We like nicknames

Michael has been reading The End and the Beginning, by George Weigel, which is about the last few years of Pope John Paul II’s life.  At dinner, he will often share with us some stories from what he read during his bus ride. 

We also have recently read to the kids a children’s book called Lolek, which is about JPII’s life starting in his childhood.  Lolek was his childhood nickname. 

This evening, when Michael started a story, Naomi had apparently not been paying attention.  She asked, “Who is this about?”

Michael responded, “Pope John Paul II, the last pope.”

Naomi responded, “Oh, Lolek.”