The Little Book That Could & The Daughter Who is Making Sure That it Does..

Last week I had a conversation with my sister about her daughter, my niece.

Sister: Every time I ask Shania what she wants to be when she grows up, her response is either: Actress, Dancer, Model. Never, Doctor or Lawyer.

Me: Well she is a creative soul.

Sister: That just means that I am going to have to take care of her longer. *sigh*

Me: Yeah, probably.

I did not have parents who were in a position to "take-care" of me beyond 12th grade. Once I graduated high school I was on my own financially a...