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12 Jan, 2010

Imitation is the sincerest form of mimicry

Posted by: Mama In: Papa| Ruminations| Sebastian

As your children start developing a personality, it’s awfully tempting to try to fit them in a box. Namely a hereditary box. We see (or try to see, I guess) ourselves in their actions. We try to figure out where they may have “picked that up”. For instance, the way Nicholas gets frustrated and throws a sh*t fit kinda, sorta, maybe looks like something his mom might do. And maybe, kinda, perhaps, Sebastian’s short attention span resembles his dad’s.

And then, sometimes, their behaviour so obviously, so unquestionably, originates from one of us that it’s a veritable impersonation. Sorta, kinda, maybe a caricature.

3 Responses to "Imitation is the sincerest form of mimicry"

1 | Gram

January 13th, 2010 at 15:34

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Who are you “monkeying” my little angel ? Maman or Papa ? Both ?
Apple could use that for an ad, it is hilariously adorable !
Gram is impatiently waiting for your phone call Sebastian ;)
xoxoxoxo

2 | Mama

January 13th, 2010 at 16:41

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That’s his dad, 100%

3 | Gram

January 13th, 2010 at 18:18

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Hey, Papa, show him how to dial 514-935-25..
I want to chit chat with my angels :)
xoxoxoxo

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