For a long time we have been trying to get Maddox to say his name. He can say everyone elses. About a month ago he said it. We were all very excited but now, he will not say it anymore. What he will call himself is Doc. About 6 weeks before my Grandma died Maddox was born. When she found out what his name was she declared, “I am going to call him Doc.” The handful of times she saw him she called him Doc. In an effort to get him to say his name Mike would ask, “Who are you?” and get nothing. One day he asked, “Are you Doc?” and Maddox nodded yes, said Doc and has referred to himself as Doc since then. This little show of individuality and personality makes me smile and it’s nice that without really knowing it he is honoring my Grandma, a lady we all hold dear. Who know why he prefers Doc to Maddox. Maybe it’s just easier to say, maybe he will be a doctor one day or maybe even as a tiny baby my grandma made and impact on him. All that aside, it’s a good nick name.
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emilee, this is so beautiful. its his tribute to his great grandma!