Taking my kids to the Air Show
My husband and I try to take our kids to the Air Show in Houston every year. It's loud (yep, even louder than my house!) and impressive. My husband, now a stock broker, use to be a commercial pilot--and in fact was my flight instructor when I got a wild notion to learn to fly. (What was I thinking???) Anyway, the kids loved every minute of the show. And I felt kinda choked up watching our military men and women demonstrate their skills. I'm so proud of America and the soldiers that are willing to risk their lives for our freedom. For years, my 14 year old has wanted to be a career soldier. Now, my 17 year old, who for years has wanted to becme a plastic surgeon, wants to go to the Air Force Academy. Sure, they won't make a bundle of dough, but we've always taught our kids that money is not as important as doing what you love and doing what can contribute to the world. I'm glad they've taken that to heart.