"Mrs. Henrysmom? This is Henry's teacher? Mrs. Soandso? I was wondering if you could stop by for a moment today to discuss something with me."
Crap. Crappitycrapsticks. I get to the classroom and Mrs. Soandso has a very serious face.
"On Friday the children were talking about what they wanted to be when they grow up, and I really hate to have to tell you this, but Henry said he wanted to be be someone that demolishes schools." Then, she sits back a bit so I can fully comprehend the shock she's wearing on her face.
I didn't exactly burst out laughing, but I did bite my lip pretty hard to keep myself in check.
"I see. Well, as long as long as he's been able to talk, Henry's had the dream to be a wrecking ball operator, but more importantly, his Dad's job is basically demolishing schools and rebuilding them. I think it's pretty safe to say that Henry in no way poses a threat to the safety of this school, if that's what you're worried about. I think he's just combining his dream job with his desire to follow in his father's footsteps." At this point, the students had all filed in and I noticed Henry listening very intently to this conversation. And if that little shit didn't have the cat that swallowed the canary grin on his face...
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Okay, you are funny. Found this blog while surfing the web for some drinking establishment ideas in Coupeville. Coincidence? Coming in from seattle for a very necessary girl's weekend. Got a hot recommendation for us? And yes, we have been to Coupeville before. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWell, let's see, there's Toby's Tavern, and. Um, Toby's Tavern. Or you could try the other place where they serve liquor, I think it's called Toby's Tavern. Come on, we only have one stop light, do you really think there's more than one drinking establishment? If you get tired of Toby's, you could always bring the ingredients for lemon drops in your lodgings--yum!
ReplyDeleteGood Answer, Whitehead.
ReplyDeleteDang! I was hoping there was some secret underground club where Coupevillites(?) went to get their nasty on. Oh well, Toby's it is. Maybe you'll see us in town later this month, we'll be four 40 something year-old women reeking of lemon drops. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOkay, and while you're there, you get an amazing prize if you run your hand along the underside of the bar. Untold delights!
ReplyDeleteGotta love that Henry....Aren't you proud? I want a piece of him!!!
ReplyDeleteFrighteningly enough, Henry is my hero...
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