One of the Most Annoying Sounds

The most annoying sound in the world:

We get the boys in their beds and quiet. We sit down on the sofa for a little rest and TV entertainment, and maybe even a little snack. The house is calm. Five quiet minutes pass. Our minds and bodies are finally relaxing.

From the boys’ room comes, “Daaaaad.” (Or “Mooooom.”) <- That sound, right there, with that timing, is the most annoying sound in the world.

Sigh. Get up, go answer Calfgrit4’s question. “Yes, dear, you have preschool tomorrow. Now good night.”

Last night we went through this routine, but then we got an extra summons.

The phone rang, and we let it ring until the answering machine picked up. While the phone rang, Calfgrit4 called, “Moooom . . . Mooooom . . . Mooooom.”

Cowgrit went to the boys’ room, she stuck her head in, and asked, “What is it?”

Calfgrit4 informed her, “You just got a phone call.”

“Yes,” said Cowgrit, “I know. Thank you. Now go to sleep.”

Cowgrit says she could hear me laughing in my office.

Bullgrit