So I had to get gas yesterday, and I heard the most awesome Los Alamos Dad conversation. Thought I'd share it. Keep in mind, though, that this is a town with more than its share of scientists and academic overachievers, so yeah. Lots and lots of pocket protectors.

Dad One is telling Dad Two about how his kids went to the community college during high school and ended up graduating a year early, with almost a full year of college credit under their belts, and one got a good scholarship to Yale and one got a full scholarship to the University of New Mexico to study medicine, so his kid will be making "that Doctor money" two years sooner.

Dad One was pretty proud.

Dad Two, however, would not be beat. His kid did a full extra course load at the community college, graduating two years early, and getting two years worth done on the college front, as well. But the cherry on top? Full scholarship to UC Berkeley.

Dad Two has his chest puffed out and is looking pretty pleased with himself.

Dad One, suitably impressed, says, "Wow! What is she studying?"

Dad Two, starting to deflate slightly, mumbles, "Art History."

And then we all looked away and got in our cars and drove off. But yay for following your dreams, kid. Yay for following your dreams.