Aspirations

We all have aspirations, but isn't it funny how they seem to change as we get older?

Ethan wants to be either a scientist or athlete when he grows up. His two favorite things in the world are playing sports and learning about science.

For Elena, its definately an artist and perhaps children's book writer. She's already begun writing a few adorable drafts.

Joel is still trying to settle on his plans. A few months ago he wanted to be Superman when he grew up. At least, until he found out from his big sister that Superman was pretend. Last week he was going to have a donut shop, open on Tuesdays and closed on church days. Today as he was playing with his ocean theme Leggo guy, he thought maybe he would be an "ocean hero". Then he asked me if ocean heroes could make donuts. By the end of our car ride, he was back to being a donut maker. I guess the adventures of the ocean still couldn't compare with the thought of having all the donuts he wanted.

It seems that we never stop changing our minds, or should I say fine-tuning our goals. Anthony has gone back to school to get his Master's degree in English compostion with the hopes of teaching college and maybe someday publishing his own book.

I went back to school after getting my psychology degree to be a teacher. Really though, some days I just dream of getting my house organized and maybe making the mountain of laundry into a more managable pile. Most of all, I hope to go back to being a stay-at-home mom or maybe a work-from-home mom.