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The emperor is still ruling the kingdom with a chubby iron fist.
Three days ago he learned the phrase “In a second.”
Now, if asked to do anything, even if he is standing aimlessly in the middle of the room doing nothing, the guaranteed response?
In a second, mom.
When asked for information, he has also begun tapping his chin and “hmmm”ing a lot. As if he is contemplating years of philosophical readings.
It’s cute. Except for when you’re waiting…
Visitors to my house today might be wondering any number of things:
1. Why there is a baby-gate in front of the bathroom door.
2. Why a jagged piece of screen is laying in the driveway.
3. Why there are size 7 footprints on the roof.
The explanation for all of it, starts with the scene below:
I walk to the bathroom door and jiggle the handle.
Locked.
“Chuck?” I ask.
“Hi Mom!!” A high pitched voice replies.
There is…
