Shot-In-The-Dark Career Predicitons

Since the first time I held each of my babies I wondered what their lives would be like - their likes and dislikes, their friends, their spouses, and of course, what careers they would choose. As they have gotten older I know a lot more about their unique personalities, their likes and dislikes, and I'm using that knowledge to attempt to deduce their future careers. So I figured, for a good laugh later (when they're all settled into their careers of choice), I would commit to print(?) my predictions for each of my kiddos' careers:

Miss Bee, the oldest, is the toughest for me to predict at the moment. She has told me at different times that she would like to be a teacher and a veterinarian. I think I'll go out on a limb, however, and say that with her drive (if we can ever focus it in a single direction) she might possibly choose to be a missionary. Either that or a professional wrestler - after all she gets lots of practice with her brother.

Princess is a true middle child. She's creative, the family peacemaker, and has been completely self-sufficient since she was two. Honestly, at this point she would be thrilled if I let her prepare all her own meals - that way she would always get to eat exactly what she likes. My prediction of her career choice is so easy - she will undoubtedly be a physician. I say this not only because she is a nurturer but also because she is absolutely drawn to all things medical. She loves to watch MASH just for the medical scenes. DH caught her watching a typical (graphic) episode of ER the other day and instead of being repulsed she was fascinated with how they were treating the "patient" on the show. She loves visiting the hospital for any reason. So unless she gets burned out before medical school she will go into the medical field.

Big Man is still somewhat of an enigma for me since he's just five. But he is very particular about keeping things in order and doing things the "correct" way. Because of that character trait it is so easy for me to predict he will follow in his daddy's footsteps and be an engineer. I think I can safely say he will choose a career where things are black and white - where there is a definite right and wrong. Then again, he could also own a confectionery since he is always looking for something sweet to eat. Yeah, on second thought, I could totally see him creating his own sweet confections to sell - that is if he learns how not to eat everything he makes. Right now self-control is not a virtue he possesses. But that will come with maturity.

I've written these predictions down mainly as something to look back on and laugh about. There's no way to predict what your children will choose to do with their lives. However, since they were tiny I've been praying that they will seek God's guidance and direction in choosing their career paths. Because if they do that I know they will find themselves fulfilled and at peace with their choices.