In case you missed it, Mothers’ Day was Sunday and I have a little different
perspective on it than I did last
year. In my post last year, I
mentioned my mother and wife, but failed to mention one more important mother
in my life, my grandmother (my mother’s mother). She had a tremendous influence
on me growing up, and was the only grandparent I ever really knew. Sadly she passed
away just 3 days after Mother’s Day last year and is certainly missed this
year.
I still miss my
mother, and that will likely never change, but now her spirit is back with us
in a different way. It’s a Jewish custom to name a newborn after a deceased
family member, which is supposed to cause some sort of metaphysical connection
between two people whose lives never crossed. I know that sounds like something
from an episode of LOST, but trust
me, it’s a thing.
When the Littler Dude was born last fall, he received the
same initials that my mother had and they will now be forever linked. And so far, after 7 months, he is showing
signs of sharing some similar traits with his namesake. Here are a few:
· Lack of sleep: My mother was never a very sound
sleeper. Neither is the Littler Dude. That was rough for her and now continues for us.
·
Love of family: My mother’s favorite thing in
the world was being around her family, especially her kids and grandkids, even
if they were getting rowdy. The Littler Dude loves being held and often doesn’t
like when Mrs. Dude or I put him down for a break. Even if he is immediately
smushed like a pancake by his older brother, the Little Dude.
·
Laughter: My mother was a big sitcom fan, as am
I, and would frequently watch late-night reruns of classic shows she’d loved
the first 20 times she’d seen them. The Littler Dude cackles hysterically when
his big brother sings and dances for him, even if it’s the same made-up-on-the-spot
song and dance for the 50th time that day.
·
Appetite: My mother always made unique food combos for herself, like cold chicken for breakfast (one of her faves). The Littler Dude has yet to taste a food
he doesn’t like, including Gerber puree classics like Chicken & Apples or Sweet
Potatoes, Apples and Raisins (bleh).
·
Toughness: My mother faced health issues almost
since birth and battled cancer with ever fiber of her being. The Littler Dude
gets repeatedly squashed, rolled and folded in half by his older brother.
Neither one of them complains about the adversity they’ve faced.
We have a long way to go, but so far
the Littler Dude is living up to his namesake’s legacy. And with another
Mother’s Day now passed, I am thankful to be able to spend it with the
amazing mother of my children. Her patience with all three Dudes (both big and
small) that she lives with is inexplicable, unrivaled and beyond
appreciated. Happy Mothers’ Day, Mrs.
Dude!
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Happy Mothers Day from the Dude family to you and yours!! |
I think this is fabulous! It is always funny how female traits come out in children and grandchildren. I never knew my biological mother and at my age; I think about some of my "ways" and just know that they came from my mother or grandmother. ENJOY the little dude as long as you can. They grow up fast!
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ReplyDeleteI love how you tied together the memories of your mother with her namesake. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome tradition ~ I love the connection between generations. He will grow up knowing he will always be connected to a grandmother he only knows in his heart. Thanks for sharing!
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