This past week/weekend, Jeremy was out of town on a surf trip to Costa Rica. I decided to have Annie come on Saturday so that me and Bella could have a little date, and then I could have a little downtime. The girls were really great the whole time he was gone – and I just wanted to write down a little of the conversation I had with Bella on our date. (We went to the Y to go swimming and then to Gordy’s bakery for a sweet.)

We were talking about school and how you go to school to learn all kinds of things, and that when you go to college you learn about whatever it is you decide you want to do for a job, and you go for a longer or shorter time depending on the job you want. We were also talking about how some jobs are more interesting than others.

Bella: When I grow up, I want to be a scientist, veterinarian and whatever Daddy does.

Me: Oh, those all sound like great jobs.

Bella: How long will I have to stay in school to learn to do these jobs?

Me: Well, to be a Vet you will have to learn about all the different animals and their different body parts, what types of medicines they can take – you’ll get to study their blood and poop and all kinds of things. There are many different types of animals, so I think it will take a bit of time. I wonder what kind of animals you would take care of in your practice?

Bella: Hmmmm…Maybe someone would bring in an Okapi. Mom, I know that is your favorite animal, so before I fix him, I will call you so you can come over and meet him. Ooooooooohhh, or maybe someone would bring in their pet butterfly. I will need to learn how to take care of butterflies and what medicines they can take. I love butterflies! Or maybe a fish…

This led us into a long conversation about the different animals she could treat (dog and cats were eventually brought up, but elephants and worms were on her list, too)

I just love the way Bella thinks! Never a dull moment.

As much as I would love it if she said I want to do what you do, sometimes I think she forgets that I work in a job besides “mom” too {although being a mom is the most rewarding job I have}, I was really excited to hear her say she wants to do what Daddy does! Maybe when she gets older, he can teach her a thing or two about the water business! That is, if the vet and scientist thing don’t take up too much of her time. 🙂