My girl

Every day my children do something that make me thank God for how blessed I am. Once in a while though, they do something exceptional that makes me feel like I might just be on the right track. My job is demanding and challenging and I think that it's a  mother's obligation to feel guilt. If I spend too much time working, I'm not spending enough time with my kids. If I spend too much time with my kids, I'm not getting enough work done. It often feels impossible to find a balance and I sometimes  wonder if my daughter resents what I do. Today was kindergarten career day. Oriah is extremely ambitions and plans to be a singer, dancer, hockey player, Princess on Ice, mother, wife, doctor, animal rescuer and the list goes on.  Mrs. Foti, Oriah's teacher, told her she could only choose one career to share with the class. Talk about a proud momma when my girl told me if she had to choose one, it would be photographer. She put together a collage of the equipment she will need to do her job and dressed the part. She also had to answer two questions. 

What kind of responsibilities does your future job have?

Oriah - "To take pictures of brides and grooms, babies, animals and families. To make pictures for people so they can remember things forever." 

Why did you pick this kind of job? What do you like about it? 

Oriah - "I like to take pictures. It seems like it would be fun and I like going to weddings. Making memories for people is important. I want to make people happy."

she also stated that she is "the bomb" at taking pictures. 

So, today I am writing about my daughter. Today I feel a little less guilt. Today I feel like my daughter, the person who's opinion of me I value most in this world,  views my career as an important one.  No matter what she chooses to do, no matter what path she may take, I will support her and be proud of her and love her with my whole heart. But to know that she supports me means more than I could ever explain. Thank you Oriah, my dream girl, for making this world all right.