Mallory

Mallory, Mallory Quite Contrary

Mallory was acting quite contrary yesterday after school. She just wanted to go straight home, no “drocery dore”, no “singset”, no nothing. So I started to ask her what she did want.

Me: Do you want to take Cooper for a walk in your wagon?

MCB: No!

Me: Do you want to swing on your swing set?

MCB: No!

Me: Do you want to play in your tent?

MCB: No!

Me: Do you want to call Daddy?

MCB: No!

Me: Do you want to read some books?

MCB: No!

Me: Do you want to play with your babies?

MCB: No!

Me: Do you want to take a bath?

MCB: No!

Me: Do you want to go night-night?

MCB: No!

Me: Do you want some ice cream?

MCB: No! (slight pause) DES ICE CREAM!!!

She’s not stupid, that’s for sure.