As a Kid, I Was Teased for Not Knowing Popular Songs in English

Now kids think I’m cool

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“Ich bin ich und du bist du,” I sing, my voice echoing through our small mobile home.

My kids clap and laugh, waiting for me to introduce myself. Will I refer to myself as Mommy, Mom, Mama, or Missy today?

“Ich heisse…”