But Isn't That Crazy?
It just so happens to be the season of life for making plans. For example, I have a friend, Chelsea, who is getting married this summer, planning to go to grad school in the fall, and then wanting to start a family in about two years. One time, she was explaining this proposed plan to another friend of ours, Rachael. Rachael listened and then replied, "So let me get this straight. You want to get married this summer and then start graduate school this fall. By the time you are finished, you will only have maybe a half of a year or less to teach before you start having kids. And you want to be a full-time stay at home mom for the first several years. That kind of doesn't make any sense." Chelsea paused and replied thoughtfully, "Yeah, you're right. That doesn't make any sense." As Rachael relayed this story back to me, we laughed together because we both know Chelsea's personality, and we understand that she is so excited about planning th...