Monday, April 28, 2008

Boundaries

Yesterday's corner time: 5 Minutes.

At great expense, my parents have installed gates and railings around the perimeter of our property to prevent the frequent meanderings of Jake the Dog.

It had consumed his entire weekend but Dad stood behind the gates proudly admiring his handiwork.

And so it was with immense satisfaction that Dad closed and locked the gates for the first time, safe in the knowledge that he would no longer need to chase down the road in the slipstream of a flapping-eared Beagle.

Therefore, you can probably imagine Dad’s disappointment when at the same time, Jake surveyed the same set of new gates but from the opposite side.

Jake had escaped and it had taken him all of 3 seconds. Dad’s gates hadn’t even managed to slow him down.

Jake was last seen catching the Number 32 Bus into town to meet up with friends. Apparently, he’s escaped so often that he has now qualified for a frequent traveller pass.

Matthew.

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4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Now I hope you didn't get Corner Time for something Jake the Dog did...

You got my Battle of the Blogs vote! But don't come sneakin' over to Roxiticus Desperate Housewives to reciprocate...it's rated PG and you'd end up in the corner till you turn 17.

Roxy

Matthew said...

Thanks Roxy.

Sneakin' is what I do best and now you've got me curious!

Matthew.

Anonymous said...

Get to bed, Matthew! And don't look at those hot pix of Miley Cyrus on my blog. Or I'll tell your mom & dad and it'll be 15 minutes in the corner with no Blogosphere tomorrow!

Roxy

Anonymous said...

Matthew,
I'm really impressed that a 4-year-old can have such a witty blog. Please stop by my Roxiticus Best Blogs...I've got some candy for you in my van.

Matthew's Dad: please let me know if this post is okay with you.

Thanks!
Roxy