You could almost feel the 'smug-ness' in the air, it was that thick. He even told me he found a better way to get all the kids into the vet's office. Whatever -- thanks for the cookies.
On the flip side, the first thing I did this morning was spill my coffee on my pants and the seat of Joel's car. (He has a 'no eating' policy in his car and I was rebelling.) I came back in the house to try to wash some of the coffee out of my khakis, but didn't get it all and wore them anyway.
I missed my exit when I got to West Des Moines, but still managed to arrive to class in time to hear all the opening announcements. Please silence your cell phones and such. I set mine to vibrate, but two hours later it rang anyway. I was terrified that they would call me out as an impostor instead of an Engineer.
By the time 4:30 finally rolled around, I was ready to leave and I snuck a couple of pieces candy out of the dish to bring home for the kids. I had a great time over my lunch hour and learned a little about Land Surveying, but the main thing I remembered today was why I quit my job to stay home in the first place.
Engineering is fleeting. Highways - though they last for decades, are still not eternal. Even if I could be the best engineer there ever was, it would still amount to almost nothing. Conversely, my kids have eternal souls that matter. They need love, guidance, and wisdom and I want to be the one who gives it to them. :)
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What, he didn't potty train Grant? Or did you just forget to mention that? ;)
I totally know that smug look - it's the one he gave me when he found out he beat me on the SAT in high school. He's trying not to show it, but it shines through which makes it worse :) That said - congrats Joel for your successful day - I'm glad it went well!!
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