One day I will write a post based on the early medieval Irish history I studied. One of the three divisions of society included: bards, singers, priests, druids and lawyers – ie, story tellers and bullshit artists extraordinaire.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

I’m sorry. No offense I just thought that was really funnny. Hell I work in advertising I should’ve broken the machine. I’m a professional bullshitter.

sorry, inner cynic just got out …

I suppose you never really know whether you’ve done a good job or not, and it’s very subjective any way. We’ve all heard of people’s ideas being derided in their lifetimes, only to be subsequently accepted.

One could make some smart comments as to how one could potentially mistake a Senator for a two year old toddler in some circumstances…

Congrats on your youngest’s birthday! Hasn’t time flown? Seems like yesterday that she was born. Kisses to her.

Certainly, whenever I have taken my kids into present or ex-workplaces, people have generally enjoyed it immensely. As you say, it’s usually far too serious. But my husband could never take our kids to his work – he’s a scientist and works with dangerous chemicals and glass in sterile environments…not very child friendly. I could never take our children into open court either. When I tried out a conference presentation on my daughter at home, after about 2 minutes she said, “I’ve had enough, Mummy, this is boring” and got up and started running around.

As for whether I’ll have any more – presently there’s a divide in the family. My daughter and I are all for another (she wants a sister, although I’ve explained that this can’t be guaranteed). My husband generally thinks two is enough, although he has been heard to say another would be nice. We’ll have to see how we go financially too. Watch this space to see who wins…

Will a new religion emerge on the basis of the ten-point online pop psych quiz.

I’m not sure how a vote, usually done on the voices, could be stuffed up by an eggnog mistaking a 2 yr old for a Senator!

re family as number 1 – my brother in law is a great example. He’s been delaying starting a family until nearly too late (my sister just turned 39), but finally gave in last year. They now have a son, and he still cannot put in words the joy this has brought him. He also said it has changed what he considers is important, and when I pop down to see them next month, I’m sure his old somewhat selfish personality will not be on show. Not to say he isn’t a decent fellow – just he saw life as what it could do for him etc.

re the discussion – what derails it is when tax dollars are called for or used to help “working families”TM. This riles singles and people who have already raised kids at their own cost. If the discussion is more about how society responds to our changing norms, you will get a fairer go.

I love seeing kids in the office – it is usually way too serious.

Our littlest turned 1, 2 weeks ago, and people are hassling us about whether we’ll have another. We’re happy with our current brood. Sure babies are cute and all, but not sure we could afford another anyway. And my wife isn’t keen on it at all – so that’s that! How about you?