Munchkin Meets the Goofball
When I was a young tike in my droopy pampers, my dad - like most parents, gave me a cute nickname. I was his little "Munchkin" or "munch" sometimes for short. I never got tired of him calling me that. It was a term of endearment not an insult. My sister was nicknamed the "Goofball" or "Goof" for short. I think she got the short end of the proverbial stick. On the other hand, we were also given the nicknames of #1 and #2. In that respect, I got the short end of the stick. Need I say more?
We are both now the proud new parents of bouncing baby boys, hoping to pass down these beloved names that have been bestowed upon us. They dare not be repeated when the boys are older or it might get them a swirley in the school toilette or stuffed in the class bully’s locker.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with slang terms I have included some definitions from the Reader's Digest Illustrated Encyclopedic Dictionary for your viewing pleasure.
Goof - An incompetent, foolish or stupid person.
Munchkin - Not found in the encyclopedia but is a little person or dwarf-like as seen on the Wizard of Oz.
Swirley - Not found in the encyclopedia but is when a person gets their head shoved in the toilette bowl and the toilette is then flushed.
Ok so only one defenition could be found, but like I said they are slang expressions.
When I think of these names I only have love in my heart. Sure, sometimes I break out into a rendition of "The Lollipop Guild" every once in a while, but the very thought of my dad's smiling face as he tucked me into bed at night, brings warmth to my very soul.
We are both now the proud new parents of bouncing baby boys, hoping to pass down these beloved names that have been bestowed upon us. They dare not be repeated when the boys are older or it might get them a swirley in the school toilette or stuffed in the class bully’s locker.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with slang terms I have included some definitions from the Reader's Digest Illustrated Encyclopedic Dictionary for your viewing pleasure.
Goof - An incompetent, foolish or stupid person.
Munchkin - Not found in the encyclopedia but is a little person or dwarf-like as seen on the Wizard of Oz.
Swirley - Not found in the encyclopedia but is when a person gets their head shoved in the toilette bowl and the toilette is then flushed.
Ok so only one defenition could be found, but like I said they are slang expressions.
When I think of these names I only have love in my heart. Sure, sometimes I break out into a rendition of "The Lollipop Guild" every once in a while, but the very thought of my dad's smiling face as he tucked me into bed at night, brings warmth to my very soul.
posted by Angela | 8:51 PM
6 Comments:
Again a great post Munchkin. Is that why you like those "Munch" books so much?
Don't you think Alex would have fond memories of his grandma calling him Zander as a nickname? HH.
O.K. O.k. I will try to remember to call him Bon Num instead. May need reminding from time to time.
Thanks for posting another blog you make your Dads present come so alive Thanks for the visit come back soon sure was nice to see your Mom again Granma
I love the swirly line, too funny. I won't tell his friends.
As much as you will try not to use their nick names when they get older - won't work!
In a moment of excitment when you see them do something exciting either at school, the sports field etc. the nick name will slip out. You better make sure they are comfortable with them.
I hope Buddy and Cakers were/are!
4/6
Hi Angela
Didn't know you blogged. Really enjoyed both entries. I actually learnt a few new words.
A note for Gramma Tink - Look up Bon Num in Ang's dictionary. I don't think her "swirley" would fit into that little definition.
Keep bloggin Angela. I am home - sick and will enjoy the read. Won't always be able to comment (Can't really use my right hand right now).
Bonnie
You could try the Urban Dictionary. I think that's what it's called.
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