At various points in her life Sofia has wanted to be an artist, a dancer, a runner, a mother, a doctor and a cat. CJ’s resume is a little thinner and includes a dog, a cat an elephant, and Mickey Mouse.

In the last few weeks, the two have settled on  their future careers–Sofia wants to be a college teacher and CJ wants to be a dentist. The following is a reconstructed conversation they had in the car:

Sofia: I want to be a teacher when I grow up.

CJ: I want to be a dentist.

Sofia: No, I want to be a college teacher.

CJ: And I want to be a dentist so I can use Mr. Sucky*

Sofia: Mr. Sucky is a funny name.

CJ: Yeah. But I want to be a dentist.

Sofia: I know I can teach you to be a dentist at college.

CJ: Yes! And I get to use Mr. Sucky. And when you come to visit me at the dentist I will give you prizes from the treasure box.

Sofia: But first you have to come to school so I can teach you how to use Mr. Sucky.

*Mr. Sucky is what the dental hygenist called the suction tool that they stick in your mouth to vacuum out all the nasty, gritty, toothpaste water.