Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Career Choices

We figure it is never too early to start thinking about career options for Cameron and Isabel. There are lots of options out there, and we need to start guiding them towards the ones that are safe, lucrative (so they can pay for us in our old age), and, of course, lots of fun! So see below for some of the options we have considered as a family...

1. Rockclimber: Unfortunately this does not pass the safe or lucrative screens, but it sure looks like a lot of fun! Isabel loves to climb everything, and this is a photo of her on a mini rock wall at the U.S. National Whitewater Center outside Charlotte.


2. NFL Linebacker: Cameron loves to run around, slam into things, and tackle his sister, so he is showing early signs that he may be destined for sports greatness. Of course, NFL Linebacker probably does not pass the "safe" screen, but it sure could be lucrative and fun!


3. Golfer: Both Cameron and Isabel seem to enjoy trying to hit golf balls. Though on our first outing to the driving range, Cameron hit Isabel in the head with BOTH the club and the ball (he threw the ball), so maybe he is destined to have his Dad's golf prowess and will NOT be headed to the PGA.


4. Lawyer: Cameron really enjoys reading and I hear there is a lot of reading involved in Law School, plus the world always needs lawyers, so this could be a good career choice. That is, of course, if we can ignore all the bad jokes about lawyers.

5. Farmer: Cameron and Isabel (see her in the background?) both love tractors and all sorts of farm animals and farm equipment. Plus their Grandma (Meghan's mom) grew up on a farm, so it is in the blood!

6. Mechanic: Yes, those are socket wrench attachments on the kids fingers. So while they may enjoy playing with the tools, I am not sure they truly understand how they are used, so this one may be a long shot!

7. Princess: Isabel was born to be a princess. She loves to wear pretty pink dresses, pink shoes, crowns and headbands, earrings, nail polish, and lip gloss. I am sure the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will have kids soon and maybe, if they have a son, he will be interested in an older American woman?? Isabel has a chance....

8. Model/Actress: Isabel also really enjoys making funny faces and acting like a dumb blond ("what, I need to use my hands to pick up my food and eat? really?"), so she would be a natural for a Miss America pageant or being an actress. Though that would involve dressing her up and getting her on "Toddlers & Tiaras" (http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/tv/toddlers-tiaras), which is a bit disturbing.



9. Artist: Last, Isabel has exhibited a growing interest in drawing and all sorts of crafts. If there is a career that involves mashing all of the play dough colors together into a giant multi-colored ball, then she will be a superstar.