How to name my setting?

I am a sentimental fool and when I made the decision to start Childminding I wanted to create something that was personal and that reminded me everyday why I started. Sunny Buttons got its’ name from my late Grandparents.  They were amazing people who triumphed through illnesses, worked hard, provided love and support and did everything that Grandparents should do…and more!

My Grandad was a jolly man who always tried to look on the bright side.  On many a phone call to them (they were country bumpkins who lived in Somerset lol) where I would pour out my stresses and general problems with my teenage, young adult or adult years; he would always come back with sound advice and the phrase “Use Sunshine”. Hence the use of ‘Sunny’.

My Nan was a remarkable woman, who suffered illnesses one after the other but never let them phase her or slow her down.  She was fiercely independent and strong willed.  She hid her emotions (not like me at all!) but showed a level of compassion that I’ll always be grateful for.  We would speak for ages and ages on the phone as often as we could!  That is probably the hardest thing I have had to get past (Que emotions!).  I would love to be able to pick up the phone and tell her about the kids, or my new venture or how the house is changing.

My Nan and Grandad were together for 66 years and they were a wonderful couple.  Nan would always call Grandad ‘Joe’ and in return Grandad would call Nan ‘Buttons‘ (which I always found ridiculously endearing).

Thus the birth of “Sunny Buttons”.  My little ode to them!