At The Job Fair

Tonight at dinner, Kate asked us, "What job do you think I would be good at when I'm grown up?" 

Neal and I gave her our ideas -  a mom, cop or detective, firefighter, teacher, Emergency Room nurse or doctor.  Neal said, "Wait, that would not be a good idea.  Kate in an emergency room with her sense of smell, proneness to barfing, and gag reflex?  No." 

Me: "What about a lawyer?"

Kate: "NO WAY!  Dad's job is way too boring!"

Me: "You could be a prosecutor.  Their jobs can be action packed and full of adventure and drama."

Kate:  "What?  Why would I want to be a prostitute?" 

We all agreed on teacher. 

Sarah asked what we imagined her doing as an adult.  Nurse, totally.  And a very gentle, patient mom. 

I decided to ask the kids what career they thought I would be good at. 

Sarah's answer: "A slave owner in the pre-Civil War south.  Or, a sex offender."

Neal: "Yeah!  A sex offender!"

Sarah: "You're sick, Dad."    

Kate: "Mom, you would totally be a good stripper." 

Me: "Seriously guys?" 

Sarah:  "Actually Mom, I could see you as a meth user."