My mother-in-law has always said that my daughter is the “spitting image” of my husband. I used to think she said that because she loves her son, and naturally sees him in Lilah. But after seeing “Mini-Me Fathers Day Contest” winners – Jaiden and her Dad’s picture – I started thinking that my husband and our daughter really do look alike.
Evolutionarily speaking, I’ve heard that most kids are “made” to look like the fathers in their first year of life. Fathers need that instantly recognizable connection so, in turn, they will protect their offspring. (Generally the maternal connection is made early on since mom has already had 10 months to bond with baby.) This may all be an old wives tale but then again, maybe not, because Lilah and her daddy are quite the dynamic duo… Wonder Twin powers – ACTIVATE!
Recently my mother-in-law sent me some photos of my husband at Lilah’s exact age (2 ½.) I realize now that she wasn’t exaggerating about how alike they look!
What do you think?
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On the flip side, the older our daughters become the more they look (and act) like their moms … even if they didn’t when they were younger. Yes, for better or worse, we’re all turning into our mothers! I attribute this to mom’s role as a model for their daughters’ gestures and characteristics. Even if my little one doesn’t look like me (…yet) she definitely acts like me when she stands with her hands on her hips, or pretend-talks on the phone. I am happy to be an example for her, and I’ll do everything in my power to make sure I am a positive one. Trust me, I’ll know right away if I’m not, because… well, she’s my little mirror!
Do you find this to be true in your family?
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Super cute! I don’t think I ever looked that much like my dad, but we did have the exact same hair color! When I was seven we pulled out a lock of hair that my grandmother had cut off my dads head-o-curls at age seven and put it up to my own mop. The color was an exact match, so much so that the red colored curls blended right into my head!
No doubt about it. They do look a like! And I agree, daughters seem to mimic the mom most of all. My daughter does. And she also look like her dad! You think that’s a good thing? my daughter think not! ha!
Maricris
@MaricrisG
In Russia, they say that girls that look like their dads will have a happy and lucky life! 🙂
I’m the perfect “morph” of my parents looks wise, but I have my dads exact mannerisms, handwriting, and all personality traits – it’s scary!
Elena, that is so cool! I’ll have to remember that. I am also a balanced mix of my parents which is good since I’m an only child. I really do use ALL of my moms mannerisms. It trips me our when I put my hand on my chin and then a picture of my mom doing the same thing pops into my head.
Maricris, I’m hoping Lilah will be happy about looking like her dad because he’s pretty cute too! I’m sure she’ll dislike being like me at some point in her life, probably the teenage years…but then again, she may dislike everything.