About a month ago, Nate informed us that he wants to be a Ninja when he grows up. "Ok, sure" I replied, knowing that this future occupation would soon pass, just like being a fireman, policeman etc. have fallen by the wayside. However, when "career day" rolled around at school, he would consider no other costume than the Ninja costume (which mom bought for 75% off after halloween). "
I also bought him a camo/military get-up, since being an "army guy" was also under consideration for a time (the whole weaponry aspect is very appealing to him, you know). Realizing he was totally serious about being a Ninja for career day at school that morning, we tried talking him into something, well, less halloweeny. "Ninja's get trained by the military, Nate, why don't you be an army guy instead?" we asked. "I can't carry any weapons to school...plus.....I ALREADY KNOW how to be a Ninja. I don't need to be trained by the military."
And with that, our son went to class and joined the ranks of budding scientists, doctors and other REAL LIFE careers. His sister, like many other girls her age, opted for the teacher with her glasses, badge and clipboard which were much less attention-getting than Mr. Ninja. That's our girl, and that's our boy!
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