DEAR ABBY: I would like to share with you our son-in-law's clever and distinctive names for me and my husband.
He calls us "MIL" (or "Millie") for mother-in-law, and "FIL" for father-in-law. This nicely solves the multiple "Moms" and "Dads" problem when both families gather for parties.
On another note: His parents were already grandparents with their own special names before he and our daughter gave birth to a son.
When our grandson was close to 2, and we despaired of ever having a grandparent name, he began calling me "Mum" -- his version of our daughter's "Mom" name for me.
Perhaps this will be of help to other families having difficulties with the "name game." -- A HAPPY 'MIL' IN BONSALL, CALIF.
DEAR HAPPY 'MIL': You have an innovative son-in-law. His nicknames for you and your husband are refreshing when one considers what some in-laws are called.