<<Unfortunately, "perfect" children are too often
planned for, and thought of as, an accessory of the
successful life ...>>
Well put, Don, and I stand & applaud you and your wife for your decision...when my
wife wanted a second, I did what Nancy Reagan taught me...I just said no, and
convinced her (after some time) that with her going back to school to become a math
teacher and throwing herself into that that she wouldn't have time to commit to more
children. It's worked out great for all 3 of us, and yes my son IS an honor roll
student, but you wouldn't know it from looking at my vehicle...you know it from the
way he acts.
I remember overhearing a co-worker on the phone talking to a friend about his
expectant wife and saying "Debbie & I have decided that we're not going to let this
baby change our lives...", I laughed out loud, and told him that that was sorta like
saying that one would not let a hurricane muss their hair! ;~)
Bob
NP: Rolling Stones, "Lady Jane", Ed Sullivan show '66
