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Magical Moment 631, "Sprout"


Every child needs a "pet" name growing up. Mine was Squeak. My husband's was Skeeter. The thing about these kinds of nick names, is that you can't rush or force them. They just have to come easily, and then they'll stick. 

Occasionally, my creative and sensitive husband (who has posted on this blog several times), will contribute to my grandmother's writer's group. She sent him a list of their weekly topics, and every now and then, if he has something to write, he will. A few weeks ago, the topic was simply, "sprout," and my husband sent the group this sweet haiku:



Sprout- how fast you grew
First snow, first thaw, each brand new
Son, look; I'll show you
-Eddie Grimes




Did you ever have or give a pet name??

Comments

DJan said…
I love that picture of the baby, another "sprout" along with the sweet poem and drawing. Thanks for sharing this magical moment with me. :-)
Your little "sprout" is just adorable. I was "fuzzy" or "buttons" occasionally when I was little. Haven't thought about that for years.
TexWisGirl said…
awwww! i love 'sprout!'

when i was little, we rented a big old farmhouse. for some reason, the dairy farmer/landlord called me 'twiggy'. i wasn't tall or thin, just the youngest of 8.
stephen Hayes said…
When our son was small we called him Mogie for reasons I can no longer remember. I sometimes resort to calling him by this nickname although I doubt my 33 year old son appreciates it.
Dawn said…
Oh My Goodness. I have missed SO much by being away!!!!
So precious.
Hugs to you and your family:)
The Furry Gnome said…
No nicknames here, but children do grow SO fast! Enjoy every moment of it!
Busy Bee Suz said…
I love this so much. Eddie is such a talented writer!
My nickname was brat. HA HA.
Hilary said…
Oh that precious wee one. And sweet Eddie.. that was lovely.

Mine was Stringbean.. believe it or not.
Rick said…
Very creative of your husband! 'Sprout' looks to be living up to his new moniker. Enjoy these years. No matter how many times you're told, it's true - they do grow up so fast!