Papa's Girl

Similarities

They say children will inherit skills, inclinations and tastes from their parents. I believe the innate, natural ones are true ; others which include values may differ because of external influences. So, we can assume that our children will love to draw, paint, write, read, dance, run... just like what some parents are inclined towards. This is very true from my personal observations among my girls. Sara and Grace love to read, write , cook and Esther loves matters related to art and creativity. Esther is lost in the kitchen.


But art is never for me. I never knew how to draw; don't like to draw and cringe during art classes. I am lost with the brush and colours. However I do like to read and imagine; sometimes my imaginations grow wild and beyond the skyline. I do not mind writing and sewing.

Dad is far more creative. He draws, paints, colours, decorates and where creative arrangements are concerned, I know my position in the home and more often than not shut up.


So, Esther the fortunate one has inherited most of dad's innate qualities. When they are together they always have moments of meaningful sharings and expressions.

Like dad, Esther draws.

Dad loves crafts; Esther too.

So when they are together there are always things to do and complete.

Esther is back for her hols. See, they are at it again. Dad gives her an assignment. A client needs 3D drawings within 3 days ; it means pocket money of 1k for her. Good deal.



So, they talk about nothing but 3D expressions day and night.




I love to watch them merging their skills together. Esther says she will stay home and help dad. Dad says no. She must work for others to taste the real world and to have discipline. Dad insists that she be toughened up in the cruel world. Some fathers are different. They protect their girls and make them instant co-partners. Is dad too harsh?

Christmas is in the air. At this time of the year, only the second girl will bother to help dad put up the tree.

So father and daughter are working hard at the trees again...



See. They are so similar. So Esther is papa's when they create a wonderland in the home. It's a warm feeling to watch both of them beautify the home during such moments. I was wondering if Esther will come home and put up the tree when she leaves home for her own home. Will there be moments like this? Will she still love to put up the tree when she has to put up trees in her own home? It will be so sad then.

The nostalgic Christmas carols are in the background even as they dress up the home.

There is magic in the air...rum pum pum...