** This thread discusses the Content article: From Mommy to Mom **


I taught my children to call me Mommy, even though they were
born in the south, where Mama is more common.
I just love the sound of Mommy. It
reminds me of my childhood. But
somewhere along the way, recently, I've become Mom. Mom?
Who said they could call me Mom?
It occurred to me to just ignore them, but then I thought about the
whole "boys need to break away from their mothers and form their own masculine
identity" thing, so I thought, let them go.
Just play it cool. But so
soon? They're still little. And Mom sounds so impersonal. Like a title, not a trusted confidante. Not a mentor or companion. More like an accountant. "This is my accountant, Herb. And this is my Mom." UGGGH.
I want my Mommy!

I can relate. My oldest is about to turn 15 in a week or so. He hasn't called me mom in awhile. BUT the fact that he still wishes our RV homeschool dreams would come true even though he has been in a large school setting as well as homeschooled says in his heart he still thinks of me as mommy not just mom.