The Dream

Me: Whiskers, what do you want to be when you grow up?

Whiskers: Someone who drives an ambulance.

Me: Why?

Whiskers: So I can go fast!

Me: Squiggles, what do you want to be when you grow up?

Squiggles: A Lego Master Builder!

Me: OK, but like, what’s your back up plan?

Squiggles: Like a different job?

Me: Yeah…

Squiggles: <insert long sigh> When I grow up, I want to be retired.

You and me both, kid…