A Little Sketch: Mum Is Very Perspicacious!
We all know Mum can be very slow eating her breakfast/dinner/supper; it can take a lot of encouragement, and a lot of reminding. to get her to keep going. This can be very repetitious!
This evening, I took in Mum's tea and cake and started her off, feeding her with a couple of spoonfuls of cake. (Very often, once she has got the idea, Mum will then carry on feeding herself, and make a good job of it; but, before that happens, she has to be in the "routine" of helping herself).
Having another family member to keep her company, I deemed it would be a good time to sort something out for my own dinner.
Alex: "Now, Ma, have another spoonful of cake.....Not too much, now, and make sure you swallow that mouthful first, before you take any more...."
Pause, whilst Mum chews and swallows.
Alex: "Now, Mother, I'm going to go and have my dinner. Alright? Now, you eat all your cake!"
Exit Alex, Stage Left
Phyllis: (Very loudly): "She's very bossy, isn't she!"
Even though she is off stage, Alex hears this, and has to stifle her laughter.
Phyllis: (Going off on a tangent): "The pussy cats are in.... They don't want to get wet!"
We have had no rain for some time, and the evening temperature is uncomfortably hot. The poor cats lie stretched out in front of any fan that offers respite from the heat. A little rain would be welcomed by the cats (and us)! Where does Mum get the idea it is pouring with rain?
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