Poppa (or Papa as I think some of them spell it) is the grandfather. My sister, Lovebug, told me a couple of stories about her kids and the traits they have picked up from their beloved Poppa. She gave me permission to use them as material here.
Mimi, when told she was a wild little girl and that she must get it from her father, leaned over and whispered in Lovebug's ear, "I get it from Poppa." And she does.
Diddums, Lovebug's son, has picked up Poppa's annoyingly dismissive flip of the right hand and walk away routine. He is a sweet and sensitive boy normally... (Lovebug and I worry that we, and perhaps other members of this crowd, have also picked it up.) He got impatient with one of his aunties, GoGo girl, and told her to get out of the house, followed by the dismissive flip.
Most of the grandkids enjoy antagonizing or teasing Poppa, once they figure out that this is his favorite way of interacting with them. Initially, some of the older ones were slightly intimidated by him; this was back when he retreated to his bedroom upstairs to avoid stress, too many people around, etc. Now he seems to appreciate the kids more, and he is also more chilled. Definitely pampered and spoiled by his own children, but possibly a bit lonely at times nonetheless.
I am gearing up for his five-week stay. It will be an adventure no doubt. "Where's me dinner?" Or more likely, "where's my G&T?"
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Well if you leave a comment with a real name, it sort of defeats the purpose. :-) To be honest, I haven't thought of one for you yet. It's a challenge.
all right i'll play along with your ruse. no real name, though i don't think its too hard to decipher if you know the players, columbo ;)
belle, huh? Not the one I would have chosen but not bad. Ruse, schmuse. The naming scheme is for the non-players.
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