“When I get older I think I’m gonna marry a man with a job.”
“Oh yeah? Why is that?” I asked her, laughing, but not out loud because I wanted a candid response.
“Because I don’t think I want to pay the rent by myself.”
“Good point, but don’t most men have jobs?”
“Not hobos.”
I laughed out loud at this. “Why would you marry a hobo?”
“Well some men dress nice and pretend they’re not hobos, then you marry them and they become hobos.”
“Be careful not to choose one of those men, sweetie,” I told her. I briefly dated one of those men. Briefly, thank my good soul.
“You were sad when I came over Friday.”
“Yes, I was.”
“Yeah, I could tell. Why were you sad?” She asked, looking up at me.
“Because he doesn’t want to be my boyfriend.”
“Do you want my advice?”
I laughed yet again. “Sure, what is your advice?”
“Here’s what you should do….ignore him. Don’t talk to him. He will realize how much he loves you and come back.”
“Simple as that, eh?”
“Yes.”
If only life were as simple as it is to the 10 year old Dog Walker. If only.
From the mouths of babes…..LMAO Kids have great insight!
Maybe it really is that simple.
Honestly, at this point I think it is. :)
I love your conversations with the dog walker!