Mum: Nooooo.
Calum: Well, did anyone have swords?
Mum: Nooooo.
Calum: Well, did you see swords when you were young?
Girls: Calum! What age do you think Mum is?
Calum: Well, did people have sword fights?
Mum (thinking a change of tack was called for): Oh yes. Dad was actually a knight.
Calum: Really?! Wow!
Mum: Yes, I was the prize for his final joust.
Girls: He had the choice of a cuddly teddy, or.....or....Mum!
Calum: And he chose you? Wow.
Silence
Calum: Was he really a knight?
Here's the Builder in a previous life.
Can't you see why I fell in love with him?
No need to choke on your tea, folks.
You are so very funny!
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