Self Identity

When she was younger, Alice did not say her first name.  Instead, she would just give a blank look if someone asked her name.  I was so jealous of my friends whose children would point to themselves and say, "I insert child name."  It was also very anxiety producing for a first time parent.  Well, there is a reason why the phrase "Be careful what you wish for" is a truism.  God heard my prayers.  I am now blessed with a daughter who goes up and introduces herself to EVERYONE.  Thank goodness I am not a shy person.  I would probably need major doses of anti-anxiety meds to cope with having such an extroverted daughter.

It seems like Angela is following in her sister's footsteps with one major exception.  She refers to herself as "Me" or "Me too".

"What is your name?" I asked her.

"Me."

"No, honey, what do you call yourself?" I asked again.

"Me."

I thought about it and I realized I walked right into that last one.  She wins.  I give up.