Mama's Toddler Meltdown

Hi everyone,
Dada said that since it was the first day of teaching, he'd probably be home early, and he'd call Mama when he was on the way home. At 4:15 p.m. (not early), Dada had not called. Mama had exhausted all of the legitimate resources: 45 minutes of "Elmo" on video, 45 minutes of coloring (Elmo, Lola, horse, and car), music for dancing, and kicking a ball around the yard. It was too hot for play outside--so hot the carpenter bees were dying on the carport floor. Mama put me in the back seat of the Honda Civic hatchback, drove half a mile to the town square, and parked. I had a great time in several of the chic boutiques on the square, namely The Vintage Flea and Other Side of the Moon. Mama bought some red patent leather shoes for herself, and two coasters for one of Dada's colleagues who recently married. I approved of all purchases, but especially of the coaster with the monkey on it. The other, with fish, is a bit more subtle. I am now skimming through Webster's Instant Word Guide. Dada is on his way home and has been informed of the spending coup. Love, LK