Yesterday was a sad day at the law firm.
It was time for everyone's annual flu shots and this day is dreaded by all.
Not because the attorneys or staff are afraid of the needle but because
we have 30 attorneys here. THIRTY and nearly all of them have little ones.
So here I was at the front of the firm, witnessing the spouses (mostly mothers) step off the elevators
with their kids in tow. Many had 3 or 4 kids, each one so excited to come see Daddy at work.
They had no idea why they were really here. It was heart-breaking.
Some came in skipping or hopping. Some were yelling,"Where's Daddy?" The moms gave me a little smile. They knew that I knew that their kids didn't know yet.
It was like the bible says... leading lambs to the slaughter.
I heard screams and sobbing once they were out of sight.
Part of me felt guilty. I'm not sure why... it's not like I could've
stopped them from their looming misfortune.
It was nothing that some Famous Amos cookies and a juice box couldn't fix, though.
I'm starting to really like it here. Some days are hard but most days are pretty breezy.
I'm learning a ridiculous amount about the legal system, documents, procdures, etc.
They give me more food here than I could've ever dreamt.
If I were to never eat a bite outside of this office I probably would not lose a single pound.
One of the senior partners doesn't care much for me and I'll be honest... It bothers me often.
I just have to remind myself that 29 out of 30 isn't bad.
