“eat some turkey too”
This frantic scrawl communication during my conference call, in response to children mime-eating cupcakes, then shrugging shoulders at me with questioning hands and innocent-tilting heads from my office doorway. Translation: “Cupcakes, s’il vous plait? Maman, for it’s way past 10:00 am! This fine morning has nearly bid us adieu sans frosting!!”
The “eat some turkey too” protein missive passed to their eager hands, I nod. I need at least twenty more minutes on this phone call.
Eyes widen. Earnest head bobs YES YES TURKEY WILL ROUND OUT THIS DIET TRES BIEN! Door closes. Feet scamper.
The day progresses. I see the post-it, remembering our agreement.
The turkey remains untouched. Cupcakes plus two of tonight’s plain hot dog buns have vanished.
Fait accompli.
If only the caller on the other end of the phone line knew of your impressive bilingual multi-taking abilities!
xo jj
Haha. Love this. I often feel like we’re playing a game of charades when I’m on the phone. You can have that popsicle after you’ve finished your vegetables. You can eat the chips IF you have some fruit. Or sometimes I give in to the ice cream sandwich right before dinner.
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