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Tuesday
Jun102014

Somebody Forgot to Tell Smoosh She's Out Now

Why exactly do we bother to name things around here?

Seriously.

Kiara is more commonly referred to as "Kiki" or "Kizashi."

Cody gets called "Biscuit" all of the time.

Even Alexis rarely hears her given name. She has a list of nicknames a mile long, some of which make sense but others are about as logical as that whole "Cody --> Biscuit" thing.

After months and months of turmoil (Most of which was basically, "We should talk about names." "Maybe later."), we settled on a name for the Tiny Human. But, at the rate we're going, she's not going to hear it until she's sitting in a classroom super-confused because a teacher is referring to her by her given name.

Mila Joliette. Mila just because it's awesome and Joliette because we wanted a name that started with "J". We wanted her to be able to go by the nickname "MJ." She won't know that.

Because she's Smoosh.

I mean, seriously.

The child is only happy if she is folded in thirds, rolled up in a ball, and stuffed in someone's pocket.

If you try to straighten her out, she screams. If you pull her legs straight, she screams. If you even imply that maybe she stretch out a bit, run for the ear plugs because she's going to scream.

You can't un-smoosh The Smoosh.

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Reader Comments (14)

Her Smooshness was greatly appreciated the other day.

June 10, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterJenna

Smoosh is adorable! Love her tucked legs. Great picture of the two of you--I've been waiting for one!

June 10, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterSuzanne

Awww, she's so teeny. I love that newborn phase. So glad to see you in the picture! You look great all that sleep is agreeing with you ;)

June 10, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterAmy

Ah, but her smooshiness makes her even more irresistible. Also, you could occasionally call her "Smooshy M." so when someone asks what the M stands for, out comes her name, like a Jack in the box, only less creepy. because nothing about the Smoosh could be creepy. have I mentioned how cute she is yet? 'cause she is soooooooo cute!!

June 11, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterElisa

So cute the smoosh!!

June 11, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterCorrine

I love the foot next to her head. So cute!!! The Smoosh is adorable.

June 11, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterKat

So cute. She'll straighten out all too soon.

June 11, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterMary

she is beautiful!

June 11, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterAmyLK

And now you know how Addie got her nickname. Smooshy to smoosh to the moosh to moosh.

June 11, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterMooshinindy

More awesomeness per square inch. :) You can totally dress Smoosh up as a football for Halloween!

June 11, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterKatie in MA

Smooshy babies are the best babies.

June 11, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterAllison

that photo of yinz together? greatest photo i have seen in a while, and i have seen some fabulous photos.
related, i am really missing you and your family. must descend upon your house soon. alexis gives great hugs.
:)

June 11, 2014 | Unregistered Commenterhellohahanarf

Adorable. The little foot! So cute! :)

June 11, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterLeslie

The smoosh is awesome. And you look great!

June 12, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterLindsay
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