It's the sweet moment's that count

My 15 year old son is named August. His nickname has always been Augie and everyone calls him that. Family, friends, school. After I called him that in front of his older cousin and his cousin's college friends he asked to just go by August. He was really upset about something today and just really needed to cry it out, so I hugged him and he cried. I told him "It's ok. I love you August." He started blushing and not looking at me and said "Mom... Can you call me Augie.... But just between us!" I laughed and said "I love you Augie." And he we just hugged. Maybe he doesn't hate his nickname after all🥰