Do As I Say

Even before I had a child, I knew, on some level, that kids learn through emulating the behavior around them. I guess I didn't consider how quickly it could happen and how difficult it would be to change those little bad habits. Oops.

In some ways, knowing I have a human sponge soaking up every infraction, helps me be a better person. I've become more aware of my "pleases", my "thank yous" and most definitely my eating habits (whole grain, please; limit the salt; dessert is a treat, not the beginning, end & middle).

Other things are more difficult to change, and in some cases, I don't even realize I'm doing (or not doing) something until I notice that Mini Me has picked up some behavior or habit I'd prefer she not. Sigh.