Tag Archives: personality traits

Characteristics and Personality Traits in Children.

How much is genetic? How much the way God made them? And how much influence does a parent have on a child’s personality and character traits? These questions have always fascinated me. I started thinking about them again today after reading Lyn’s blog about, what the way a child colors says about them and their schoolwork. When our son was young we had his room filled with myriad soft toys in bright colors and orange pictures or bright cartoon characters on the lemon walls. I was determined not to go for the traditional blue. A colored mobile hung above the … Continue reading →

I Hate It When My Spouse ….

You can insert your own personal quibble here, but today I want to share with you a personal story about something my spouse does that I can’t stand. I hope you’ll bear with me as this is not exactly a story that does me proud. I Hate It When My Spouse is So Forgiving Now you may think that I am an idiot to complain about the idea that my spouse is so forgiving. The ability to forgive is a wonderful thing. I actually admire it as much as I can’t stand it. That I have needed his forgiveness on … Continue reading →

The Independent Baby

Have you met this baby? She’s smart, she’s sassy and she doesn’t want your help. Oh, she wasn’t born independent – though she started exhibiting signs pretty soon. She didn’t want a pacifier; in fact she was probably pretty insulted when she figured out that it was empty and a really poor substitute for the real thing. As time went on, she began to exhibit other symptoms of her independent nature. She refused food after she discovered a new flavor. She didn’t want to sleep in her bed, even after she learned how. She preferred to sleep in your bed … Continue reading →