Apple and sandwich

The children were playing “restaurants” today. (You would think we ate out regularly!). It went something like this.

Isabelle: Hello customer.

Aidan: (Sitting at the table). Hello.

I: What is your name?

A: Ummmmm – Mama [cute! Getting into the role play thing I guess]

I: [Not having any of this]. Aidan. (Writes on her pad).

A: Yes.

I: Aidan C-R? [Using my and Brendon’s surnames in a hyphenated fashion]

A: Yes.

I: Would you like some food?

A: Apple and sandwich.

I: (Writing) Apple and sandwich. Password? [Obviously been watching me at the computer for too long!]

A: Yes.

I: OK. One moment. (Comes into the kitchen to where I’m preparing dinner). Chef, my customer would like an apple and a sandwich. How long will that take?

Me: Dinner is in about 1 hour.

I: Right. He’s very hungry. My customer is very hungry. Here is his order (shows me the pad with writing on it). He wants an apple and a sandwich.

An apple and a sandwich were not forthcoming (due to the proximity of dinner). Luckily the customer didn’t seem to mind.