Some of us desperately want to and some of us spend our entire lives trying not to...but either way, thoughtful reflection reveals that in one way or another, some behavior, mannerism, characteristic, physical attribute, habit....something about us is just like our mother.
For instance, I open my pantry and an avalanche of shopping bags comes pouring out. Why do I have a shopping bag collection? I don't f'n know!! It's a genetic predisposition. I buy something, I empty it from the bag but I hear a voice in my head say, "That's a nice shopping bag...don't throw it out, you can use it again." Or "You're throwing out a shopping bag from
Burberry?" What am I reusing it for? As luggage? I have no answer but I cannot bring myself to throw them out.
I have other examples of turning into my mother, but for this blogpost, I went to you, people who read the VuvClub, for your thoughts on how you know you have turned into your mother....and I loved your answers and appreciate your sharing with me. So, thank you and here are your reasons why.........
"I know I've turned into my mother because ____________________:
"I've started to repeat myself. I have started to repeat myself." Simone
"I put my lipstick on in the car with no mirror, buy groceries, and pull the potato chips out of the bag, and eat them while still in the parking lot and I talk back to the tv." Renai
"I love jeopardy and crossword puzzles." Shari
"I too believe the music is way to loud at Bar Mitzvahs." Sheri
"I discuss the best way to make traditional jewish holiday foods with my friends and with the butcher." Randi
"When I look at my hands I see hers and I know that I'm my mom reincarnated." Rose
"I know I've turned into my mother when I find myself "bopping" along to a song in the car and my kids are rolling their eyes!!!!! LOL!!!" Marcy
"I know I've turned into my mother when my cotton comfort hanes underwear appears 4 inches higher than my low rise jeans...and I don't care because it's comfortable...and usually my shirt that's two sizes too big covers it." Gina
"I definitely picked up some of my mom's mannerisms. We both have a strong laugh and similar habits. I picked up my mom's work ethic. For me, just like my mom, work provides us with a certain self satisfaction and independence. She taught me how to be able to rely on myself. My mom always had a positive outlook on life. I think I do too. I hope I have become half the woman my mom was and still is." Susan
"Not only do I I find myself using the exact same expressions as my mother...but I'm forgetting the same things she forgets." Tammy
"All of a sudden, I make the same annoying noise that she makes when she clears her throat!!! My matzoh balls are like little lead balls, just like hers! With the slightest breeze, I think my kids should put on a hat and scarf and I love John Denver!! " Wendy
"I know I'm turning into my mother when I find something that fits well (not often) and buy it in every color, when I have memberships at 2 gyms and don't go to either, when I go to board meetings at the temple (what is happening to me), when my arms continue to jiggle long after I lift them, when I joined Hadassah, when I walk into Weight Watchers, when I eye Chico's thinking they must have something that fits me (I haven't gone in yet). But, I know the transformation is not complete. I own no clothing with rhinestones and I am damn proud of it." Alisa
"It all started when I turned 50 and started wearing stocking knee highs under my pants. Thank goodness it stopped at that with clothing but then, I found myself excited at weddings and bar mitzvahs when they played the "alley cat". By age 55 I was, not only taking the coupons out of the newspaper, but started cutting them to make them perfect for the cashier and started making a list where items were on sale that week. Around 58 yrs. old I suddenly became cheap. After dancing school, my granddaughter and I went into Syosset Treats for a "treat" - she bought some gum - it was $5+ - I told the cashier - "are you kidding me?" Now, as I turn 60 and look in the mirror - I see MY MOTHER. It's her face - wrinkles in the same place and when I turn away from the mirror - I see her ass. I CAN'T WAIT FOR MY DAUGHTER TO EXPERIENCE ALL THIS." Maryann
"It's sappy but true.... but my daughter recently told me that I'm "the best mom in the world" and that's what I think of my mom...so my friend, its not funny but there it is....xo" Carla
Yes, there it is.....the apple generally does not fall far from the tree, does it?
Again, thanks for sharing and thanks for being a part of thevuvclub.com. Your topics, ideas and comments are always welcome.
Have a great weekend.
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