As a kid, success was evaluated by the toys you kept. Having no sense of currency, you could look at your closest friend’s playroom to determine how good their life was. Growing up, success has different definitions. Some would cite your relationship with God; others would look at the size of your bank account. Then there is the worldly view of loving and being loved as a barometer for success. The Golia’s are a fan of most any view as long as it recognizes love for furry creatures as well.
Being a parent of a newborn has added a new dimension to success. Also a universal measure, one that parents show off like a rapper would represent his new icy chain. No, it isn’t strollers…though I have seen some that are quite impressive. It is nighttime sleep. And parents wear these badges of honor in their smiles, their laughs and the colors beneath their eyes. You have the 8-10 hour gang, who are envied by all (upper class). The 6-8 hour class (middle) who still receive the occasionally “high five”, but never feel completely satisfied. And finally, the <6 hour crew. Definitely one of the easiest to recognize as evidenced by their half shut eyes, irritable personalities and overall delusional state.
There is a silver lining to the baby sleeping class system (unlike the US academic class model) - you can graduate into a better class. And LB is on the verge of going big time. Good living, here we come!
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