Well back in my day, you'd be lucky to get the pat on the head. You'd learn your letters, then you'd go and muck out the stables, and that'd be before lunch.
Thanks, sweetheart. I'll put it on my next percentage allocation form if I get an A.
*Drops the crusty old curmudgeon act as quickly as it came on and gives a girlish giggle.* Be you sure you put it up on the fridge for all to see, now.