Like Mother Like Daughter?

I share a great many qualities with my mummy dearest, two of which that are becoming more and more apparent to me as I plan. The first is the I-could-SO-do-that-myself-for-half-the-price-and-it-would-be-twice-as-nice attitude, which is an awesome trait. Pair that, however, with the other quality I get from my mom—procrastination—and you can see why all of our DIY efforts could easily go wrong if we're not careful.

My mom has undertaken the biggest DIY project by far, the bridesmaids dresses. Last December, we went to a craft store and chose a simple, but flattering pattern. We didn't pick out the fabric together until my next trip home last month. Since she's a teacher, all the while the plan had been for her to get stitchin' as soon as her school let out for summer. But then, school was out and she needed a week to rest. Then, she was sick. I waited until she got better to really start nagging her to start. It's one thing to wait until the last minute to make invites or favors, but nothing can throw off an otherwise well-planned wedding like naked bridesmaids (though, admittedly, it might make the day more memorable).

Let me just say, I feel like a total dope for ever doubting my wonderfully talented mom. In just one week she has finished (except for the zipper and hem) two of the dresses and has already cut the fabric for the third!

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To top it off, she's enjoying the project so much she informed me that she will be making the flower girl dresses as well. All this has reminded me of a third quality I share with my mom. Once we get started on a project, whether it's making a dress or reading a book, we get SO focused on it we can't stop ourselves!