Slide Slide Slippity Slide

Mom and Xavier return triumphant from the store! And what is it that mom has in tow. It's a big box. And what's inside the big box? A slide! What, are you kiddin me?!"



It's kinda like peeking over the edge in the front seat of your very first rollercoaster ride.



Look at that mounting anticipation of exhilaration.
X: "This seems almost too good to be true."



X: "Is this real life?"
Mom: "Yes."
X: "Well OK then."



X: "In that case, it's time for the fantastic voyage!"

Get Off the Fence!

Xavier doing some classic waffling.


"Dad, put the utensils down. We don't need them today. They can go straight into the dishwasher. This waffle needs no cutting. Well maybe just put the knife in. Not the fork. I'll need the fork for the strawberries. Or maybe not. You can put the fork in with the knife. Maybe I'll just use my hands. But if I use my hands they'll get all sticky. In which case I should definitely roll up my sleeves, which would require me to stop with this waffle. Wait, hold on. I think I might take you up on that fork offer after all. Or not. I'm not entirely sure."



"I just can't decide. What do you think, dad?"



"What do you mean quit waffling? I haven't even had a nibble!"