The Naming of Sisters

As T S Elliot found with cats, so I am finding with sisters - it is a difficult thing to know what to call one's siblings in the blogosphere. In part this is a problem of my own making (although I think I will also hold my parents a little responsible for blessing me with quite so many sisters). When I started this blog I clearly didn't think through the consequences of labelling one of them as Little Sis, as technically they are all my little sisters. So this week I have been pondering how I can accuratley rename them for the virtual world. I did think about allocating each one an Elliot pseudonym; but truthfully I can't be bothered to type out Jennyanydots, Rum Tum Tugger, Grizzabella or Skimbleshanks on a regular basis.

That said, Little Sis is the youngest, so I am leaving her as that. Plus you, dear reader, have already met her. It would just be confusing to change her name now. Two others are also quite straightforwardly re-christened: PC Sister (when she becomes Detective Constable I shall seemlessly upgrade her to DC Sister) and Scientist Sister. That only leaves Market Research Sister. However, given she isn't that fond of her trade, it doesn't seem kind to label her by it. Heir apparent (to the Grand Title of Eldest Sister) seems a little morbid. So I have settled on London Sister. She lives in London, she is my sister: like Ronseal, it does what is says on the tin. Phew - heaven help us in 19 weeks when we have to name a baby!

Not content with creating Naming-Gate, I have also unwittingly started the less catchy but definately more politically sensitive I-Didnt-Get-A-Mention-Gate. I hope this entry has laid that to to rest - a whole post devoted to My Sisters. Parentals - your time will come. Plus the less controversial labels of Marmee and Dad will stand you in good stead over the coming posts.