Comments on: There’s something about a boy and a cowboy hat

By: Connie

Connie — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:41:26 +0000

When our older son was in seventh grade—I can seem her clearly standing in the bathroom doorway as I was combing my hair as though it were yesterday—he told me that when he was a grownup he wanted to work with animals.

“David,” I said, “you will never be rich, but you will be happy. Go for it.”

Last October, at age 28, he left a good-paying job in a respected biotech company to start over again. He is a very happy veterinary technician.

By: Rhonda (Mimi)

Rhonda (Mimi) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:46:03 +0000

He is the cutest little cowboy! Love the p.j.’s. and is that a Hallmark Santa?

By: MomOf3 (4 to B)

MomOf3 (4 to B) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:53:27 +0000

This is oh so true! If kids are pushed into a career, they will either rebel or (worse in my opinion) not rebel and then become resentful later in life. Beautiful post!

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:12:07 +0000

Oh yes. So, so true. Let them be kids. I could care less what my kids become as far as profession and care tremendously that they are happy and look back at their childhood with fond memories of being a KID.

By: Chrissy

Chrissy — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:43:14 +0000

So adorable! And, obviously, an important message. Perhaps you need to hand out business cards to these women so they know to come read. They could use the excellent advice!

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:46:15 +0000

Yes, yes, and yes! Whenever someone asks my husband if Luke is going to be abaseball player (because Shane played varsity all four years of HS, plus coached a few years), he always shrugs and says, “If he wants. Or he could play the piano, soccer, or be in a band.” I love him so much for that.