The Loafer

Maybe I will get into a trend of writing about my siblings. Tonight I read some stories to my little girls about my sister Janie's life. She wrote the stories/experiences so she can't be mad about the interpretation :-).
 
Towards the end of Janie's section (her life story), she describes marriage, first job as a teacher and then having her first son. She described some of the changes going from teaching third graders to changing diapers and feeding babies. (Not to take away her thunder or anything, she just said it was difficult).
 
My little girl (8 yo) then asked sincerely, "Is Janie a loafer?"

Loaf·er

/ˈloʊfər/ Show Spelled [loh-fer] Show IPA

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loafer  (ˈləʊfə)
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1.	a person who avoids work; idler
2.	a moccasin-like shoe for casual wear
[C19: perhaps from German Landläufer  vagabond] This took me by such surprise, I said, "What did you say?" Then, the question was repeated, "Is Janie a loafer? I've been reading about loafers in my book, so I'm just wondering." I couldn't keep reading for all of the little giggles escaping from my mouth. Janie is by far the most un-loafer-like person I know (ok - one of the most). You should see her weekly duties. Anyway, this definitely put a smile on my face. For some reason, memories of my grandpa Fuller saying blunt things of this nature popped in my head. Out of the mouths of babes -- now go out and do something! By the way, this would be an incredibly rude post if it were in any way, shape, or proximity true.