Jul

16

A week with Nolan




With my oldest son away at band camp, I’ve been having lots of quality time with my youngest, Nolan.  Nolan is a wise old soul even at the age of twelve.  He’s a pretty serious kid, but I’ve manage to loosen him up this week.  Which is why we were standing in line at Walmart, cracking each other up.  He pointed out that at Walmart, “Speedy Checkout” is any oxymoron, and I could not stop laughing at him.  He’s right, there is no such thing as a Speedy Checkout.

Nolan is also very quick witted and decisive, unlike his mama.  A friend of mine called me to tell me about a job opening in the local school district.  I want a school job, so that when I finish grad school I’ll have my foot in the door, at least halfway.  But I’m so afraid of making such a commitment, I worry about going to school and working set hours, being away from the kids after school, all kinds of things. I have not worked out of my house for over four years, so it’s a bit scary for me.

Nolan asked about the phone call so I told him.  He asked if I was going to apply.  My response was something like this:

Me:  I don’t know, I’m not sure, I don’t know, maybe, I don’t know.  (Basically jibberish, because I DONT KNOW.)

Nolan:  (shooting me a disgusted look) That was a few I don’t knows too many, mom.  You want a job in the school, so apply.

Ahhh, words of wisdom from the twelve year old.  He’s available for career advice and life coaching, just NEVER question his wisdom.

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