The kids are alright
Okay, as if work isn't enough of a zoo... take your kids to work day?
I know I work in children's publishing, but that doesn't mean I want any contact with 'em. Except maybe to punt them.
I did, however, benefit, in that our cafeteria today replaced their "global vegetarian" buffet with kids' food. I was able to enjoy mac & cheese, mini-pizza, chicken fingers, grilled cheese, and a big baked pretzel. YUM.
As for the eight-year-old kids at the public school that I've been working with, fellow volunteer Alisha and I have been flirting through (not with) them. It's hilarious. Or maybe just inappropriate.
Keone: Why did Alisha put lemon frosting on chocolate cupcakes?
Me: Well, she was very drunk last night when she baked them. (Winks at Alisha.)
Anjali: Look at the ducks! Are they married?
Alisha: Yes, the brown one is the female, and the pretty green one is the male.
Anjali: The PRETTY one is the BOY?
Alisha: Yeah, isn't that weird? Just like Nick's prettier than a girl. (Winks at Nick.)
Here's a picture from our picnic.
I know I work in children's publishing, but that doesn't mean I want any contact with 'em. Except maybe to punt them.
I did, however, benefit, in that our cafeteria today replaced their "global vegetarian" buffet with kids' food. I was able to enjoy mac & cheese, mini-pizza, chicken fingers, grilled cheese, and a big baked pretzel. YUM.
As for the eight-year-old kids at the public school that I've been working with, fellow volunteer Alisha and I have been flirting through (not with) them. It's hilarious. Or maybe just inappropriate.
Keone: Why did Alisha put lemon frosting on chocolate cupcakes?
Me: Well, she was very drunk last night when she baked them. (Winks at Alisha.)
Anjali: Look at the ducks! Are they married?
Alisha: Yes, the brown one is the female, and the pretty green one is the male.
Anjali: The PRETTY one is the BOY?
Alisha: Yeah, isn't that weird? Just like Nick's prettier than a girl. (Winks at Nick.)
Here's a picture from our picnic.