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17 December, 2010
Posted in: Princess

I overheard the Princess explain her activities at school to Daniel:

“We are currently painting our shoeboxes to make them into cribs, we will be adding straw to the floor of the manger presently.” [Emphasis original]

Clearly, a proud moment.

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  1. WOL says

    18 December, 2010 at 06:28

    Isn’t that the way a princess should talk?
    BTW, my mum enjoyed the video of the princess and her front teeth less state.

  2. admin says

    18 December, 2010 at 23:05

    Well, one would hope, obviously, in an ideal world, but yet.
    Your mother is very kind – think we are likely to be toothless here for some time, alas.

  3. BroLo says

    22 December, 2010 at 05:28

    “Presently” has never caught on this side of the pond. I’m not sure I could use it correctly.

  4. admin says

    22 December, 2010 at 22:23

    Presently, you may.

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