from Isa, 1/19/09
I find myself becoming more aware of the fact that what I'm asking her to do, is as something that I in fact have to do myself.
It may seem obvious, yet, its really subtle. I can't ask her to remember to be polite if I am forgetting my manners as well.
Being a parent is a non-stop mirror.
How I relate emotionally, socially, or physically are exact replicas of how she will relate to the world, and herself.
How I treat others, whether in her presence or not, will translate to her.
I wonder if most parents see this, or if they are see a blank slate in which to control.
I don't know.
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