Just a quick post before I head off to work…
Littlest Chick (my son, in case you’re new to my blog) was reading one of my blog posts the other day when he encountered his name. He’s like, “Mama, you call me Littlest Chick? Why would you do that when 1) I am the tallest in the family, and 2) I am not a girl, and “chick” sounds like a girl.”
Uh oh. My boy is turning into a man.
So, I’m on a quest to rename him. We sat down and googled words that mean “male chicken.” I won’t tell you the first word that came up, but in this day and age, let’s just say that I can’t use it to refer to him.
I want something that fits in with everyone else in the family. I am AuburnChick, of course, and soccer-playing daughter is, quite naturally, Soccer Chick. The Mr. is the Mr., much like Brad Pitt is known as Mr. Jolie. 😀
My creativity is kaput. I need your help. First, a few tidbits about the boy.
He’s a teenager, entering high school this year as a freshman. He plays drums and has a heart for the Lord. He’s quick to serve, recently returning from a week-long mission trip. He likes to swim, but I’m not sure that the high school swim team is in his future due to his interest in the drums. He’s forgetful and messy, as most boys are. He’s almost the tallest one in the family too. He’ll pass Mr. AuburnChick this year, I believe. He adores animals, and they know that, gravitating towards him. He also has a dry sense of humor…very witty, I tell you. Oh, and the best part? He still likes me. He’s not embarrassed to be nice to me in front of his friends. Kind of a Mama’s boy, but in a balanced way.
So, bring on the ideas, pretty please. The Littlest Chick would be most appreciative, as would I.
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My first thought was “Dr. Doolittle” related because of the animals. Then I thought “Chicken Doolittle” kind of a “Chicken Little/Dr. Doolittle” cross. But I finally was thinking “Rooster Doolittle” – hmm? You could always shorten to Rooty-Doo. LOL!!! Ok I am officially a geek and a nerd.
This is probably totally dorky, but what about Drumstick? Like, you know, chickens and drummers both have them 🙂 it’s all I can come up with right now. But I understand his qualm with the current name (grin) and hope you can come to an agreement on a new moniker soon! 🙂
Such cute names! My son smiled when he read all of the suggestions. I’ll let you know what he decides. 😀
What about “Fledge”
fledg·ling or fledge·ling n
1. a young bird that has recently developed the feathers necessary for flying
2. a young or inexperienced person
adj
inexperienced because still learning or just starting
Encarta® World English Dictionary © 1999 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
I vote for drumstick
hands down.
Drumstick should be the winner
I personally like Drumstick as well. But “Rooster” sort of fits too because on the Chinese calendar – the rooster is the sympbol for people that are deep thinkers, capable & talented. They are devoted & are usually right in situations.
There’s also Foghorn Leghorn – a great character thats bird related.
And I had to google Male chicken to see what you were talking about…..gotcha! That would not be a good name at all!!!
Tell your son it could always be worse – you could always just refer to him as your “Baby” – no matter how old he is, I’m sure that’s what he is! That would probably embarass him more than anything! 🙂