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Corrie Pye is one hot mama (coruscating) wrote in ditched,
@ 2014-09-18 19:00:00

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Kids make friends so easily. Em and the little blondie never even met before today but they hit it off in about two seconds.

I mean, it wasn't the world's most peaceful friendship -- I glanced away for like a second and they started fighting or something, and the other boy run up to his mum and started to tattle that Em had done something or other, I'm not actually sure what, I just know that I got instantly mad that he was accusing my baby. And I was just about to say something, but before I could do more than open my mouth the other mum said, "Matthew (or whatever his name was) you need to solve your own problems. If you don't like what he's doing, ask him to stop."

I was so surprised that I completely forgot to say anything, and it's a good thing I didn't because this is what happened next:

Matthew-or-whatever turned to Em, who'd followed him back over to us, and said very clearly, "Please not do that to me."

Em said, "Okay."

And they went right back to playing.

The moral of the story is, adults ruin everything. Or they can ruin everything or make everything better depending on how they use their powers. Point is kids are awesome.

Kids are also a fantastic excuse to buy amazing dresses, aka everyone is going to the youth league gala this weekend right, aka I will be the prettiest of all the princesses at the ball, just watch me.

[Rory]
Despite the hangover and the not-enough-sleep and all of it, I regret nothing.

Well, maybe the bit where we woke them up. Maybe got a bit too loud there. (But really, like we can be blamed.)

Sorry about him jumping on you in the morning. Four year olds don't know the meaning of hangover, apparently. Still. Better you than me?

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	goodpublicity 2014-09-19 03:43 am UTC (link)
	I'm pleased that Emmerdale made a new friend. Less pleased that he did something to upset him. Pleased again that they resolved it. This is an eventful day. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	coruscating 2014-09-19 04:21 am UTC (link)
	Very eventful! The whole saga is like an emotional rollercoaster. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	goodpublicity 2014-09-19 05:14 am UTC (link)
	Truly an epic tale, madam. [Milady] And how is our head feeling, today? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	coruscating 2014-09-20 04:11 am UTC (link)
	He's quite the little adventurer. And I have a way with words. [Milord] It's seen better days, but I struggle on. You should be extra nice to me. I'm suffering with a brave little heart. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Milady. goodpublicity 2014-09-20 06:03 am UTC (link)
	But if I pamper you through this affliction, it'd encourage the bad behaviour that led you here. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Milord. coruscating 2014-09-20 06:17 am UTC (link)
	Bad behaviour! There was nothing bad about my behaviour last night. Everything I did last night was entirely reasonable and justified. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Milady. goodpublicity 2014-09-20 06:19 am UTC (link)
	Uh-huh. Since you've seen everyone's favourite Cannon dissected, now, do we get our date nights back? Or shall we keep laughing at Miss Crumb? I think I'm fine, either way. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Milady. coruscating 2014-09-20 06:53 am UTC (link)
	Date nights, obviously. We can laugh at Ada any old time, and it's such a pain to try and move date night around. It's like people aren't altering their schedules just to suit ours! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Milady. goodpublicity 2014-09-20 04:36 pm UTC (link)
	Truly. You'd think they'd know by now that our time is far more precious than theirs. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Milord. coruscating 2014-09-20 08:42 pm UTC (link)
	And our time together is more important than any time they have doing anything else at all. Some people are so conceited, honestly. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Milady. goodpublicity 2014-09-20 06:20 am UTC (link)
	Though I do rather miss date night. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Milord. coruscating 2014-09-20 06:43 am UTC (link)
	Mr. Flint, I am getting the impression you want to spend time with me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Milady. goodpublicity 2014-09-20 04:35 pm UTC (link)
	Spend time with my gloriously beautiful, wonderful, amazing wife? Why would I ever want to do that? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Milord. coruscating 2014-09-20 08:50 pm UTC (link)
	I have no idea. I'm not sure what you could possibly be getting out of the experience. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	gwyd 2014-09-19 03:14 pm UTC (link)
	Ah, kids are great, really. We adults could take a page from their book at times. I'll look forward to seeing you in your pretty princess dress on Saturday. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	coruscating 2014-09-20 06:42 am UTC (link)
	Right? None of our feuding and rivalries. They just get it over and done with and get back to the good stuff. Meanwhile, I was ready to blame Blondie even though I really have no idea what happened. Brace yourself for it! I will be stunning. I'm expecting at least a dozen blokes to go rushing off to fight a dragon for me. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Corrie ex_roary862 2014-09-19 04:44 pm UTC (link)
	What's there to regret? That was AMAZING. Minus that bit, especially since it meant that they knew I was there to wake up in the morning. And while you are SO KIND, there are worse ways to wake up. It's hard to stay mad at that face. So the gala thing, what are you wearing? I probably should have planned this better. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Rory coruscating 2014-09-19 07:06 pm UTC (link)
	Possibly the vulgar way we guzzled my husband's expensive wine, depending on who you ask... He does have a cute little face, doesn't he? Good genes. And I thought for sure he'd have forgotten about you by morning, but apparently Auntie Rory staying over is like Christmas. You don't have a dress yet???? WE ARE SHOPPING. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Corrie ex_roary862 2014-09-20 12:26 am UTC (link)
	Isn't that what wine is for? Yeah, he does. Looks just like his da, doesn't he? Ha. Guess I'll enjoy being the next best thing since Christmas while it lasts though. You know me and dates, I forgot it was this weekend! Shopping? Bollocks. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Rory

coruscating
2014-09-20 04:01 am UTC (link)

I think really cultured people slowly sip it or something, giving it proper time to blah blah blah blah. I'm a little fuzzy on the details.

All but the hair. Gaius has never in his life had hair that wild. And yeah, best enjoy it while you can, though I'm pretty sure that everyone's comments about how awful the teenage years are won't actually apply to my children.

Well how else do you expect to get one? It's not gonna just drop from the sky and fit perfectly and be gorgeous and flattering. Come on come on come on, it'll be fun!

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	Corrie ex_roary862 2014-09-20 02:10 pm UTC (link)
	Eh, when we become cultured people we can worry about that. Are you kidding, do you REMEMBER being a teenager? Ha. I know, I know. I just hate shopping. Fine, fine. You want to meet me here? As much as I love seeing the kiddos, it will take us twice as long to get out if they see me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Rory

coruscating
2014-09-20 09:01 pm UTC (link)

You'll never be cultured with an attitude like that. ...but that's okay. My man is plenty cultured, I don't need more culture in my life.

Sort of kinda vaguely. But I wasn't that bad so they can't possibly be.

Shopping is FUN when you are shopping for awesome things with awesome people. It'll be brill. And yeah, good call, I'll meet you there -- especially cause if Sophie hears dresses she'll want to come along, and if Em doesn't hear dresses he'll want to come and then he'll get bored and I'll have to chase him around and it won't be fun anymore. Kidless awesome dress shopping!

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	Corrie ex_roary862 2014-09-21 02:20 pm UTC (link)
	That's good because I never said I was TRYING to become cultured. TRUE STORY. And I'm ready when you are. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Rory coruscating 2014-09-24 09:32 pm UTC (link)
	Fair enough! And I'll be there in half a mo! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	stillfabulous 2014-09-19 11:17 pm UTC (link)
	HAH! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	coruscating 2014-09-20 05:36 am UTC (link)
	No one asked you! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	stillfabulous 2014-09-20 09:09 pm UTC (link)
	DARLING, when you write PUBLICLY you OPEN yourself for ridicule. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	coruscating 2014-09-20 11:44 pm UTC (link)
	True enough, but I'm pretty sure I didn't say anything even remotely ridiculous. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	stillfabulous 2014-09-20 11:49 pm UTC (link)
	"I will be the prettiest of all the princesses at the ball, just watch me." And I quote. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	coruscating 2014-09-20 11:52 pm UTC (link)
	Yep. I said that. And how is that ridiculous exactly? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	stillfabulous 2014-09-21 12:00 am UTC (link)
	Because it's not POSSIBLE for you to be the best looking there. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	coruscating 2014-09-21 12:02 am UTC (link)
	True, since Rory and Gaius are both going. But since neither of them are likely to go the princess route, I think I'm good. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	stillfabulous 2014-09-21 12:07 am UTC (link)
	You keep thinking that, darling. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	coruscating 2014-09-21 06:33 am UTC (link)
	You think Gaius will go the princess route? Well, that would turn a few heads, but I don't really think it's his style. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	mrnovember 2014-09-20 06:34 pm UTC (link)
	Kids! Absolutely, they're world famous for their diplomatic skills and their ability to not find something new to fight over every five minutes. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	coruscating 2014-09-20 08:38 pm UTC (link)
	Okay fine maybe I wouldn't send them to go negotiate with the giants or anything but as much as they get fighting every five minutes they get over it pretty fast too. (Reply to this) (Parent)