Christopher Columbus ... The Real Story

I love hearing about my little Diva's school day on the ride back to the house.  In the approximately five minute drive, one can gain some real insight into the workings of a six-year-old mind.  From what was served in the cafeteria, who got in trouble on the playground or what she learned that day ... never a dull moment with Diva around.  In honor of the upcoming Columbus Day, Diva's class had been studying the story that has been taught for many years, that we all know so well.  Although, her version of the story was slightly different from what I learned a few years back.

Per Diva:
Christopher Columbus was trying to get to Indiana - the one where they have dots on their heads.  He ended up in Cuba instead.  The pinto boat sank, but that was okay because there were two more.

No wonder we can't pass a standardized test in this state!

How to Choose a Job

I have often said, I don't care what careers my children choose, as long as it makes them happy.  True success and happiness, after all, are rarely measured on a W-2.  At this age, the career aspirations change on a daily basis from the high-reaching (astronaut) to the nearly impossible (dragon).  Typically, we smile and encourage, waiting on the next change of plans.  A recent conversation wasn't typical ...

Diva: "I wanna be a fireman when I grow up."
Me: "Okay.  That sounds good."
Diva: "I have to wait until I am 21, cause you have to be 21 to be a fireman."
Me:  "That sounds like a good plan.  Why do you want to be a fireman?"
*the local firefighters had recently visited the school and we have a long history with them related to a problematic alarm system.   I was expecting a response related to these encounters*
Diva: "Cause they slide down poles and I like to slide down poles"

hmm ...
As a friend commented, I hope she lets go of that dream before realizing firefighters make considerably less money that some other "pole sliders"

That dragon is sounding better and better!