A sad, constant bid for attention

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
OK, these kids are likely dorks, but I don't care. I encountered children at Starbucks today, and it was a pleasure. Yes, a pleasure. Unfortunately I can't estimate ages very well, but trust me, they were definitely still little children. The younger one still had the super-high voice thing going, and the older one was maybe 2 years older.

Anyway, they were in front of me in line, alone, with a $5 bill. They stood in line chatting with each other nicely, and moved along in the line just like real people (i.e. adults) and the little girl smiled at me when I was IMing rp from my bberry. Then they ordered just like real people (apple cider) and paid just like real people, and the cashier directed them to the place where the drinks appear, and they stood and waited for their turn (minor disagreement about who Mommy said could hold the change) and then they both thanked me (the little teeny girl with a charming, bright smile) when I moved the drink to where they could reach it (stupid barista).

Then they walked outside to where their mom was and sat down.

Wow.

Oh, dearest, this is sweet. Still, I'm sorry, but we were right when we decided it just wouldn't be fair for us to bring children into our world.