First, I guess we could get philosophical and ask if the original is really bad? It is an impression of a slice of life, like a "gesture drawing", and as the years go on may become more real than something perfectly posed. The expression on the little girl's face is precious, and she will remember Mommy, as you remember yours. OK, philosophy aside, and back to practice. I like Britt's twinkle on eye and lip. Other directions we could take it is reducing the saturation as with an old photo. Or using something like a drybrush effect to go the watercolor route. My guess is, that is not what you have in mind? The softness is not disturbing; it adds to the mood. I wouldn't do anything different with your daughter. The part I find most objectionable is the whisp of hair covering your right eye. [I really like, BTW, how both of your hair blends together in this picture.] Maybe we could burn in that portion of the face to hide it more in shadow. In real desparation, we could re-photograph you from same angle, lighting, and do a reasonably nice job of patching just the face together, (as long as you didn't mind some blurred artsey effects). This is likely more than anyone wanted to hear, but I can't attend the chat tomorrow night. Maybe as folks are throwing around ideas something will click. It is really very nice as it is!