Wednesday Poll: Like Mother....

When we want my dear grandmother to have a stress-free visit with us, we don't tell her we're coming.  Why?  Because when she has a head's up she plans for what seems like weeks in advance--menus and schedules and who's sitting where.  And, of course, we tease her about it to no end. 

But, a full two weeks before Christmas at my house this year, Sweet Husband found me sitting down with pad and pen mapping out...you guessed it, menus and schedules and who's sitting where.  After a suspicious cough that sounded a little like my grandmother's name, he hurried away before I could ask his opinion on side dishes. 

This is just one of the many ways that I am slowly growing into my mother and grandmothers.

For this week's poll:

What is a good habit that you have that's like your parents or grandparents?  A bad one?  A funny one?

Comment and discuss.

Comments

[Carolyn]

I hope I have picked up some of my parents GOOD habits. My dad was a very patience person, I hope I have put that to some use during my lifetime. My mom was a pretty good manager, she used to handle anything that came her way, and handled the situation. Not getting too stressed about what was happening. Hopefully I have not continued some of my parents bad habits.

[StacyH]

I would consider it a blessing if my life in any way resembled my mothers. To date I would say I have very similar characteristics. My husband says I dance like her (may or may not be a compliment!) and I've been told I look like her.

I inherited her stress over money. Not always a good thing. But it does keep us within budget 9 times out of 10. I did not inherit her sneeze. Which is very noisey. I'm glad I did not get that trait. :)

My grandmother ... I hope I have learned from her. In my mind, my grandparents were far ahead of their time in the 40s and 50s, and Grandmother was treated as a business partner and colleague. Not just someone who had dinner on the table at 6:00. Though she did have that done too. She has always wanted to impress upon her Grandchildren a legacy, and always wants to be involved. Many grandchildren don't have grandparents half as interested as mine.

I have often said ... every day I live my best life is a testament not only to my parents and their good choices, but to my grandparents and their good choices. Even a simple life is excellent when viewed from the back. Look at how many people had to work to get you there ...

[Meryl]

I do this thing when we're cleaning house that I remember my mom doing--doesn't matter how well things have been cleaned there's always one more thing that could be done. Sweet Husband called me on it a few months ago, and it was a real "wow" moment for me. I didn't even realize I was doing it.

But I also picked up my mom's love of reading and her concern for others.

I didn't really know my mom's mother well enough to say how we're alike....but there are lots of little bits I have in common with my dad's mother. Aside from the aforementioned "planning" gene, she is also an avid picture-taker. Also, one thing I hope I'll inherit from her is her continuing interest in being involved with the world and learning. She's over 80 and more invovled and engaged with her community than almost anyone else I know!

[Kenda]

I'll admit I waited to answer. One thing that springs to mind is the pointing at objects at the dinner table and not being able to ask for them properly, "Sweet Husband" can explain, or just watch at a family dinner next time Mom or I need the butter, it is bound to happen. But, if turning into my mother is the worst thing that happens to me, I think I will be fine. What I find interesting is watching my daughter and thinking, "Oh, please don't pick up that habit!"

[Meryl]

LOL--yeah, Blaine does that too, make me crazy! We'll be having a conversation and he just stops....and I'm like, "AND?"