A parent... learning how to parent

My daughter is a lovely 13 months old. I feel as though for the past 12 months, my role has been mothering and nurturing her. In the past couple of weeks I feel like the parenting part of being a parent is really starting to kick in. Only problem is : I have never been a parent. I have watched a lot of parenting and *confession* have made a lot of judgement on the way many people rear their children... but i am quickly learning that it is a whole new ball game actually being THE parent. Especially to a super sweet and super strong willed baby who is exploring her power and new independence. I have been praying for keys and wisdom into how to be a 'good awesome great' mom. Unfortunately there are no YouTube how to videos or blogs that tell you exactly step by step how to raise awesome children. My desire is for my children to have so much to give the Lord and people they come across throughout their whole lives.
This brings me to my newest discovery or revelation. While I was in Australia my friend recommended a personality type book. As I began to read it I was freaking out about how Sean and I were fitting into personality types to the T. It was giving me so much insight and freedom into why I am the way I am. The 'pros' about me as well as the wonderful 'cons' that somehow pop up quite often throughout my life...Then the book began to talk about how important it is to parent each of your children's personality. If you are in relationship with any person, it is very apparent that each of us are created so differently. I want to understand and celebrate each of my children's personality, at the same time not allow a lack of character to mature due to the 'cons' of their personalities. For example: my personality is very laid back. This is a huge 'pro' in my life with our hectic schedule...but that also works as a 'con' in many of my days because it also translates into procrastination. I could legitimately blame my personality for getting things done late OR I can admit my tendency and find strategies for myself to be able to get things done on time. If I always blame my personality, my character truly is rubbish. Character is vital and is now the new bit of wisdom I'm asking God about. For myself and how to raise children to be confident in who they are along with possessing good character. With those two things, we truly could be raising up history makers. This is my passion. So im pretty thankful for this small nugget that is effecting me so much. I love being a mom and look forward to learning so much along this amazing journey of parenting. It really is the simple nuggets that are so important...