I usually put a few drops of essential oils in the tub when the boys take a bath. Tonight they requested Into the Future in addition to the usual Peace and Calming.

D: “What does it do?”

Me: “It helps you imagine the future.”

D: “Like what?”

Me: “Like, what do you want to be when you grow up?”

C: “I don’t know. Lazy.”

Me: “Did you say lazy?”

C: “Yeah. Lazy.”

Me: “How are you going to eat, then?”

C: “Eating and drinking lazy.”

Me: “Yeah but how will you pay for it if you’re lazy? What will your job be?”

C: “Oh. A policeman.”

D: “A welder, like Daddy.”

Me: “Oh that’s a nice job, Daddy would be proud.”

C: “Yeah, I’ll be a welder too. But since there will be an extra for the job, I’ll be in charge.”

Me: “Good idea.”

D: “Does it cost money to sign up?”

Me: “To be a welder? No, but it costs money to learn. But your daddy can teach you.”

C: “Yeah, we’ll do that.”