Because I’m older, wiser and probably have way more stretch marks than you, too!
I'm not one for giving parenting advice - not being able to follow simple instructions and accused of being less than cooperative, myself ownself - but, sometimes I find myself in the position of having to either agree, disagree or strongly suggest that a person teach their child to use phones, properly!
[phone rings]
"Is Thing One there?"
Silence.
"Hello?"
[clearing throat]
"Yes?"
[cough]
"Um...is Thing One, there?"
Silence.
"Hello, can you hear me?"
[sigh]
"Yes...but, who am I speaking to?"
[hestating even more]
"Um...oh...this is So-and-So."
Silence.
"Hello?"
[hesitating]
"Yes?"
[heavy sigh]
"Oh, I get it...okay...um...hello Thing One's Mom...this is So-and-So...may I pleeeeze speak with Thing One?!?!"
[even heavier sigh]
"No, I'm sorry...Thing One is sick and can't come to the phone, right now - perhaps you can try again, tomorrow?"
[click]
What?
It's Monday, the kids and I were all sick this weekend and she should feel damned lucky I answered the phone in the first place, trust me - feeling and looking as I do, right now - you'll thank me, later!
Next week: Teaching your kids the fine art of puking in the toilet and other random crap from a mommy on the edge of jumping the couch!
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