Graduating To Parenthood Mugs

'The trick is to make it look as easy as possible while, underneath, you're paddling like hell.'

"Can I borrow the car keys?"

'Reading, writing and arithmetic are important, son. Someday you might sign autographs for money.'

'I have this fear of the real world...'

Blue Stockings - Woman revealing herself as author

Grad School Parent-Teacher Conference

'When I grow up, I want to be a hydraulic engineer...'

Big Bang Theory.

Unable to raise enough money for a trip to Paris, the Bartlesville High French Club had to settle for three days in Tulsa.

'Hmph. College kids.'

Madonna of the Pukes.

You can't just switch them. If your wife asked you to change the baby, she probably meant the diaper.

'No Renee, not until you get two degrees, pass a rigorous physical, and beat out thousands of other qualified individuals.'

'Never mind inspiration. I need background material on atomic physics.'

"No Timmy, I don't think your pencil has system requirments or upgrades you can download from the internet."

"So, tell me a little bit more about this house training you mention on your CV."

Reach for the Star.

Eternal Student.

"Actually, I'm hoping what I'm going to be when I grow up hasn't been invented yet."

"Well if I can't be a cowboy I'll be a lawyer for cowboys."

"My answers could be right. Your quiz just asked the wrong questions."

Postgraduates A group of posts on their way to class.

"Great cruise except the zip lining got flooded."

"She's been so creative lately."

"I didn't finish the proof but I did write this poem about my struggle."

A midwife holding a baby

'So...you THINK you have what it takes to be a scientist...?'

"But everyone is befuddled by math."

The adoration of the gels.

"There's something weird about Emily. She actually likes school!"

College. Did you pick a major yet? I'm doing a double major in art and logic --- I want to draw my own conclusions!

"I'm sorry, Ms. Cole is busy balancing family and career. Can I take a message and have her call you back?"

Woman carries the world.

"Yes Dad, I passed math and now I'm passing chemistry and physics."

"I had all the right answers, but I had them in the wrong order."