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Tweak says, "Dancing Pairie dogs at dawn"

Penelope Clearwater (_penny) wrote,
@ 2010-06-20 01:17:00

With school being out for the summer, I feel as though I ought to be doing something more productive with my days than catching up on reading and lesson plans.

Speaking of September, it can't come fast enough. Its rather maddening to miss marking essays and homework. With another ten weeks of school left, I'm going to volunteer for the Charms Summer school. I saw their brochure today whilst I was in Flourish and Blotts and it looks very interesting.

I bought another cook book this afternoon. It appears I have a new weakness - I'm not sure if its a good thing or a bad thing that I'm using everything I learned in potions to produce apricot and sage stuffed chicken.

Still. It smells amazing.

So. I need some ideas on how to entertain two under fours for three nights, four days.

And its down to you lot to help me.

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	oneandtwoand 2010-06-20 12:36 am UTC (link)
	Let me be the first to say: it's a good thing. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_penny 2010-06-20 12:38 am UTC (link)
	That's only because you went back for seconds! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	oneandtwoand 2010-06-20 12:42 am UTC (link)
	I would have gone back for thirds but someone took all the rest before I could. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_penny 2010-06-20 12:45 am UTC (link)
	I was erm, quality control (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	oneandtwoand 2010-06-20 12:52 am UTC (link)
	Looked more like quantity control. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_penny 2010-06-20 12:53 am UTC (link)
	Are you calling me chubby????! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	oneandtwoand 2010-06-20 01:00 am UTC (link)
	Clearly. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Orsino _penny 2010-06-20 01:01 am UTC (link)
	You're lucky you'll still be as attractive when covered in baby sick. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Penny oneandtwoand 2010-06-20 01:09 am UTC (link)
	All this time and I never realized you were into that sort of thing. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Orsino _penny 2010-06-20 01:12 am UTC (link)
	Know what? Neither did I... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Penny oneandtwoand 2010-06-20 01:13 am UTC (link)
	Not sure how I feel about it. Sounds a little disgusting. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Orsino _penny 2010-06-20 01:14 am UTC (link)
	Oh don't worry, I still prefer sharp suits and leather trousers. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Penny oneandtwoand 2010-06-20 11:41 am UTC (link)
	No idea what you could mean by that. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	rhythmicfingers 2010-06-20 12:37 am UTC (link)
	Are you becoming a good little house wife? You should come sniff here because it doesn't smell so good. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_penny 2010-06-20 12:39 am UTC (link)
	1) I am not a housewife 2) I am career oriented. 3) I am not a wife, nor a house. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rhythmicfingers 2010-06-20 12:48 am UTC (link)
	1) Not yet. 2) You can be a wife then. 3) That can be fixed. Not being a house though. That's a no go. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_penny 2010-06-20 12:50 am UTC (link)
	1) Pft. 2) And make an honest man of Orsino? 3) I'd make a good house. A nice two bed semi. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rhythmicfingers 2010-06-20 12:56 am UTC (link)
	1) You say that now. 2) Of course. He can't remain how he is forever. 3) Somehow I don't think you would. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_penny 2010-06-20 01:03 am UTC (link)
	1)I'll say it in the future as well. 2)Why not? Are you asking my intentions? 3)How about a flat? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rhythmicfingers 2010-06-20 01:11 am UTC (link)
	1) Suuure you will. 2) No. Should I be? 3) How about neither of those things? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_penny 2010-06-20 01:13 am UTC (link)
	1) Ask me in five years. 2)No. They're entirely dishonourable. 3) Oh? (Reply to this) (Parent)

	same hex rockstarkeeper 2010-06-20 06:24 pm UTC (link)
	I only know how to keep dragons entertained. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	same hex _penny 2010-06-20 06:39 pm UTC (link)
	Leigh! Please, you have to help. Its Orsinos nephew and niece and them coming to the house for the first time. I'm panicking - short of feeding them ice cream all day I don't know how to deal with children without a lectern in front of me. I don't even know why I'm freaking out over it this much, I just am. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Penny rockstarkeeper 2010-06-20 06:49 pm UTC (link)
	isn't that the kid test?</b> The zoo? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Same Hex _penny 2010-06-20 06:52 pm UTC (link)
	You inksplotted!!!! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Same Hex rockstarkeeper 2010-06-20 06:54 pm UTC (link)
	Sorry. The zoo? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Same Hex _penny 2010-06-20 06:56 pm UTC (link)
	Hrmm that could work. So long as they didn't get eaten by animals.. You'll come with me, right? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Same Hex rockstarkeeper 2010-06-20 06:59 pm UTC (link)
	I'm not sure what I'm working on yet. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Same Hex _penny 2010-06-20 07:19 pm UTC (link)
	I'm prepared to bribe you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Same Hex rockstarkeeper 2010-06-20 07:21 pm UTC (link)
	I'll go. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	heathism 2010-06-20 06:42 pm UTC (link)
	Sounds like someone should definitely be cooking for all of us... (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_penny 2010-06-20 06:48 pm UTC (link)
	Isn't that a slippery slope that results in a pile of laundry being dropped off every so often? And I don't recall you offering to cook for me... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	heathism 2010-06-20 07:12 pm UTC (link)
	You don't want me to try! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_penny 2010-06-20 07:17 pm UTC (link)
	How about if I say please? I'll even bring dessert! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	heathism 2010-06-20 07:21 pm UTC (link)
	Food poisoning. It's happened before. Gideon's a better bet. Hell, Merton's a much better bet! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_penny 2010-06-20 07:24 pm UTC (link)
	Group effort? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	heathism 2010-06-20 07:34 pm UTC (link)
	Merton's your most interesting bet in the house, actually. Half of the time what he makes is brilliant. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_penny 2010-06-20 08:22 pm UTC (link)
	Really? Can I come over for lunch? I can see Merton being a good cook actually. I'm envious of people who can throw things into a pot and have it turn out perfectly ; I measure and organise by ingredients before starting anything. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	heathism 2010-06-21 01:52 am UTC (link)
	Sure. But notice I said half of the time. (Reply to this) (Parent)

proprio
2010-06-20 10:33 pm UTC (link)

If you're cooking, I'm coming by. You know how I like to eat.

Penny

How should I know how to entertain two toddlers?

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	_penny 2010-06-20 10:44 pm UTC (link)
	Everyone I know likes to eat! Meghan I don't know! You're smart though. I need smart right now. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	oneandtwoand 2010-06-22 05:06 am UTC (link)
	Has this turned into a dinner party? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_penny 2010-06-22 06:38 am UTC (link)
	Don't say that! Dinner party is an entirely too grown up word. I was thinking about just flooing them some food? (Reply to this) (Parent)