relax and get overwhelmed with the rest of us

We don’t have to leave for ten minutes

That’s one trip to the bathroom for everyone and

Two for your grandaughter

Including a four minute handwahsing session including tears

Because she thinks she’ll be left behind

It’s also one complete wardrobe change and hair brushing nightmare

Complete with screams and tears

And a tour of the Christmas decorations and

His birthday gifts

Again

Plus there are dishes to do

Basketball scores to check

Fried potatoes to taste and

Doublehceking of the time of the holiday concert

Yet to do

So …

Take off your jacket and

Stay a while or

Twelve minutes

Or so