Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Gabby's Elusive True Name


I've written before about how particular Gaby is about what she is called. It's almost as though she has picked up from Rumplestiltskin the power of knowing something by it's True Name.

Far several months, she has been correcting people when they refer to her as Gabbers, Gabs or any other familiar or diminutive form of her name.

"You called me Gabbers, I'm not Gabbers. I'm Gaby!", She will say.

With her 3 year old diction, it sounds more like "You called me Gabbahs. I not Gabbahs. I'm Gaby!"

In the last few weeks though, she has changed her name from "Gaby" to "Fairy Collection".

Yep, you read that right. Gaby's self-applied name is "Fairy Collection".

"Gaby, it's time to go, we need to get in the car". I said last weekend.
"I'm not Gaby." She said, indignant.
"You aren't? Who are you?" I asked, surprised.
"I'm Fairy Collection". She said in a matter-of-fact tone.
"Fairy Collection?" I asked, incredulous.
"Yes"
"Well okay Fairy Collection, time to get in the car." I said, going with it.

She smiled and trotted off to the car, satisfied.

I want to ask her what sort of collection she is talking about, but I don't want to ruin it, so I've been watching out for where she might have picked it up. I've been on the hunt for more than a week, but so far no luck. I think she probably got from a commercial? I'm guessing it is probably something like "Tinkerbell is part of the Disney fairy collection." If anyone knows, please comment here. It's a mystery to us.

Wherever it came from, it's funny!

1 comment:

Shari Hudson said...

Dear Fairy Collection (alias Gaby),
First of all, I really like your picture. You are really growing fast and Grandpa and I sure appreciate your dad putting on of your pictures and stories on the web for us to see.

Secondly, how did you come up with your new name? I like it and am anxious to talk to you about it.

We are so excited that you are coming to see us in a few weeks. We can't wait to give you a hug and have some play time. Kinsey is excited too and I will get some special treats for her so that you can give them to her.

We love you bunches and bunches. See you soon. Grandma Shari