Today is one of those milestone days.
My signature of SCBrunson came naturally for the first time today. It came with barely any thought at all. This is a first. Yes folks, it is a big deal!
Now, if I could just get used to introducing my self as Sandy Brunson...that is still a little weird.
Like yesterday when the counselor in our bishopric asked us if we would speak in church...He mentioned it would be a good opportunity for "the Brunsons" to introduce themselves. And I thought to myself, "Jacob's parents won't be here." And I said out loud, "I'm a Carter."
It's a gut reaction. And I hope it doesn't make Jacob feel bad. I like my new last name. I like his family. And I especially like him.
I've been a Carter for 29 years after all...this Brunson stuff takes some getting used to.
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Would you believe I still do that? Not often, but every once in awhile it happens. It's sometimes hard with signatures too. :)
Just be glad it isn't mine. I still cringe inside anytime someone calls me only by my last name. Mrs. _____, Sister _______, The ______es, etc. I thought I would get used to mine, but it never has happened and that is why my grandchildren will call my Nana Shae. I already have told Kate and Hannah this on multiple times. Papa Jay and Nana Shae. Sounds good, don't you think?
It will get easier. I am used to being a Karren although it does still sound weird to be Sister Karren. Maybe because I grew up with Darrell's mom as Sister Karren. It does take some getting used to.
Haha, it takes some time of course. When I had gotten writing and saying Greer down for at least a year, I was in class waiting to hear my name called to pick up a paper and they past the B's...I was like I did it I swear, and totally started laughing at myself because I realized what just happened and I hadn't done that in forever!
Wow....that's great! I still often sign my name campbell....so it's a good thing I have my middle name campbell, then carter....it's very easy to fix...also hard since they both start with Ca. I've been introduced at Megan Campbell 5 times already this year and we've been married for 13 months!
I don't remember much of a problem switching names. I think I was just glad to now have a surname people could say AND spell. Though my mother on ocassion would send a check in my maiden name - even 15 years down the road. I can't give her too hard a time cause I suspect I've done the same to my daughters on ocassion too.
Don't feel too bad. Last week I was sitting in Sunday school when the teacher said, "Sister Dillard, will you read that for us?" There was a pause, lots of people looking at me, and then I finally figured out she was talking about me - and we have been married almost 6 years.
After 7 years, I'm starting to get the hang of it.
You know, Leslie never changed her name. You should bring it up next time you see her and Cameron together. That's usually a good way to start a lively (heated) conversation.
As Laura mentioned, I never changed my name. Of course, that doesn't stop people at church from calling me "Jackson." I remember someone coming into relief society and asking for "Sister Jackson." I just sat there for quite a while, wondering who Sister Jackson was. Finally, someone pointed out that they were looking for me. Duh. I've learned to respond to both "Barron" and "Jackson" at this point. It's like having two identities. Pretty awesome.
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