Who I Wanted To Be...

When I was young I had big plans…I knew eventually what I wanted to do with my life…and who I wanted to be. I wanted to be a baseball star…the envy of the nation… until I realized to be one…takes good eye-hand coordination. Then I wanted to be a football star…have my name emblazoned on my shirt… until I realized I was much too small…and all that tackling hurt! Next I wanted to be an astronaut…and soar up among the stars… until I realized my tummy ached…just riding in the car. Then I wanted to be President…in charge of all the masses… until I realized somedays…I can't even find my glasses. Eventually a teacher, husband, father and grandfather is what I came to be… and I often wonder if I chose them… or if they have chosen me. Yes, when I was young I had big plans but I didn't know…eventually who I am in my life is who I'd want to be.