DISQUS

Your entry reminds me of this guy we interviewed for a technial job here at work. We had a group interview session, with "the boss" leading the interview. It was going resonably well, when we realized that there was a 3-year gap in this guy's work history. He tried to explain that he was doing stuff during that time that had nothing to do with high-tech work, so he didn't think it was relevant.

"The boss" (who I admire) closed the guy's folder and said "Look, this interview is going to end right now if you don't tell us what you were doing for those three years. You are coming across as evasive and we can't risk hiring you." The guy paused, and finally "admitted" that he was in a band and he was worried we would think this was frivolous and wasted time. Somehow he thought this was a negative. I was floored that he would consider those years when he was following his dream to be a negative. The boss explained that this was untrue, he probably learned quite a bit during that time in the band beyond just the playing and singing etc. This experience made him unique and he should be proud of it. It certainly made for a more interesting interview.

The point is, nobody should be ashamed for following their dream. We tell the kids all the time that "you can do anything you want to do".

In the last few years your dreams have changed, and they have come true in a big way. You have been blessed beyond belief. Go to your reunion and show off!

You can't know from a profile if a person will meet all of your criteria long-term. You might go out and realize on the date (or on the 2nd or 3rd date) that the boy just won't do. Then you move on. This might repeat several times and become tiresome. Try to find someone that you can have fun with, then assess the life-long aspects after that.

I know it may seem frustrating, but at least you're out there.......

Ahhhh, your first time. Wasn't so good for you?

Very good write-up, it sounds like they put on a great show for the kids. Hopefully the wee one liked it, but perhaps she doesn't see much of these characters.

As time goes on you will learn to pick shows that the two of you can enjoy. Most filmakers understand that kids aren't the only ones in those seats, and they throw in a few jokes for the adults.

Remember, the Sesame Street characters are the equivalent of rock stars. They've been doing this almost as long as the Stones have.

Your best antidote is to put your child to bed, crack open a beer, and watch the movie "Death to Smoochy" (where Edward Norton does an excellent job). If you do this within a week you should be okay. This is not the greatest movie ever, but it should put your Qi back where it belongs.

You mean where I eat my Nut and Honey every morning?

Well, I had a most excellent time receiving clues from you NYE. It was my first time and I was soooo nervous. It was fun.

Clutter. Everyone has some, we have tons. Keeping your arms around that problem is a daily battle. It's all about discipline, which we all hate. This is different, this is self-imposed. It can be overcome.

Once you do, come over and help us do it.

Kath, you know we will babysit anytime. And if you and the mother of *my* kids need some time to play, I think I can handle my three plus your toddler. Once you exceed 2, the chaos cannot get any higher!