Sweet Sweet Grandson, First Born Grandson Cayden

By Dr. Elene Metelleis, August 22, 2019 —

The other day I got a text from your
Father
Your sweet sweet Father
Glam-Mom’s First Born Son
My First Born Son.

It read- “Hello Mother.”

I wanted to jump
I wanted to smile
laugh
cry
rejoice
But instead, I texted back….
“If you are truly my son- How many
College acceptance letters did you attain
your senior year at Engineering and Science?”

Being the funny guy that your father
was- he texted, “Like 10”
He and I both knew that the true
Answer was 13.
Your father is so genius…

So are you- you are genius
Sweet Sweet Grandson
First Born Grandson

Your Father texted that he would bring
you over the next day around 1 or 2pm.
I was so excited.

The next morning I texted that 3pm
Would be a better time.
Glam-Mom had some things to take
care of and I would never ever ever
want to be running late for an
appointment with my grandson.

The next morning I went to the
Read by 4th office on Hamilton
Street between 20th & 21st Streets

I had to pick up some books that
were put aside for me. Three boxes of brand
new books. Glam-Mom was so excited.
It was so very hot in the city today!
Once I got home, a little after two
I texted your Father- “Are you close?”
I asked.

His response “I’m waiting for it to cool
down.”

Even before the clock struck 3pm
I was fully dressed. I chose to wear my new black and soft tan lace dress.
My hair I wore in a bob my favorite hair hat.
I put on my makeup. Magazine Ready
as I like to call it.
At 3pm I sat at my desk.
3pm I waited for you sweet sweet grandson
4pm I waited for you sweet sweet grandson
5pm I continued to wait
6pm
7pm
8pm

8:20, I deduced that your Father was not
bringing my Sweet Sweet grandson
My First Born grandson to see me today.

Glam-Mom was so so so very disappointed.
A few moments later,
Glam-Mom’s friend Mr. Lawrence came over.
I felt mute, I felt sad.
When he asked me how I was doing as he usually
does …
My response in a whisper was

“He didn’t come.”

Right away Mr. Lawrence
Glam-Mom’s friend knew that
Glam-Mom needed a hug.

Glam-Mom cried
Glam-Mom wept so deeply

No worries Baby Genius
No worries Sweet Sweet Grandson
No worries First Born Grandson

Your Glam-Mom will always make time for you
over and over again

Guess what?

I thought of you 21 years ago when I gave
birth to your Father.

What is another moment of waiting to see you

I consider it an investment in the bank of patience.

And if I were to never see
Sweet Sweet Grandson
My First Born Grandson
It’s more than okay- My blood runs through
your very veins
We share the same
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
Glam-Mom will always love you.