Slave Drivers

Sunday, December 28, 2008 Posted In , , , , , , , Edit This 2 Comments »
Now that Christmas is done, the cooking is done and we have leftovers to last six days, it's time to relax and breathe for a bit. Isn't it? No?
"Mum, I need you to take me to Barnes and Noble."
"... Kohls."
"... GameStop."
"... Walmart."
"... HobbyTown."

Curse you gift cards!

Here are my various responses...
a) "Get out of here before I karate chop you... Hi-Yaa!"
b) "I'll take you if you pay... show me the money first."
c) "Arrchhoooo! I cad't. I'b tick."
d) "Ask your dad."

So far answer d) has worked best (because MM is a push over). The kids didn't fall for c) and a) just made them laugh. b) almost worked... "Just take the money mum, take it." (mournful face)
Ah, crap.

I'm Not Ready for Halloween

Friday, October 10, 2008 Posted In , , , , , , , , , Edit This 0 Comments »
So anyway, I took the kids to look at Halloween costumes (I'm trying to be better prepared this year and not make the 11th hour dash to Wal-Mart for black lipstick and vampire teeth).
M. wants to be a rugby player but I couldn't find the striped knee high socks. No problem, I found some on ebay. Private listing. For those who don't want anyone to know they like stripey socks. Shhhhh.
C. initially wanted to be a hobo but fell in love with a black widow costume, complete with spiderweb collar. (Maybe Wilbur suggested it?)
A. chose a blue wig....let me guess....Marge Simpson?

Overheard from a teenage boy whilst walking past the underwear department: "What is this?" (Pointing to a padded bra.) "They have built-in boobs?"


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