This was delivered via “paper airplane” to my sick bed. (All punctuation and spelling have been left in original form)
Dear Mom and Dad,
is their a way that we can work and earn some money? i would stricktly and firmly proclaim that we have a natural given right to work for money. if you disagree, we will take exception and keep on writing letters!!
Please write back with an answer!!!
Sincerely,
James & Christopher
P.S. This is James. I just wrote the letter, mom. Christopher came up with it all. I do not feel this way entirely.
P.P.S. Don’t just talk to us, send us a written response please!!!!
P.P.P.S This is James again. Is there a way to negotiate more dessert instead of actual cash payments???
Sigh…
(As I mentioned, I’m still sick and I still have no *#&$*(@&! computer. Please forgive the lack of responses and internet activity from this corner.)
Sharon says:
Aww - so cute! I remember doing similar things as a kid. :)
November 5th, 2008 at 1:56 am
Melain says:
That’s bloody BRILLIANT. You HAVE to put them to work now! The cuteness factor has earned them the right.
November 5th, 2008 at 2:35 am
Camille says:
I’m sorry you’re ill, but at least you have some awesome kids to cheer you right up. Truly awesome.
November 5th, 2008 at 4:51 am
witchypoo says:
Awww, they didn’t want your germs. You got to love the entrepreneurial spirit.
November 5th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Headless Mom says:
Dessert instead of cash? That kid is a negotiator, isn’t he?
November 5th, 2008 at 9:54 am
Angella says:
Sorry you’re not well :(
I cannot WAIT for the day of written notes :)
November 5th, 2008 at 10:04 am
Suzanne says:
Mad negotiating skills they’ve got there. That is great!
November 5th, 2008 at 10:07 am
HeatherPride says:
That is hysterical! I love it! Well, what’s the response?
November 5th, 2008 at 10:20 am
Annette says:
Those are some smart kiddos.
November 5th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Jim @ IPR says:
That is awesome! That’s a great couple of characters you have there.
November 5th, 2008 at 11:09 am
JoeInVegas says:
Yes, I love the ‘more dessert instead of cash’ line.
November 5th, 2008 at 11:20 am
Jane! says:
Too cute! Wait until they learn to write persuasive essays… and then send one to every extended family member requesting money for a swimming pool.
November 5th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Raychelle says:
oh my goodness, your boys are awesome! You think I could do something similar with my current boss?
November 5th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Mrs. Wilson says:
Okay, so it made me laugh. I’m sorry you’re not well! I’d definitely go for more dessert, not more cash. I like dessert.
November 5th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
randa says:
Delurking here. I hope to receive letters like that from my kids some day. That was funny. And awesome.
November 5th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Heather says:
aaaaaaaaaand that is awesome. they don’t really provide much supporting evidence for their argument, though! :-P
November 5th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Rachel (Louisiana) says:
Sorry you’re sick, friend. Call me if I can do anything to help.
November 5th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Kerri Anne says:
I think there should be a new rule enacted wherein children only get to communicate via hand-written letters, because hi, so awesome.
(Hope you feel better! Soon-like!)
November 5th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
The Over-Thinker says:
I love the “we will take exception”–had me rolling!
P.P.P.P.P.S Hey, you need to teach them how to incorporate “*#&$*(@&!” into their writings..when they’re looking for more flavor.
November 5th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
Jen says:
omg that’s like the cutest thing I’ve ever read. SRSLY.
Get better soon! I have a UTI right now too! I love being a woman!
November 5th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
raygon says:
I have not commented in a while, but dont think I have stopped reading!
Your boys are so creative! They are smart too. I love their negotiating skills.
Hope you feel better soon.
November 5th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
willie says:
You are always forgiven. :-) And hey, how come you don’t follow me on Twitter?? xo
November 5th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
Robin @ Party of Five says:
Seriously, you need to pay them just for writing that letter. Classic..
November 6th, 2008 at 10:42 am
Melly says:
Cute. Let them earn some money. And maybe your family and neighbors can hire them too….
November 6th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
lceel says:
Ah, yes. My older two would have easily been more in favor of more desserts.
November 6th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Missives From Suburbia says:
I have jobs for them. I pay well. Let me know when they can start.
November 6th, 2008 at 6:53 pm