When I grow up, I'll be a great dancer.

I'll dance in the ballet.

But first I'll lead a long parade through town.

Then I will join the circus.

I'll walk the tightrope and everyone will cheer.

Or I might just be the funniest clown in the world.

I will also teach lions and tigers to dance and play music.

When I get tired of being a circus star, I'll be a mountain climber.

Then I will be a truck driver.

I will drive hundreds of miles every day.

I will have a pet store, too.

All of the pets will be my friends, and I will never sell any of them.

Just for fun, I will be a world-famous doctor and make everyone feel better.

I'll be a fire chief and will rescue anyone who needs rescuing.

I will be a police officer and help everybody cross the street.

In my spare time, I will be a race-car driver. I will win every race.

If I get bored with that, I will be a mail carrier and deliver letters everywhere.

On the weekends, I will fly an airplane. I will do dangerous tricks in the air.

If I fall, I will just open my parachute and float gently to the ground.

I will also be a very famous baker.

I will make cakes and cookies.

No one will ever have to eat liver or beans again.

Say, that reminds me, I'm getting hungry.

"What's for dinner?" I asked.

"Liver and beans," Mom answered.