"When I grow up..."

I love MANY things about little ones...and among the top of the list are PRACTICALITY in what they do and FEARLESSNESS in what they dream. In the following conversation with Kanigh, you will see a little of both.

Me: "So, Kanigh, what do you want to be when you are a grown up?"
Kanigh: "You mean, when I am a tall man?"
Me: "Yes, what is it that you want to do for your job?"
Kanigh: "I want to be a doctor!"
Me: "A doctor? Why a doctor?"
Kanigh: "So I can make people happy when they don't feel happy and so I can help them get better when they are sick."
Me: "What will you do to make them feel better?"
Kanigh: "Well, first they need a hug, and then I would give them a kiss where it hurts! But, if they are REALLY sad, I will give them a big band-aid..."
Me: "Wow, Kanigh, that is perfect! You will be a GREAT doctor!"
Kanigh: "Mommy?"
Me: "Yes?"
Kanigh: "Are you a doctor?"
Me: "Sometimes."
Kanigh: "I thought so."
:-)