It doesn't matter how old your kids get...once a momaholic, always a momaholic. So who better to guest post about being a mom other than my own! A self professed momaholic turned Grammaholic, my mom will share stories of becoming a Grandma...or Gaga as we refer to her, and how it has changed her life.
It's All In The Name
Written by Kathy (aka Gaga) with love.
At one time or another we all choose a name for someone or something...a pet, a toy, your car, a screen name. Your child's, the most important name choice you will make in your life, is one that he or she will live with for the rest of their lives - until maybe...
Your child becomes a parent. Name choices for mothers are usually Mama, Mommy, Mom, Ma. Fathers - Dada, Daddy, Dad, Da or some variations.
Prior to the birth of my first grandchild, we discussed what I would eventually be called. Grandma (not me), Gram (my mother's "name"), Nana (my grandmother), Nanny, Nan, Mimi...the list went on and on. The final determination was "whatever name she called me would be it." Then, my beautiful Chloe was born...one of the truly happiest days of my life. Chloe became my world. I noticed every movement, smile, laugh, tear, scream...til the day came when she chose my name. She said "Ga"! When I asked Tara if she heard Chloe say Ga- she told me I was crazy- that I was fishing for a name!
Sure enough, Chloe did in fact say Ga which soon became Gaga- and I wasn't crazy after all. I loved it, I embraced it, my heart sang with joy. I am Gaga...and Chloe named me herself.
And so I am- Gaga (long before Lady Gaga- yes, I was first!) I am now Gaga to my own children, my son in law, my sweet boy Max, my husband, my daughters friends and some of their children too!
Whatever your name is, embrace it- someone who loved you with all their heart chose it for you too.
xoxo, Gaga!
If you enjoyed this post (and I hope you have) please look for my future posts under Gaga's World on my daughter's blog, Secrets of a Momaholic.
That's so cute! I love that name!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun name, lol, my mom just wants to be called "Pat" which is her first name. We're still trying to flesh out potentials since Grandma doesn't fit her in the least!
ReplyDeleteI think my mom would have went with Kathy if Chloe didnt come up with Gaga!+
ReplyDeleteI love that you got your mom involved!! Reading this made me tear up, I miss my mommy!! LOL Dari calls her RO. Thank you both for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis made me smile and miss my mom! We call my MIL Honey..also chosen by the eldest grandkid. :)
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see you "keepingit in the family"...makes your blog ever more so relateable! -Gina XOXO
Dari is too funny! She needs her own show- I swear!
ReplyDeleteYes- I am putting kathy to work! She will be guest posting once a moth or more if she likes!
love the way that came about!
ReplyDeleteGreat name and very smart Granddaughter. Since my step-son and his wife will be having babies soon .... I'm following your words and will let the little ones decide ~ worked out really well for you!
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