Pseudonyms

I've always used the real names for my husband, myself and my children.  I found solace in the fact that my sister, who has been blogging for much longer than I have, used her girl's real names.  Besides, I really like my kid's names.  :)  But in the process of switching blog servers, I became aware that not only are the words "This One's for the Girls" the name of a famous Martina McBride song, but they are also a part of a phrase that is being used by some internet p*rnogr*phers.  Ugh.  Then my sister decided that she needed to "tighten up" and now she uses pseudonyms.

I thought about changing the the name of my blog--thought about it long and hard and I almost did it.  But the truth is, I really like my blog's name; and I felt sad about the thought of discarding it.  So I'm doing the next best (or maybe better, I'm not sure) thing. 

I'm going to start using pseudonyms. 

For those of you who know me in real life, this may be a little confusing at first.  I've tried to make it as easy as possible--but you'll just have to make the mental adjustment.  Don't worry; you'll get used to it.  :)

Here are the pseudonyms:

My husband- Cole (a derivative of his middle name)

Child #1- Emma (She got to pick her own and she really likes this name.)

Child #2- Tru (A real nickname for this child.)

Child #3- Ty (ditto)

Child #4- Ava (I just like this name.)

Child #5- Julianna (ditto)

I'm still plain ole' Michelle.  My husband's name and my children's names are all fairly unique, but I figure that since my name was the #1 name to name your daughter in 1970--there's no harm in continuing to use it.  :)

Thanks for understanding, everyone.

Comments

[Belle Ah]

I wondered about this when I decided to blog as well and decided I would try and not use our "names". I imagine if someone were really interested they could figure out who we are IRL but I thought I needed to at least keep something private since I have children.

Love your blog!

[Sheryl]

Thanks for opening your home, Michelle! I feel like I've just been there to share a big glass of the best sweet tea EVAH ... You've really done a great job decorating. I had to laugh when I saw the picture of your computer niche. I've had the pattern for that "Virtuous Woman" cross stitch for at LEAST 20 years and have made numerous attempts to finish but for some reason never have. Just seeing yours framed somehow inspires me.