Ants!
by carolynholm
Mom,
You moved the food!!!
Charlie
Dear Charlie,
I had to, sweetie, we have ants.
Love, Carolyn
Mom,
But it’s confusing when you move our food.
Charlie
Dear Charlie,
I know, I’m sorry. But the ants suddenly showed up. In your breakfast.
Love, Carolyn
Hey Mom,
Is that why Winston freaked out?
Charlie
Dear Charlie,
It sure is.
Love, Carolyn
Mom!
Then make them STOP!!!
Charlie
Dear Charlie,
I’m working on it. Meanwhile, you all can just eat in the bedroom while I get a handle on this.
Love, Carolyn
Mom,
Where did they come from?????
Charlie
Dear Charlie,
From outside. Through a crack. Which is unfortunately right next to the cabinet where I feed you kids.
Love, Carolyn
Mom,
How did they know our food was there?????
Charlie
Dear Charlie,
Finding food is their life’s work and they’re good at it. But relax, I’ve just moved your food temporarily.
Love, Carolyn
Mom,
But we don’t like our food moved AT ALL
Charlie
Dear Charlie,
Seriously? Dude, you are willing to share your food with ants?
Love, Carolyn
Mom,
Well. Ok. They aren’t like other bugs, are they.
Charlie
Dear Charlie,
There we go. That’s a very good observation. I get that no one loves going after a fly more than you do. And this morning you went from window to window to follow a dragonfly you spotted outside in the garden. You love bugs. But ants are another thing entirely.
Love, Carolyn
Hey Mom,
Can we have extra treats, since you are making us eat in a whole new spot?
Charlie
Dear Charlie,
I’m impressed. Good thinking. Using your leverage. But no.
Love, Carolyn
Mom,
Winston says we’re all going to die.
Charlie
Dear Charlie,
He says that a lot. He’ll be fine.
Love, Carolyn
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