It's almost an art statement- so much effort to pick out curtains and yet you're still on an airbed. Looks like life in the Viridi household has settled a bit now that we're completely toddler-free. Kelly's still at her Jane Fonda workout tapes, and four kids and three rennovations later- these two are still having completley innane conversations. "Well, I tried using the bigger weights like you suggessted. But they were so HEAVY. I was like 'nah. I'm good'." "Well it's not about the weight of the weights. It's about the weight of your commitment to fitness." "Nah. I'm good." "I love you." "I know." Kelly don't exhaust him yet- I want that completed aspiration credit dammit. I'msoexcitedformynewkitty!He'sgoingtobesocuteandcuddlyandsweetandamazingandwonderfulandI'mgoingtolovehimsooooooooomuch!Cat'sarejustthebestandIreallythinkmylifewillbecompletewhenIhaveonealltomyself!IwonderwhatI'mgoingtonameit?!IwasthinkingFluffyorFuzzyorPeachesorCutiePieorKittyFaceor-" "Cats." Behold-two halves of the same familial puzzle. Since Summer gained the 'cat lover' trait, and seems to talk of nothing else- it seemed prudent to add to the family in a non-toddler related way. Ladies and Gentlemen- Introducing Mango Viridi. That was his given name, but I couldn't have picked a better name if I tried. And this is the man who brought Mango from the animal shelter- MC Kit Catt, I'm under the impression that his mixtape will be dropping this Friday and it is straight FIRE. "AWWWWWWW.IlovemyMangosomuch!Hessocuteandsweetandamazingand-" Yeah that's about as much of that as I can take in one sitting. Let's see how other, less verbal, Viridi's are taking to Mango. "Oh look. You've brought me a furry minion to do my bidding." Yeah that's about what I expect from you at this point. Ummm, Summer? You feeling okay kid? You seem a little more stripey than I remember you being. Hey Mr.Elliot! Why aren't you out bonding with Mango? I'm under the impression that he is sweet AND cute AND furry AND- "Oh I'm sorry- are you talking to me?" Well then. I guess the teenage attitude bus didn't fail to pick you up on time. "What do you expect from me- I'm the one who get's sidelined. Everyone's always focused on Scarlet or Paola or mom, but not me." Take it as a compliment, I follow your mother because she's a never ending source of hilarity for me. Paola because I'm genuinely marveled at her lack of expressiveness, and because I'm pretty sure she just joined a gang of sweatered fellows. And Scarlet.....well, I feel like if I'm not watching her then then Simland Security might start. "Still. Where's MY chance at the spotlight?" Okay then. How about today- I'll just follow you and all your rebellious teenage antics. "Finally. My chance to wow." If you say so. Okay Mr.Rebellion. Here we are in the big city. What's first on the agenda? Are we going to tag some buildings? Shoot hoops with questionable strangers? Play pranks on unsuspecting cityfolk? Or....we could sing kareoke. "JUST A SMALL TIME GIRL. LIVING IN A LOOONLEYY WORLD. JUST A SMALL TOWN BOY-" Oh jeez. Okay- that's more like it. Underage day drinking. Now we're getting somewhere! "Okay kid- what'dya say- another Shirley Temple?" OH COME ON. Damn Elliot, Summer is nine and she's twice the rebel you are. "Look- It's just not in my nature to be the person that Scarlet is." Tell me about it. You're not making a great case for you taking over this family. "I shouldn't have to. I'm a good enough person on my own. I don't want to be mean to people. I want to HELP people- to lead a good life- to fall in love and be my own person." Wow. I'm actually moved a little. That's strangley profound for someone spawned from Kelly. "Well thank you. I think there are plenty of people who would love to see me lead my life. I can be quite the romantic you know. In fact-" In fact what? Are you okay? Did you have a stroke? "Who? Who is THAT?" Who? Her? Huh. She does look familiar. Why do I know her from somwhere? Oh wait.... Ummm...Elliot? Maybe let this one go, I don't think that it would be wise to- "Hi there. I'm Elliot. I happen to be here in this square today." Nevermind. "Hi there Elliot who happens to be in the square." "Sooooo, um. I saw you here- here in the square. The same square that I happen to be in and I was wondering if maybe, perhaps, you may consider possibly..." "Look, you seem like a really sweet kid, but I think I'm a little too old for you. I mean, aren't you still in high school?" "I'm on the Honor Roll." He says that like it makes even the slightest difference. "That's really cute. Maybe find me again when you're a little more grown up. Or at least legal." "I'll hold you to that!" "Okay kid- see you around 'Elliot in the Square'." "Did you hear that? She thinks I'm cute. SHE THINKS I'M CUTE. This is happening." I think you're reading a little to hard into it. "I'm in love." Wow. When you Viridi's fall, you fall fast. OH MY GOD. What is with the kids in this neighborhood? Discotheque Pan Europa must be the happening spot for nine year olds. You know what? Sure. Why not? Let's see what all the fuss is about. At least if they're doing anything illegal- Summer will chat them into the grave. Nah, nevermind. She's got more important things to do anyway. "Whosmylittlefuzzywuzzycutiepie.IloveyousomuchMr.Mango." It would almost be cute I I could understand anything she said. Meanwhile, at least Elliots finally getting some recognition for his rebellious connections.
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