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I talk a lot about retiring, but so far it is all just a lot of talk. A recent conversation between my granddaughter, Hope, who is 9, and her little sister, EJ, who is 3, may keep me on the job a lot longer.
EJ is now going to the same preschool Hope went to. Mrs. G was Hope's favorite teacher and is now also EJ's favorite. EJ said that maybe Beck, who is 1, could have Mrs. G for his teacher when it was time for him to go to preschool.
Hope: Mrs. G might not still be there when Beck goes to preschool. She might retire by then.
EJ: What does retire mean?
Hope: It means when people get older they retire. They sit at home and watch TV and get plumper while they are waiting to go to the retirement home.
Egad! I think I will be going off to work now!
20 comments:
She's a smart cookie - nailed it on that one!
I love it!
haha! Very cute and funny! I can vouch for the "getting plumper" part!
I guess retirement is what you make it!
That little Hope is a very wise nine year old! Heeehehehe!!!
Plumper....:o)
God bless ya and have a wonderful weekend sweetie!!!
Ouch! Not every retiree sits around, but some of us do get plumper nevertheless!
Oh, I love this! You could say that you are not retiring, just working at home now.... I tried that, but the kids were wise to me!
Ok. Now we know what she thinks. LOL. I love her honesty. And that picture up top just made me laugh, it´s so perfect.
From the mouth of babes! Well, I HOPE I'm not getting plumper!
Hahah ohhh so THAT is what retirement is!!!
you got a pretty smart granddaughter!!!
big hugs from
Leontien
LOL!! Hope had a bit of wisdom there :)
have a good weekend Jeanie!
betty
"get plumper" OH Noooooo! I can't afford to do that... I am never going to retire ... well I'm not exactly employed either! Oh dear!
She sure asked a good question - but since I am retired - I am going it is what you make it - teehee. sandie
Out of the mouths of babes. I guess you will have to retire and change those perceptions!
Wow! She's got it down.
This wisdom out of the mouth of a nine year old. My, my. I hope you prove her wrong.
Retiring is just freeing yourself up so you can do whatever you want - get plump or not, watch TV or not. Wise child, though!
Ha! From the mouths of babes! You gotta retire and teach them the TRUTH of how active, fun, and non-plump it can be.
So THAT explains why I don't like retirement ;-)
I can't help but smile at Hope's words.
xo jj
out of the mouths of babes...
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