Of Swords and Knights....and Mum's Old Age

Calum: Mum, when you were young, did everyone have swords?


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.