I have heard this before... that children choose their parents.. I think it's a lovely idea.

I know my mother, the 'life lessons' I have learnt from her (not always in the nicest way! but certainly effective ) yep, I can believe that I chose her. Then I think.... oh crap... this is what I have to learn to overcome?!?
(not that I don't love my mum...she's my mum...but geez have I done some learning....)

ETA - I have just re-read this & it makes me wonder, what have my children got to learn from me?