Mimi

Mimi is my new name.

#6, my niece, calls me mama all the time. Her mother for all intents and purpose is MIA. I spend more time per week with them than she does. It can be confusing for young children to navigate all the grown up relationships.

When I dropped of 4, 5, and 6 off to their 'mother' last week, 6 clung to me crying mommy, mommy, mommy. She was torn from me without so much as a goodbye, although there was plenty of negativity to go 'round. Poor little thing was so flustered and confused. After talking with my brother we decided to call me Mimi. Now it's just a matter sharing it with the kids.

We all work so hard not to say anything about Her in front of the kids. She has already turned 2 of them against her. I want them to grow up and come to their own conclusions. I don't want them to think I am trying to take her place. I don't want them to think I don't like her. I don't want them to grow up thinking her choices are okay. I just...don't.

So for now I'm Mimi.

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[silly]

Maybe I will start calling you that too.....

:)