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On Phone Calls with 6 Year Olds

Shirley Temple on Phone{Phone rings}

The Mom: Hello?

The 6 y.o.: Hello?

The Mom: Hello?

The 6 y.o.: Hello?

The Mom: Hello!

The 6 y.o.: Heeeyodelayheehooooo!!!

The Mom: Is this you, Lil C?

The 6 y.o.: Yes. It is I.

The Mom: Why are you calling me from school?

The 6 y.o.: Because I can. And I forgot my glasses. And Mrs J says I need ’em ’cause we’re gonna do some readin’ this afternoon. So drop everything you’re doing and bring them to me. Please. Now. Uh, how do we stop this conversation? ‘Cause I gotta go to the bathroom {hangs up}

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