Have you ever had to wonder ‘where your child came from?’ Let me explain. You observe certain traits and you can’t resist asking ‘where exactly does this [trait] come from’? In my particular situation I have found myself analyzing the extended family trees of both myself and husband’s simply to somehow decipher the origin of my daughter’s interesting personality traits. If all parents were like me, they’d be looking to have their children behave a whole lot like them. Ok not to imply I’m that perfect – but you get the point – Parents want their children to display the more positive traits that they (parents) possess!
A little background will suffice. You see, as a conscientious person [and mum], for me, everything has to be done with a great deal of meticulousness. The rooms have to be well organized, no single trash must escape the trash bin, the bedspread must be painstakingly tucked in at all sides and edges; cans of food in the pantry must be turned right side up! Did I mention you must take life very seriously? I know that’s a lot but that never hindered me (previously) from projecting upon and expecting my daughter to be that way, to be that thorough…I have finally found though that embarking on this kind of ‘work’ is just a sheer waste of time and energy.
A LITTLE GIRL INSPIRES 