Did you always know you were going to be married to a hair stylist? An entrepreneur? A teacher? I don't know if I imagined I'd be living life as an attorney'’s wife. Among other things.
Of course, his profession--or mine--does not matter as much as the kind of people we are, which will undoubtedly influence the kind of person that our daughter has the potential to become. This may not be the most profound thought I'’ve ever thunk, but it is pretty impressive in terms of its potential for inducing massive parental guilt. Attempting to reach deep into the bowels of my soul, I ponder the question: Does writing in my blog count for setting any kind of helpful example? Pro: I'’m documenting the minutiae of my life while fulfilling a basic passion to write. Con: I am using the blog as a tool of procrastination. In other words, I should be:
a) finishing the draft of the Chapter
b) working on determining how to pay eight bills with negative money
c) folding the clothes I'’m using to prop myself up
d) All of the above
Accomplishing any one of the above, plus writing in my blog would probably qualify for a B- in Parental Example Setting. Any two of the above? Definite B+.
Grades will be issued in the morning. Fortunately, I believe that No Parent Should Be Left Behind. With hard work, determination, remediation and a little affirmative action, I feel that I can produce at least occasional flashes of maternal brilliance...
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