Originally Posted by Mamagus
Originally Posted by Jeanniejo
My husbands son and daughter-in-law's children call my DH Grandpa Ben. They were told by our sweet DIL that I was NOT their grandmother and to call me by my first name. Thank God I am getting my OWN first grandchild in May and will finally called grandma!!
You see that's what I want to avoid. My kids adore my husband and since their own dad died, I have no doubt that should they have children, DH will be Poppy-Paul.
I figure if I give myself a name that isn't too "grandmotherly" like gramma or nana I might be OK. This little girl will have 6 grandparents and a great grandfather and great grandmother and a step-great grandfather. She won't miss out on much but I sure will.
Ask Matt. I too, have mixed family. I detest the grandma Sharon---I am Grandma (last name).... I never called my elders in the family by their title and first name,,,, respect. We let the oldest grandson pick our names. He had a hard time calling my husband Grandpa--he called him Grandma :) and DH kept saying 'No, Grand PA!' so his name is Pa. So we are Pa and Grandma (last name), the other grands are by their first name....