May 2013 Moms

To late to change what we call Grandma?

We live really close to both of my and my DH's parents and see both sets frequently, which we love. One set of parents goes by Grandpa & Grandma, and the other set goes by Papa & Grandma. 

Growing up, all of my grandparents went by Grandma & Grandpa, but it wasn't that confusing because they lived far away and we only saw them a few times a year. 

I didn't even think about it before, but I think having two "grandma"s would be confusing for DS, so I'm wondering if it's too late to change it??? I think the obvious one to change would be the Grandma that is with Papa, since to me something else goes with Papa. The grandparent doesn't want Nana or Granny . . . sooo we're stuck. Before E was born, we were thinking "GiGi" for Grandma G (her name starts with a G.

Thoughts??? Is this not a big deal and I'm overthinking? :) 
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Re: To late to change what we call Grandma?

  • I have 2 friends who use Grandma.  They just do Grandma S and Grandma B
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    My best friend called her grandma "Grandma. Betty." I don't think she even had another grandma. I'd just do what the others suggested and call them Grandma Lastname (or first name) to clarify which one you mean, especially if the grandmas don't have a preferred alternative name.

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  • I don't think it is that confusing because there is still that distinguishing element of calling the one papa. What drives me nuts is when they don't care what they are called so they confuse him with papa-poppop-gramps-grampy-grandpa and nana,gram or grandma. Atleast your family wants to stick with one name! 

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    Thanks everyone! I'm going to not worry about it now and am not going to try to force a change - it's so helpful to hear your thoughts. 

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  • I was supposed to have two Mamaws: Mamaw Dot and Mamaw Jo. But somehow Mamaw Dot stuck and Mamaw Jo turned into Mawmaw.

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