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My then 4 year old daughter came up to me this summer and said, "Mommy! I know what I want to be when I grow up?" "Oh really? What?" "I want to be just like you! A Mommy!" Now, isn't that just the greatest compliment in the world?

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Linda B added this item on January 4, 2010

Linda B voted on January 4, 2010

Niki commented on March 4, 2010 - Aw that's so sweet... I hope for the best for you and your child

Niki voted on March 4, 2010

Marly commented on April 1, 2010 - That is so very cute. You have to be so proud of her even as she grows older and changes her mind. Its a wonderful compliment as in the way you have raised her. Shes' proud of you and that is what she is telling you. This comment will stay with u always!!

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Melissa O voted on June 25, 2012

Avery commented on June 25, 2012 - My 14 year old son wanted to be Bob the Builder 10 Years ago........ Isn't it amazing how i still remember? But now, he wants to be a pilot.

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My then 4 year old daughter came up to me this summer and said, "Mommy! I know what I want to be when I grow up?" "Oh really? What?" "I want to be just like you! A Mommy!" Now, isn't that just the greatest compliment in the world?

My 3 year old daughter wanted to be Santa when asked a month ago, when I explained she could be anything she wanted, but could not be a person that exsisted she said fine I'll be God then....oh boy! Lol...now she wants to be a doctor this month

My now 12 year old wanted to be a "yellow firetruck" when she was about 4. Now she's just happy Hillary Clinton wasn't elected President because there is still a chance for HER to be the first female Prez!

At 3 (now 4) my girl had many ideas of what she'd be growing up: doctor, vet, gymnast, garbage truck driver, chef, and more. When I asked how she'd find the time to do it all, she responded self assured: "Mommy, I'm a girl, I can be anything I want!"

When I was a kid I wanted to be a lawn mower... the machine, not the person that pushed it. I thought it would be so wonderful to chop down that tall cool green grass with the lovely smell and how satisfying to leave that clear path behind me!

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my 6 year old son wants to be in the army when he gets old enough. he is very patriotic, and is always saying how he loves america. adorable!!!!

My son, who is now 40....when did that happen lol????, at about age 8 announced that he wanted to be 'a man who gave away food to poor people.' He DOES work at a 'scratch 'n dent' grocery that sells food at a big discount....!

My 2 yr old told her dad that "when I'm n' adult I just want to drum all day". Here hoping she get to do that!!!!!!

My 7 yr old decided this morning to become famous so she could have a solid gold statue made of her. She hasn't decided what she is going to become yet, but she wants the statue to be the size of Lincoln in the Lincoln memorial.

My son is almost 20 now, but when he was in Kindergarten, he wanted to be a cotton candy maker at the circus. After that, he wanted to be a school bus driver. Currently he is double majoring in Economics and Marketing.He wants to be a Corporate lawyer!

My son, who is now 10, has been very motivated to become an astronaut,. He is very interested in space. He has read several books, answers every questions that we ask about space. He is set on becoming a pilot first and then traveling to the moon or mars.

Don't worry; my youngest grandchild in Texas wanted to be a CIRCLE at the age of 3. His older brother told him that was silly & he needed to pick something else. So at his present age of 8 he's taking piano, drums & guitar & wants to be a rock star.

My daughter wants to be Jasmine from "Aladdin", when I told her that probably wasn't going to happen, she told me she'd probably rather be a vet and take care of sick animals anyway!

I have 3 year old twin girls. One told me she "wants to be a nurse to help kids." The other one then looked at me and said "A nurse? Nope. I want to be a sting ray. Or a kitty."

My niece, when she was 3, wanted to be a "Balloon Racer". I'm not so sure where she got that from, but it was very cute.

My son wants to be a cowman and " round up the bad people with his lasso". His current lasso is a belt from his grandma's old robe.

For my kids 9, 7, 5, 3, it depends on what we are doing. If we are eating at McDonalds, it's McDonald's manager. If we are watching a movie, it's actor. My 7 year old's latest is writer for Indiana Jones movies.

My 11 yo wants to be a Pro -scooter er? LoL. Or wants to open his own scooter shop, & design his own scooter/skate whatever clothing brand. 2day my 7yo wants to be a pop star, a mommy, fashionista, world traveler, animal doc. or hair/makeup artist.

My 3 1/2 yr old daughter tells me all the time that she is going to be a doctor ballerina when she grows up. Gotta love those little creative minds! :)

My 4yold wants to be *deep breath* "An astronaut, a geoligst, a candle-lighter, a dress designer, a dancer, a singer, and most of all- a mommy!" Yes, all of the above, and the list grows every day.

When my son was 3 he wanted to be a professional baseball player... and a mommy. Now at 11 he still wants to be a professional baseball player.

My 4 year old son wants to study underwater volcanoes, then be a teacher and help his daddy! And some days, a baseball player fits into this mix somehow.

My 3 year old daughter wants to be a "hop" when she grows up. She is fascinated by helicopters, but can't quite get the word out yet, so she calls them "hops" :) Every time we ask her what she wants to be when she grows up she says "a hop". How cute :)

My 3 year old daughter is set on becoming a Paleontologist. She already is a dinosaur expert so it just may happen!

My son is almost 4 yo. He wants to be a knight! Although many things change from day to day, this has stayed consistent for 6+ months now. He loves the horses, the armor, the shield, the sword....everything. It is very cute.

My 8 yr old son want to be a Scientist.

a businessman (perhaps a business mogul)

My 5 year old daughter is set on being a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader!

My 3 year old wants to be a 'Space Penguin' and fly to the moon!

My 12 y/o son wants to be a concert violinist.

My 5 year old son wants to be a FARMER when he grows up which is great because mommy, daddy and grandpa all farm! he would make 3 generations in my family alone!

My 5-yr-old daughter has decided that she is definitely going to be a veterinarian.

My 32 y.o. son wanted to be Kermit the Frog. Today, he has a high level job with the Department of Defense. My 28 y.o. daughter wanted to be the first woman president, then decided a maid in the White House was easier! She is in mgmt. for a DC foundation.

My 9 year old wants to be an Archeologist and a restaurant owner that serves pancakes. My 12 year old has always wanted to play trumpet in a jazz band. We'll see...

My 13 yo wants to be a sign language interpreter! She amazes me with her proficiency in picking this up and helping interpret for the hard of hearing kids at her school.

My daughter (now 20) always wanted to be a doctor or a teacher. Now at 20 she is in college studing to be a teacher for (disabled kids). I couldn't be more proud since she has an Autistic brother she had a hand in raising.

My 5 year old wants to be a doctor, an astronaut, a teacher, an American Idol contestant, a marine biologist and a farmer. She's going to be a busy woman.

My son wants to be an engineer and my daughter wants to be a nurse.

a talent agent

My 2 yr old wants to be "a Christmas Engineer". That is, drive the Christmas Train (our local Caltrain dolled up with lights and Santa and Rudolph on board).

My twin daughters want to be astronauts. They decided this when they were in 1st grade. They are going to 6th grade and have not changed their minds. They are attending Aviation and Aerospace Magnet program at the middle school next year.

My 4 year old wants to be an eyedoctor, so she can shine light in peoples eyes, give rides (in the doctor's chair), and help people see with "princess glasses". I think it's because little sister (almost 2 years old) wears glasses...and mom's an eye doc.

I have a typical 3 year old, who has wanted to be a firefighter, Cinderella (aka. the "blue prince"), but the best was just the other day when she was coloring a roller coaster and said she wanted to be a roller coaster builder! Gotta love it!!!!

My daughter is very mature for her age, she's 11, and when she gets older she wants to either be a 3rd grade teacher, an english college professor, own a bakery, own a camdy store, or own a birthday in a box website! Lol

My son 14 now, but when he was three, his grandma asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up, and he said, "a big fat clown." That is one of the funniest things we ever heard and still bring it up now and then to laugh.

My daugter wants to be a librarian. At first I was surprised because she had struggled with reading at first and I thought "wow! she must really love reading now!" She went on to say it is because they use scanners to check out books and she liked that.

My nephew said he wants to be a chicken wing when he grows up so he can eat himself! Lol... I broke out laughing. The funny part is he didn't know he couldn't!!!! Btw he was 4 when this happened.

My niece wanted to be a flamingo :) My boys have both wanted to be garbage men and construction workers, just because they want to drive the big trucks/equipment.

My oldest wanted to be a car wash when she was four....not work at one, but be one. And, following suit, my youngest wanted to be a fire truck.

My 3 year old is torn between being a vet and being a dinosaur.

My 10 year old son wants to be in the NFL. My 7 year old daughter wants to be a mother and a writer.

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My son wants to be an engineer and my daughter wants to be a nurse.

My 5 year old wants to be a doctor, an astronaut, a teacher, an American Idol contestant, a marine biologist and a farmer. She's going to be a busy woman.

My oldest wanted to be a car wash when she was four....not work at one, but be one. And, following suit, my youngest wanted to be a fire truck.

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