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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't mind the word "kiddo" but if people put it in the same neighborhood as "hubbie" or littles (or prego) I will stop using it.[/quote]

“Littles” is gagworthy, and overlaps heavily with people whose whole identity is wrapped up in being a “boymom.”  :roll: [/quote]

Agree it is gagworthy but it's not a #boymom thing. Definitely more of a performative crunchy mom thing, usually said by a mom wearing Birkenstocks carrying a toddler named Basil in a Tula carrier. She will use the phrase "littles" as she talks at you about her philosophy on mindful elimination communication. You will want to die, but before you can die, you will know a lot about Basil's bowel movements. [/quote]

You guys are killing be! These are amazing.

My thing is that these dumb nicknames are excusable if your oldest is under 3. Do I love it? No. But becoming a mom can involve this search for identity and I think a lot of people try this stuff on for a bit. But once you have a preschooler, I think you should have dropped the cutesy nicknames and the whole “being mommy is my whole world!” schtick. I would also hope you’ve realized by them that there are no perfect parents and it’s gross to judge other parents over stuff like screen time and their kids eating chicken nuggets.

Honestly, I’m MUCH more grossed out by people who use cutesy nicknames for their spouse. Hubs, hubby, better half, wifey, “the wife”…. Gag me. Hubby is the worst. [/quote]

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