Well what do you know? Iain's parents turned up today, and it was lovely to see them. It is birthday time for them both so its nice to see them around this time. Plus 2 more people who already really love Lambykins/Baby Princess. That's good in my book!!
And we have names - My in-laws were undecided as to what the baby would call them ... Grandma and Grandpa are not really their style [er ... except ... that's what they are now ... somebody's Grandma & Grandpa ... but, anyway - it's up to them what Lambykins calls them, I don't mind]
The chosen names now are Dada [for Dad] and Didi [for Mum] - which is a nice nod to my Bengali background - Dada is one of the words used for older brother as well as paternal grandfather in Bangla, and Didi is one of the words used for older sister. It's pretty common for grandparents in Bengali culture to be affectionately called terms that also mean older brother/sister --- apparantly my in-laws are not unique in feeling young. I love it, of course, as its nice (and unusual) for cross-cultural integration to spontaneously take place. It's also very nice to see them excited about Lambykins.
Now are my parents going to do something vaguely English??? lol!!
My mother in law is also going to make Lambykins a Kantha - BRILLIANT!!! It's going to be great, I know it will. Now I have to get some old stuff from family members.
Hmmm....
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