Predicting the future.

I was talking with my sister this afternoon. She has four children. The oldest is 8. The youngest is 3.

She was talking about how each of her children are totally different. The oldest is so mature and talks like an adult (not in terms of using "R-rated" language, but rather she watches Bugs Bunny and says, "That was an interesting chain reaction."). Her language skills are truly remarkable.

But my sister does not talk to the oldest any differently than she does the other three. The oldest just is that way. It's her personality. She has a very scientific mind. She builds three-dimensional objects out of pieces of paper. My sister thinks she may grow up to be an engineer.

And the youngest is extremely creative (all of my nieces and nephews are creative). Apparently she makes up elaborate stories about how toys ended up in the backyard and what she did when she was 5 (my sister has to remind the youngest she is only 3!). My sister is convinced the youngest will become a writer.

Which got me thinking, what did my parents think I was going to do when I grow up when I was young? What talents did I exhibit when I was a kid?

As for my daughter, she is still young, but her personality still shines. She is so out-going and so friendly and her favorite word is "Hi!" So I am convinced (as of now at the tender age of 19-and-a-half months old) that Reese will become a receptionist or part of a welcoming committee. A performer of some sort, a la comedian or actress?