Early memories
May 31, 2019
Earliest memory of Tunji is the day he was brought home from the hospital. Funny enough, I did not know my mom was pregnant. All I know is I came home from school and I had a little brother. Then there was his naming ceremony, "Adetunji Olawale Abiola Junior, Oluwademilade Amoo Adekanmbi" We all elected to call him Demilade because that was what his birth represented for us, especially my parents. A crown that the Lord bestowed on us. I love this name so much. I find myself singing it after his passing - Oluwamidemilade Ayo Oluwamidemilade Ogo. Tunji means so much to us; our very own golden child.
Did I Iike toddler Tunji? Not quite. He was a massive cry baby. Demi would stand on his tiptoes and scream about the injustices he was facing. Imagine a tiny tot in diapers stretched out screaming. Not an endearing sight. Tunji's back always seemed to itch. He would go up to the refrigerator and rub his back to relieve the itch. My sisters and I can never forget Tunji's "scratch it!!" refrain. It was hilarious.
Another memory is of Tunji breaking the glass door on the TV shelf we had in our house back in Iyana Ipaja. My memory is not quite clear but I think it might have involved his yellow tricycle or something. I do know for sure that we lost that door because of him. Other key highlights of Toddler Tunji:
He marked Bola (literally). She has a scar on her face from Tunji's nails. I don't remember her offence but the scar is still on her face.
He wore those funny striped panties (yellow, blue, red, green)
He had two favorite T-shirts that were practically the same but in different colors
He was forced to wear suits (by my mother)
He was the cutest baby and toddler
by Adewunmi Adekanmbi