFunny names and cute pic. We had a cat named Kee-Cat when I was a kid. He started as a stray, and we could never think of a real name, and then we had him as Kee-Cat for 14 years.
ReplyDeleteKids always come up with the craziest names, and it's never what we suggest, haha! We now have a cat named "Wom." (There is absolutely no reason that he's named that). And I love the story behind Baa Baa!
ReplyDeleteWe go to super small church so I basically just told the nursery worker we were taking her. I fully intended to bring her back the very next week, but she has found a good home here with us
Deletewhat a motley crew and cute story!
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading!
DeleteYou know she's not naming her 'cause Baa Baa is here to stay, right? haha
ReplyDeleteI kinda like "Cracker", but then again, I am horrible at naming things (just ask my past and present animals). What a sweet story!
ReplyDeleteI kind of do too :)
DeleteI don't think you'll be able to get rid of Baa Baa anytime soon!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite phrase was "Genetically incapable of minding her own business for too long." Those few words say so much!
ReplyDeleteYep. She gets that ALL from me.
DeleteI think dolls are so creepy and funny. Probably because I have all boys? Cracker makes me laugh. When I let my boys name things, they choose names like Snakey and DogFace...or else they name their toys after their friends. I love to hear how the kids name things.
ReplyDeleteMy friend's sister named her black baby doll (she is white) Spatula. best. name. ever.
DeleteOh, funny! My older daughter (5.5 years) names all of her dolls Sarah or something that rhymes with Sarah. The twins (two in two weeks) don't name things yet. I can't wait until they do because I love it!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to the twins!! (and congrats to you on making it this far with them!)
DeleteSo cute! I have a feeling it'll be Cracker that sticks (pun intended...)!
ReplyDeleteHA. Good one.
Delete"you should call her cracker."
ReplyDeleteI'm dying, that is hilarious. Love that you have two little girls. I am one of three girls, and sisters are the best!
My girls never want to name things, or I should say, my youngest wants to name everything Isabella. Where's the creativity? I would take Cracker in a heartbeat :)
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