Get It Right Next Time

Dear Owen,

If you're going to put down your brother, please make sure that you know how to do it properly before you open your mouth.

We all know that your brother can't take a joke but you lose something in the put down when you state in a loud, sarcastic voice...

"Gawd Shane! It was a JOKE! We were just kidding you. Don't you get a G-O-K-E when you hear one?!"

Now, dear Owen, you have lost the battle because your brother can spell (well, he can't really but he CAN spell a first grade word) and he comes right back at you.

So....next time, Owen, please get the whole put-down correct before you say it. Don't be mad at me. I'm just trying to help you out.

Love,

Mom