I
think it is only logical that we re-evaluate my bedtime
by Baxter Thisslebeck
Listen mother. I know this will cut into your usual schedule of
telecommunications chitchat and foodstuff preparation, but I believe
it’s high time we revisit the hour which has been so ruthlessly been
denoted as my bedtime.
Now, I know what you’re thinking. I’m only eight years old and
couldn’t possibly know the most proper scheduling for my nightly
repose. You see, I’m now at a crossroads in life. One in which I
shall be forced to determine whether or not you are in fact capable
of my rearing. Although I do suspect you incapable of such, I’m
willing to give you the benefit of my consideration. However, I will
need more hours in my day if I’m going to contemplate such a vital
issue in addition to my regimen of Playstation 3 and backyard
explosive tests.
Of course, there will have to be some ground rules for this
discussion. I’ll agree not to use any big words if you’ll agree to
make some Kool-Aid that doesn’t taste like a liquefied stalk of
celery. Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t intend for this to get personal, but
you just seem to bring it out in me, this deep-seated desire to
emotionally destroy you.
Oh, but that’s not what we’re here for. Regarding my bedtime, let’s
set up a time for me to explain the nuances in my ‘Baxter stays up
late’ plan. I’ll see you in the morning, mother.
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Baxter Thisslebeck is the child you would like to punch repeatedly. Email:
baxter@thegiantnapkin.com