It's All In The Name

For quite some time now Darren has been affectionately calling the boys "Big Chief". They love it and it makes them smile so it's all good. Now I'm always a big nick-namer, as you all probably have been subject to my impulse/compulsion (sorry, but I do try to use restrain, honestly - I do!), and they almost always are weird and rhyming - definitely not mushy gushy. I'm the first to admit that I'm not into all those cute names that couples call each other (gag reflex just stimulated!) - not counting the ones you use, of course:) "Honey" is about all I can handle - it works - we're good. Darren and I have used it from almost day one...until recently. Apparently he noticed what a hit "Big Chief' was with the boys, so then came to the obvious conclusion that I would most definitely respond the same way. Ummmm...... no thanks (insert serious eye rolling here). As much as I should be honored by this declaration of adoration, all I can picture is...

Not exactly the image that goes along with "you are the love of my life and I will cherish you forever...yada, yada, yada". Darren doesn't quite get my aversion to his little pet name and I try DESPERATELY not to respond when he uses this, but unfortunately habits die hard and I almost always respond when he's talking tome then start cursing aloud (at myself for responding and him for using it in the first place) while he doubles over laughing. I'm sure anyone within ear shot of our conversation must immediately turn to their significant other and whisper " I'm so glad we're NOTHING like them, Babe!" (ugh!)