My nearly 4 year old has all the important parts of her life figured out already.  She's just working on a few details.  I truly wouldn't be surprised if she accomplishes it all.
    My favorite part is also the most consistent:  she plans to be a superhero when she grows up.  She has said this for months now.  She is, however, having a hard time on deciding on her "summer job".  Yes, you read that right.  my preschooler apparently feels that it is necessary for a superhero to maintain separate employment during the summer months.  Sometimes she wants to be a teacher or a doctor.  Once it was a princess.  Most recently she decided she would spend the warmest part of the year as a waitress.
    I asked her not long ago what a superhero does that makes it such a desirable life for her to pursue.  I loved her answer:  "Well, Mommy, a superhero finds people who need help and rescues them."  That right there is why I am so sure she will achieve this particular dream.  While her career path may or may not involve tights or a cape, there are certainly so many 'real' jobs out there that fit her description of superhero.  But there is no way I'm going to say that to her right now.  I can't bring myself to burst that do-it-all comic book heroine bubble of hers.  She should believe that being a part-time princess is an option for as long as possible.

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