NAMES

In my family we end up with nicknames, they're usually acquired over time rather than instantly.

• My Granny was Boop, after Betty Boop, but I don't remember why.
• Grandad was KD - his initials.
• Mum was 'Squidge' as the end of her nose was soft and squidgey, mine is too!
• Her brother was 'Bonse' as he lost his hair quite young, but he was always known as 'Dick' - most people assumed his name was Richard, they were wrong!
• My family had several nicknames for me, some I'm prepared to admit to, but not all. 4P, Mum called me Lou-Lou, Lou-La-Bell or Katie - those are extra special to me.

Alice? Alice doesn't have a proper nickname, yet. But I call her Alice in special ways. As often as I call her Alice, I also call her 'My Alice' or 'Alice-Ming'