People often drop by for just a few minutes. I love these visits. They are unplanned, I haven’t got a proper shirt on, someone just peed their pants, and our latest Hot Wheels jump is set up on the dining table over the couch. That’s when the doorbell rings or someone yells “Yoohoo!” from the screen door (people tend to yell that here in Minnesota).
These are the visits that friendships are made of. The awkward you meets the venturous them. No time to pretend that you are something more refined, someone more studious, or a better potty-trainer. Nope. Just time to have them come in, take a seat on the floor (watch the puddle), and (to really seal the deal) make sure you get them a drink in under 60 seconds. Especially if they refuse.
Disclaimer: This kind of mess occurs only when my excellent wife is out considering a field to buy it. If she’s at home, we’ll all be clothed in scarlet singing memorized hymns when you ring the doorbell. You will then be treated to flax and no lack of grain.
My name is Mike Tong and I live in Minneapolis with my wonderful wife Catherine, my son Christian, and my daughter Juliana.
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hilarious post with a dose of humility! Thanks! and you’re right.. these ARE the visits friendships are made of!
I’m coming over today, and I’m not going to tell you when.
What an excellent wife you have. And what a wonderful host you are.
That is an awesome praise of a worthy wife!