Becoming More And More Like Mom!

Isn't it funny how much we become like our parents?  I can remember things I would giggle at regarding my mom and she would warn me, "Some day...you'll find yourself doing the same thing!"  "Never!" I would think to myself.  Well, those "some days" keep arriving and I have to just embrace them with a smile and admit that mom was right.

Girlfriends.  When mom was in her 30's, I loved listening to her while she gabbed on the phone with friends.  Once in awhile she would tell the listener, "We girls just need to get together!"  That statement struck me so funny.  Girls?  Mom was OLD!!!  She was far from being a girl!  Hmmm...I NOW catch myself saying we need a girls' night out or I'm having lunch with the girls.

Maiden names.  I also laughed when mom would refer to someone by her maiden name.  I only knew the person by her married name and thought mom should easily be able to remember the correct last name.  NOW I find myself saying, "Oh, you know, she used to be (whatever the maiden name was)."  I'm glad on Facebook most married females include their maiden names, or I would be so lost!

Enjoying the leaves.  My grandmother and mom loved going for a drive when the leaves were at their peak.  I joined them a few times and even as a young adult, would be embarrassed by the "Ouuus and Ahhhs" that they gave at the sight of each tree!  Fall is my favorite season, but it's not worthy of that much attention!  Well, guess who drives around NOW and catches herself "ouuing and ahhing" over the vibrant oranges, reds and yellows!

Wishing for an escalator.  I live in the house that I grew up in.  The stairs are horrible!  They are narrow and steep.  Many nights mom would stand at the foot of the stairs and say, "I see that we didn't get that escalator yet."  I would scoot around her and dash up the stairs.  The other night I stood at the foot of the stairs and thought wouldn't it be nice if this was an escalator.  NOW, I hadn't thought about mom and her escalator comment in years!

Never say never.  Out of frustration, I used to say, "I will NEVER...".  Mom warned me about making such a statement.  More times than not, my "never" became reality.  "I will NEVER teach in Wellsville."  I did for several years.  "I will NEVER quit a job."  I did to take a different job.  NOW when I hear people make the "never" comment, I warn them to be care of what they're saying.

I love my mom dearly and she was a mother and friend wrapped up in one.  I'm appreciative of the humorous lessons that life teaches us.