Dear Chevon,

Dear Chevon,

I know I named you something else at birth, and at the time I felt I had good reason. But you're older now, and I think it's time you accepted the fact that you should undergo a name change. To Chevon -- a most beautiful name in keeping with our Irish heritage and born of your mother's ongoing Ballykissangel obsession.

Since you never/rarely read your own mother's blog, it should be interesting to see how long it takes you to figure out whether your name is being changed from Pinhead or Bighead. Either way, remember you're half Irish and that means you get to be a wee bit smug from now until March 18th, especially since you, like your mother, know nothing/little about Ireland other than the food's mostly bad and the sun shines less there than it does in even Portland/Utica/Massachusetts.

I hope your sister Moira appreciates her name change too. BTW, the dog formerly known as Missy is now Fiona.

Love,
Your Sainted Mother
P.S.: I hope you both remembered to call Poppyseed yesterday.