In which Mary waxes irreverent
An email exchange between myself and a friend. (The friend is a police officer. You will soon see why this is relevant.)
Me: …grousing about a certain behaviour on the part of a certain child which I am finding rather trying these days.
Him: I couldn’t do your job. Parents don’t appreciate tasers and pepper spray.
Me: Too right! Heck, they can barely tolerate duct tape!
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I gotta find me some duct tape! 🙂
Any hardware store and lots of pharmacies carry it! Not only is it strong and effective, but it now comes in a wide range of designer colours. 😛
I used to tell people that I wouldn’t teach any kids too big to throw across the room.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I love it.
hahahahaaaaa 🙂
Good thing I do not have kids 🙂
Before you get any, be sure to stock up on the duct tape!
The kids I get involved with are too big to lift, unfortunately. But I’ll bear it in mind for my husband 😉
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