Wednesday, April 18, 2012

ABC Wednesday: N is for...

N is for Nicknames...that's Miss Ninja to you.

When my younger daughter was 11, we were filling out an information form for school. The form had a place for given name, middle name, surname...and a place for "known as" (or some such wording.) My daughter asked what that was about. I explained that it was for people who normally go by something other than their given name. "Ohhhh," she said, "can I put Miss Ninja??" Trying to hold back great gasping guffaws of laughter so as not to offend her because she asked her question in all earnestness, I replied no, it wasn't actually for pretend names, it was for people who go by a nickname, like Bob instead of Robert, or are usually called by their middle name instead of their first name.

I still giggle with love when I remember this conversation...so adorable!! Here are some pics from that period of her life...some taken at home, some taken in Florence, Venice and England (we took a family trip that year). I chose ones that I think particularly reflect the spirit of Miss Ninja!















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6 comments:

Scriptor Senex said...

A slightly sneaky letter N, Anne. But what a great one! The twelfth photo shows how absolutely beatiful Miss Ninja was. And I love the hooped skirt and the one where Miss Ninja is holding an owl. But why do I suspect there's a hint of mischief behind quite a few of those photos. I think it's in the eyes!
Have a good week - I look forward to your letter O!

Reader Wil said...

Thank you for this lovely post. Your daughter is beautiful and happy! Have a great week.
Wil, ABC Team.

Roger Owen Green said...

Your thumbnail picture reminded me of pictures of my daughter a couple years ago!

ROG, ABC Wednesday team

Ann said...

When I opened the pic of "Miss Ninja", I didn't realize it about nicknames. That's what I posted today for N too. She is an adorable girl--such cute photos.
Happy wed
Ann

Chubskulit Rose said...

Nice nicknames.

Nursing to Nuclear Medicine
Rose, ABC Wednesday Team

Trekcapri said...

Hi Anne, very cool idea for N. These are such adorable and fun photos of Miss Ninja.

Have a great weekend.

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