Smarter Than Me

I’m today years old to realize my baby is infinitely smarter than I am. I was skimming the pool working on my tan and not giving a care to anything academic while he was on the porch leading a Zoom biology tutoring session. 

I heard protein and then realized I had no idea what he was talking about. He was using words I had never even heard. Give me algebra, give me calculus even, but not biology. Another session is scheduled for today; I’m staying clear of the porch area. I can’t have my self-esteem fall any more than it did yesterday.