This conversation actually happened over lunch today, and it came out of nowhere. I could barely keep myself from cracking up, and instead started taking notes, because Matt is going to love this.
Luke: I think when I’m a dad I’ll choose not to work so much. I’ll work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, so I can take my Monday off and my Friday.
Me: What would you do with all of those days off?
Luke: Well, I’d take my kids out, play mini-golf, go to the coffee and cookie store, and take my kids to Cardinals games.
Me: Um, where will you work that will let you only work 3 days a week?
Luke: Well, I might sometimes go in on Mondays and Fridays. Just not usually. And I’ll probably take Dad’s place at the bank.
Bennett: (who has been totally silent, finally pipes up) I think I’m gonna go to work, make some money to get some more food and eat it, then go to a meeting. But I’ll still have to do some more stuff to get some more money to be able to buy other stuff.
Filed under: bennett, luke, out of the mouths of babes
That is just hilarious! You deserve some kind of prize for being able to stifle your laughter. Matt will love it!
i think luke has the right idea. he’ll have to become a pilot.
sounds like someone started to get used to having his dad around 24/7 for almost a week straight! i have to give luke props for understanding the value of a 4-day weekend!!!
This cracks me up. It’s funny that Bennett brought up the money connection!
I love this post! If we could all see life through a child’s eyes!