So Robin..I guess now would be as good a time as any to go over your list,huh?
Robin:But Grover and I were just playing Go Fish.
All right. When this is over,we'll talk,OK?
Robin:Yeah:
Good.
affectionately patting the young frog's head and then Grover's.Then I go to Prairie's room where she and Rosita are painting each others' nails. I tap on the door. Knock knock?
Hi Kathy! Rosita and I are doing each others' nails!
I see that! Looks
very pretty! Just two favors though. One, watch that that you don't get any nail polish on the floor. It's an absolute
horror to get up.
Rosita:OK. What's favor number 2?
More like a rule
I reach behind Prairie and pick up a bottle of black bottle of nail polish Black,girls? You both are
way too young for black nail polish. What were you thinking?
We're sorry they both say.
Prairie:We just wanted to see what it looked like.
And you weren't going to wear it outside the house?
At first Prairie starts to shake her head no. But then as I raise my eyebrows she nods yes.
Rositaembarrassed Me too.
I'm glad that you both were honest with me. But...would your parents have let you wear black nail polish outside?
Prairie:No.
Rosita:Me either:
I'm
not angry with you both. But from now on I want you both wearing nail polish that belongs on young ladies your ages. Do I make myself clear?
Both girls nod and thank me
Rosita:Can we do your nails later? I promise. There's no more weird colors like black
OK. Let me just help get Robin situated and I'll be right back.
I go back into the living room where Grover and Robin are Well,how'd we do,guys?
Robin:I won 3 games out of 5!
Way to go! But you did great too Grover.
Grover:Thank you! I think it was just luck, though.
Maybe..maybe not.Okay kiddo
addressing Robin...go change into your PJs and let me know when you're done.
Grover:He is a cute little fellow.
Yeah..he is. I'm glad he's staying with us.
From Robin's room
Robin:Kathy?May I have a glass of milk?
coming into his room Do you usually get one before bed?
Robin:Yeah..but only a small glass so I don't have an accident. One gullup.
"Gullup"?
Robin:Yeah..I'll show you. Can I come in the kitchen?
Sure.
wondering what the heck a "gullup" was
We get into the kitchen and I take out the milk.I start to pour the milk and (in fact) heard the carton make a noise like "gullup"
RobingrinningSee?
Wow!How do you like that! OK,now after you go brush your teeth, we'll discuss this list your Uncle Kermit packed. So hop to it.
Robina few minutes later All done!
Okey doke! Now first thing: school. He registered you in Hensonville Public School last Friday But tomorrow will be your first day.
Robin:Yuk.
Why yuk? You're friendly. You'll make
lots of friends! And speaking of friends,your Uncle Kermit says that your Frog Scout meetings are on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5.
Robin:I can still go to Frog Scouts?YAY!
I just don't want you walking home alone though.
Robin:But why?I obey all the traffic signs...
I'm sure you do Robin.
Robin:I don't talk to strangers....
Honey,I know you don't. You're a very smart young frog. Look...Hensonville is very big. There were a couple of kidnappings. It's not that I don't trust
you.It's
them I don't trust. If anything ever happened to you,your Uncle Kermit would never forgive me,your parents would never forgive me and
I would never forgive
myself.
Robin:Kathy?
Yes Robin?
placing a small flipper on my handOK.I was trying to show everyone that I can handle some things on my own.But you're right.I'm sorry.You can walk ne to Frog Scouts.
Thanks Robin. I may not be your parent or Uncle Kermit.But I don't think your teacher wants any sleepyhead frogs in class tomorrow.So time for bed.
Roin:Kath?Can you lean down for a second?
Sure!
I do as I'm told and Robinkisses my cheek and says "Goodnight Kath.
I kiss
Robin on the cheek and whisper "Sweet dreams sweetie" He's fast asleep already. Awww <3]