[Aliantha]

You're right Zen. Dazza and I were discussing the kids a couple of days ago, and he said he wants them to focus on their careers. I was quite surprised by this statement and suggested that since they're only 14 and 15 at this stage, that he might be putting the horse before the cart and that they might not even want to have careers. Maybe they just want to shovel shit from 9 to 5 then have the rest of their lives to themselves. Sure it'd be nice if they could do something they love and feel inspired to do, but that doesn't happen to everyone. Not even to very many.

I then went on to suggest that if he's concerned they're not doing enough homework - which to me was a valid point - perhaps he should talk to them about restricting their extra curricular technology.

All I ever wanted was to be a Mum, so I guess I'm living the dream. Sometimes it's a bit more like a nightmare, but mostly it's pretty rewarding. I've put a lot of myself into my chosen 'career'. I've shed blood, sweat and tears for it. I've rejoiced in the highs and grieved during the lows. Now I'm starting to reap the rewards as the kids grow older and have become respected members of their peer group and are admired by their elders for their maturity and consideration for others.

Yes, I think so far my career is pretty successful.

I still can't wait for retirement though. lol