Irresistable Force, meet Immovable Object. Just don’t expect it to come to dinner.
“Want to come to my house on the weekend?” Malli lifts her gaze from the playdough on the table in front of them, presses her forehead against Nigel’s.
He sits up straighter. Their foreheads peel apart. “I don’t know.”
“My mommy will make us playdough.” It’s a good bribe. They love playdough, these two.
“Maybe. I might have a tummy ache, though.”
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“Want to come over to my house tonight?”
“My mommy is driving, and she drives too slow.”
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“Want to have dinner at my house?”
“No, I don’t like the food there.”
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“We could play fire engine at my house.”
“Maybe my daddy will say fire engine is not good for little boys and girls.”
—–
“I have a playhouse at my house. Want to play in my playhouse?”
“I think I have to go to my gramma’s then.”
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You have to admire the girl’s persistance. I wonder at his reluctance. They play all day with nary a ruffle. Perhaps enough is enough? Perhaps he’s just a homebody? Maybe he doesn’t like to take work home?
Whatever it is, Nigel has stood firm against a campaign of some weeks’ duration. Normally I inform parents when children are making social plans, so that the parents can support them if they choose. In this case, I think I’ll leave well eough alone. If Nigel wants to go to Malli’s house, he can take it up with his parents!
—-
“You can play with my brothers at my house.”
“That’s okay. I have a brother at my house anyway.”
The campaign continues …
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How odd. You would think he would jump at the chance to play outside their normal environment together.
I particularly like that having a brother is no big enticement. So funny.
I’d love to be a fly in Nigel and George’s house. How interesting it must be!
“Maybe he doesn’t like to take work home?” That’s funny.
He’ll be well equipped as an adult when everyone wants him to join this committee or lead that team. He’ll just explain that he has to go to his gramma’s and isn’t available. Love it.
Cute and funny, love it! I love all the different ways Nigel is able to say that he’s busy with other things.
I like that he’s so polite and hasn’t hurt Malli’s feelings – whatever his reasons are for not wanting to go.
the laugh that i was hoping for today.
thanks.