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That’s Not My Name!

Backstory: We checked my birth certificate, I was right- it’s “Claire”.

Mom: Clare- Take out trash and empty dishwasher
Me: Wow, the person who named me doesn’t know how to spell my name, what a joke. I believe my birth certificate says “Claire”, I also believe I have been spelling my name “Claire” for the last 17 years.
Mom: Actually I believe your birth certificate says “Clare”…. so are you going to take out the trash and empty the dishwasher?
Me: You’re kidding, right?
Mom: No… now go take out the trash!

Posted on 02.23.2010 at 12:30 pm// Tagged: birth certificates, chores, names

Birth certificates and a momma’s intuition

Unfortunately I don’t have your original birth certificate. Something told me I’d given it to you, and when I found the envelope in your file it had a note that said, “Daughter took original birth certificate on 7/18/04.” I think you needed it for something when you started work at your new job. I have a copy but I don’t think that will help you in this case. Sorry I can’t help you get back to the U.S. Do you like the Canadian office, do you think they would give you a permanent job since you’ll be stranded there for eternity? Just kidding.

Posted on 10.01.2008 at 3:41 pm// Tagged: birth certificates, travel

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