Interrogative, Part II
By Henrix Ibex (no relation to Ibsen)
A short existentialist dinner play.
The scene: Dinner time in an average household. Seated are Mommy, Daddy, and TFYO. Mommy and Daddy are eating. TFYO is pushing food around her plate.
TFYO: Why are you eating pork chops and greens and when I'm eating chicken and corn?
Mommy: Because you don't like pork chops and greens and I didn't feel like fighting with you tonight.
TFYO: Why?
Mommy: Because I'm hungry and tired.
Daddy: My, you're just full of questions today.
Mommy: She's been like this all day.
TFYO: Why?
Daddy: I don't know, you tell us.
TFYO: Because I like asking questions. Why are our plates round?
Mommy: Because square wouldn't fit in the dishwasher as well. Why don't you eat something?
TFYO: Why?
Mommy grimaces. Daddy attempts not to laugh.
TFYO: Why did you make that face?
Mommy: Because you've been pushing my buttons all day, that's why. Can you please stop asking me why? No more asking why at the dinner table.
Pause.
TFYO: (grins mischievously) When can I then?
Mommy hides face in her sweater attempting not to choke on food.
Daddy: Okay, no more asking why, when, what or how. Okay?
Pause.
TFYO: Who's that sitting on the couch? Is that Zoe?
Mommy exits stage left into bedroom door.
TFYO: Which door did Mommy go into?
Strangled screams are heard from offstage.
TFYO: Why did Mommy yell?
Fin
9 comments:
Hilarious. I totally remember those days. It doesn't last forever.
Of course, when she's a teenager, you'll wish it had.
Ah, inquisitive little minds trying to figure out the world. This is good, she could be a dull little tool who never questioned anything and would then become a follower.
Of course, you would have to give her drums as well. There's a word for this, I just know it...
She is most definitely YOUR daughter, Jen.
Oh, that's just perfect!
The double whammy of being 4 along with a sense of humor. You are so sunk!!!
Q: Mommy, how do you spell relief?
A: XANAX!! (and ear plugs)
Okay, maybe only in my house.
But maybe not...
She is so cute!!! And I think she knows how to get you now.
child rearing at it's finest.
Absolutely hilarious. She will make an excellent journalist.
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