Sweet sixteen

This week at work, I had some helpers. The helpers were two of my co-workers' daughters and both of them are sixteen years old. Now, I remember myself as a sixteen year old and let's just say I copped a bit of an attitude and gave my parent's plenty of grief. ...But, these teenagers were different. Both were hardworking and respectful and refreshingly sweet. They did all I asked in helping me set up the laboratory, including mundane tasks such as making labels and hanging up wall shelves. They were also genuinely interested in learning some lab techniques I taught them. It renewed my faith that not all teenagers are self-serving and self-absorbed like those portrayed on MTV's "My Sweet Sixteen". Now, one of these girl's does drive a Volvo (her dad is the CEO of my corporation), but even still she seemed to have an appreciation for what she's been given at such a young age.

This past week also taught me something else - I will make a good mom. I could tell that by how I interacted with these girls. My mothering instinct kicked in big time. I was able to offer helpful advice and really seemed to make a good impression on both of these young ladies. It was refreshing because I don't get a lot of exposure to teenagers since my friends all have young children. Maybe I should consider volunteering for Big Brothers/Big Sisters because it was gratifying to be able to share some of my wisdom (what little I've acquired by now)!

Anyhow, I'm nursing a sinus infection I acquired over the holidays after battling a nasty cold. It was still a beautiful Christmas, despite the fact that I went to Urgent Care on Christmas Eve and then had a bad reaction to the antibiotic later that evening :( Even though I was sick, I still had a wonderful time hanging out with my hubby, parents and grandma: eating homemade barbeque and smoked ham with raisin sauce, driving around to see Christmas lights, playing the Family Feud game and Rummy 500, and watching "It's a Wonderful Life". Family bonding is so incredibly important to me. This weekend, I'm taking the time to relax, something I haven't gotten to do in a long time, especially since I worked all this week while not feeling 100%.. I'm looking forward to my weekend of nothingness very much!! (except maybe going out for New Year's if I feel up to it)..

One more thing, I dreamt this past week that Kyle and I had an adopted little girl. It was an incredible dream, full of happiness and joy. We got a call in the middle of the night and then picked her up. The next day we were surrounded by family and friends, while the both of us were holding her. I woke up that morning with such a blissful feeling. Oh, how I hope that dream becomes reality soon!! Little one, your room is all ready and waiting for you. And so are Kyle and I...