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My Niece Wants to be a Dinosaur...

I frequently talk about my niece and nephew because they have quite the personalities. In the most recent episode, my sister informed my siblings and I that our niece had determined what career path she had decided to follow as she continues to grow. This revelation came with video evidence, where my niece was asked which career she preferred; a princess or a dinosaur. With no hesitation, she confidently said 'dinosaur', as she continued to hoard whatever food she was devouring in her chipmunk-like cheeks. Although this may not be a rare career choice at this age, it never ceases to amaze me just how unique the statements can be. With her conviction, I probably wouldn't challenge my nieces' assertion in fear of a dinosaur-like response.  She knows what she wants. So why is this important to me? I find it terribly intriguing that a two-year-old has such a grasp on decision-making at a time where it is easy for people older than them to write them off.  N