Have you ever been reading a book, moving along quite nicely, and then-- bam --a character whips out a particular term of endearment that just yanks you right out of the story? It happened to me recently, and I'm sad to say I couldn't recover. I did try. But she just kept using that term and I . . . I had to get the hell out of Dodge. Buh-bye, story. Don't let the door hit you on the way out. I'm not saying this is the norm (thank goodness). I can put up with a certain amount of treacly back and forth when it comes to the exchange of terms of endearment, especially if they fit the characters, their background, culture, the tenor of their relationship, etc. And the history of these terms at home and from around the world is often fascinating (at times hilarious). But there comes a point where I can't see past the cheese and/or weird anymore and I do not want to be with these people any longer . Shallow? Perhaps. But it's a very individual thing, isn't it?...

They're so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Livi. I'm partial to them.
DeleteThey are GORGEOUS, Angie! You must be so proud! :)
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks Amy. I'm awfully fond of 'em. :)
DeleteGorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jen. I lucked out having a photographer for a husband.
DeleteOh, what sweet little kids!
ReplyDeleteThey're good ones all right. ;)
DeleteThey are both beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to them both.
Thanks, Alexa. Doing birthdays for my kiddos is pretty fun.
DeleteBelated Happy Birthday to your adorable kids, Angie! :) They look so cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chachic!
DeleteCongrats and Happy Birthday to the little demons. *grin* I'm celebrating Psy's 2nd birthday tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteLol. You know it.
DeleteAnd are you really?? That floors me.
Wow. Having a husband for a photographer is nice, but having beautiful children is nicer. So so cute. :)
ReplyDeleteYou would know. :)
Deleteoh, BEAUTIFUL. and happy birthday to all of you guys :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nomes!
DeleteLOVE! <3 <3
ReplyDeleteGosh, it seems like just yesterday when you announced Piper's birth on the blog!!! How time sure flies.
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