On the naming of children

[3catwoman3]

9. I had to take after-hours call for the peds practice I worked for. I worked in only...

...one of our 3 locations, but covered calls from all 3, so would often speak to parents I would never meet in person. One family had a rather peculiar last name that was quite comical in its pronunciation, and the son and daughter were named after galaxies - a most unfortunate combination.

When I had to return calls to this mother, I would only say, "This is Mrs. "X" returning your call," because I was afraid if I said any of the names I would burst out laughing.

I think your cousin approached things in a very gentle and thoughtful way. I'll bet she was a good teacher.