Grant me Patience

Christmas 2007

The scene

Back hallway of the Earley home, boys putting on outdoor clothing and prepping bags for departure.

Mom walking back and forth amongst them, finding her scarf, mittens and saying “Excuse me, coming through”  “Coming through again” “One more time” (cause she couldn’t remember to get everything on the first pass…), and generally being annoying to her offspring.

The conversation

Joe Can I have a grant?

Will What’s a grant?

Mom A gift of money.

Mom What do you need a grant for?

Joe A new mom.

Will Or maybe a dirt bike.

Scene changes to car interior on way to school

Joe Yeah, maybe a $30,000 grant for a motorcycle would be OK.

Mom So how much do you think you’d need for a new mom?

Joe $20,000?

Mom Really?

Will Oh no, probably $50,000.

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6 Comments

  1. Alycia

    February 3rd, 2009 at 9:39 AM

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    Gotta love kids – right? They say the cutest things, or not.

  2. Vicki W

    February 3rd, 2009 at 10:00 AM

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    ROFLOL!!!

  3. Adam

    February 3rd, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Reply

    You better give them 80,000 just to be on the safe side

  4. Mary

    February 3rd, 2009 at 12:01 PM

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    They’re so cute! I miss my boys and can’t wait until they get here Friday!

  5. Jude

    February 5th, 2009 at 6:14 AM

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    The eyes on those boys…gorgeous! :o )

  6. Warty Mammal

    February 7th, 2009 at 10:36 AM

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    $50,000? THAT much?



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