The Role of the Civil Servant in Tonight’s Performance Will be Played by: Trombone! <\/b><\/p>\n
Trombone: Goodbye mummy. (runs to the other end of the house and sits in front of the front door)
\nMe: Goodbye. Where are you going?
\nTrombone: To work. I have my laptop. I am busy.
\nMe: Oh good.
\nTrombone: I have keys.
\nMe: Oh good.
\nTrombone: I have coffee.
\nMe: Is it coffee break time?
\nTrombone: It is! And now I am coming home!<\/p>\n
Hey if you can’t hold up your end of the conversation I’ll find someone who can<\/b><\/p>\n
Woman outside the store eyes the buggy: Wow, you’ve got TWO in there
\nMe: Yep
\nWoman (jovial): My daughter’s baby is 10 weeks old. She’s already talking about having the next one.
\nMe (dead serious): Would you like my opinion on that?
\nWoman snickers, crosses at the light.
\nMe, muttering under breath: She should keep her pants on. And keep those legs locked tight.
\nMan smoking cigarette nearby: Amen, sister.<\/p>\n
I know. I am a crude, horrible person. It’s the water out here in the Mizzle. It crudifies.<\/p>\n
Sprog Nation: Represent!<\/b><\/p>\n
Woman shows up at the park with two toddlers in a buggy and one four year old. Eventually they make their way to the swingset where Trombone is swinging, possibly forever. Kid loves swinging. Anyway.<\/p>\n
Me nodding at toddlers: Are they twins?
\nHer: Oh yeah. I’m not *that* crazy…
\nMe: Hey, we’re all a little crazy
\nHer: Well I certainly am now.
\nMe: Right.<\/p>\n
Twin 2 year olds and a four year old and you are making polite conversation at the park? The Five Blades <\/a>Award of the Day goes to you, lady. Pick it up at the front desk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Role of the Civil Servant in Tonight’s Performance Will be Played by: Trombone! Trombone: Goodbye mummy. (runs to the other end of the house and sits in front of the front door) Me: Goodbye. Where are you going? Trombone: … Continue reading