The one time I’ve ever heard that being an inspiration is a bad thing. Is it me, or does anyone else feel a need to slap mom upside the head … just once. Grrr.
Okay, I’m over it.
Morning frightenup! Afternoon Mom! (Um, you weren’t the mom I was talking about up there). :-)
It’s actually up to Cathy to change her ways. She needs to stop blaming her shortcomings on her mom. My mom has a terrible problem with paper clutter. I also have somewhat of a problem with paper clutter (nowhere near my mom’s level). And maybe I picked up some habits from her, but I don’t blame my clutter on my mom; I know that my issue is mainly time. Blaming others for your bad habits bugs me. Whew, got that out! :-)—
There are two possible reactions to a parent’s flaws. One is just to copy them, saying with a shrug, “can’t help it.” The other is to vow never to copy them, and to succeed in keeping that vow.
NE1956 over 12 years ago
The one time I’ve ever heard that being an inspiration is a bad thing. Is it me, or does anyone else feel a need to slap mom upside the head … just once. Grrr.
Okay, I’m over it.
Morning frightenup! Afternoon Mom! (Um, you weren’t the mom I was talking about up there). :-)
lightenup Premium Member over 12 years ago
It’s actually up to Cathy to change her ways. She needs to stop blaming her shortcomings on her mom. My mom has a terrible problem with paper clutter. I also have somewhat of a problem with paper clutter (nowhere near my mom’s level). And maybe I picked up some habits from her, but I don’t blame my clutter on my mom; I know that my issue is mainly time. Blaming others for your bad habits bugs me. Whew, got that out! :-)—
Good morning, Susan, Aaron and GretchensMom!
tegm over 12 years ago
actually, when one day my mom started being organized it really creeped me out. I still look for signs that she was the same as me, haw haw.
RinaFarina over 12 years ago
There are two possible reactions to a parent’s flaws. One is just to copy them, saying with a shrug, “can’t help it.” The other is to vow never to copy them, and to succeed in keeping that vow.
Gretchen's Mom over 12 years ago
Good luck, Cathy, because with a mom like yours, you’re going to need it!
Good afternoon, Aaron, frightenup, Susan, Rina and all my other fellow Cathy nut jobs joining us today. Yea . . . it’s Saturday! :-)