#43 Spittin' Image

Lately I've been having a strange recurring experience. Once in a while I'll look over at Lanie and get the feeling that I'm looking at one of my baby pictures come to life. I don't see it all the time, but sometimes—I don't know if it's the face she's making or the lighting or what—she looks a lot like me. Here's a side-by-side comparison for you folks at home:

(This is the only one of my baby pictures I have on hand. It's probably not perfect for this, but I think it does the trick.)

Now again, this isn't an all the time experience. However, I'm not sure I'm ever going to get used to it. It's bizarre to catch even a glimpse of my face in someone else's face, especially in a girl's face. Parenthood is weird, and it's also really cool. But for Lanie's sake, I hope she doesn't continue to look too much like me as she gets older.

Grace and peace,
BMH