Mother Hen

Ok, I'm the first to admit that I am a BIT of a Mother Hen.  But I don't mean that in a negative way!  In fact when I interviewed for my current employer, I actually gave myself kudos for being a Mother Hen.  I like to take care of people and I like to get things done.  I'm organized and I admit I hound a little bit until you finally agree to fall into line and do what needs to be done.  That being said, my little chick is in need of some Mother Hen time!  Yes, she's been independent for a long time but let's get right down to it, she's back in the nest.  That means, obviously, that she needs my help!  The plan (I think both of ours and not just mine but who knows) is to pay off some small credit card debt and save some money to possibly buy a condo.  Well let's get down to Why we (she) has the credit card debt.  That's what happens when you work part time as an adult!  When Nicole was in Chicago she told us she needed to work part time to put more time into her new business venture.  Can't start up a new business while you are working full time (maybe, maybe not).  All I know is that I have never worked part time at anything.  While in high school I had two jobs.  When I had my family, I worked full time and went to college.  After the girls were grown, I worked full time at the law office, got my real estate license and sold real estate on the weekends, AND worked at Peter's mortgage company doing licensing and auditing, etc., etc.  I know I am dating myself (walking to school up hill both ways with holes in my shoes) but REALLY!  I think the reason Nicole has the small debt that she does is because she was working part time.  Part time, which means you had less money to live on to pay your bills, used your credit cards as a supplmental income and walla here we are!  And yes, so it begins, I will Mother Hen this girl until she gets her droppings together!  Back to work girlfriend!