She works hard for her money. SOOOO hard for it, honey.
“Mamma, when I grow up, do you know what I want to be?”
“Tell me.”
“I’m going to be a shopper and a cooker.”
“Oh. What’s a shopper?”
“A shopper is a person who goes shopping for stuff and people give you money so you’re not poor.”
“Oh.”
“But then I’ll have to get a job, huh.”
“A job, huh? Like what?”
“I’m going to be a person who takes carts back and a cook.”
“You’re going to be a cooker and a cook? What’s the difference?”
“A cook cooks everything. Like dessert.”
“Mmmmm, okay.”
“And I’m going to have four jobs, I’m going to be a teacher and a lifeguard who blows their whistle at people who jump off the diving board when they’re wearing goggles. ”
“And what are you going to do with all your money?”
“I’m going to buy stuff like presents for people who, and, uh, other stuff.”
Dan
I love these little conversations that you share with us. Thanks
Dad
So, what’s for dessert?
Krustina
When I’m rich I want to hire her to be my shopper and cooker, but only if she’s got skills. Baby have to earn her keep!
Krustina
And Dude, ceiling mom is giving me the heebies.
Dad
Giving YOU the heebies!?!
Lesli
You gotta love the eternal optimism of youth!!!