Dialogue, Kids over for dinner Shelley Harper

“Babe, are you going to start the grill?” “Ya.” “Ok, well the kids will be here at 5:00 and it’s 4:30 so we better get that grill started.” “Ok.” “Chris! It’s 4:40 please tell me you’ve started the grill!” “I’m going to go do that right now. Hey! someone's dog took a shit on the deck but don't worry I'll clean it up Again. " “Hey honey just clean it up, it's no big deal don't make a thing of it, the kids will get offended. And Honey, could you put that plate of meat over there in that open spot? Preferably after you've hopefully washed you hands. Come and get it, everyone! There is an extra salad bar behind you with lots of fixings. Guys, there’s an extra salad bar station, don't forget it, it’s behind you.” “Mom, everything looks really good, do you have any extra fixings for the salad or anything?” “Yep, it’s over there behind you, guys, there’s lots of extra salad fixings over there don’t forget about it! Joya or Jordan, do either of you need any extra help with the kiddos’ plates?” “Nah, we’ve got it, mom. Hey, do you have any extras for the salad?” “Ugh!”. “God we thank you for the food and blessing our family, keeping us all healthy, and helping Colby not to drink amen.” “Amen” "Honey, I don't think you should have publicly said the Colby part." "He's fine." "How do you know he's fine? He might now be embarrased and wanting a drink." “Grandpa, but we still need to say grace.” “Buddy, grandpa already said grace, sorry you missed it. Oh and you too, son. Oh, and you too! Honey-you really need to give everyone some kind of heads up before you say grace!” “Jesus thank you for the food amen.” “That was a good grace, buddy. Next time I’ll try to make sure we are all ready before grandpa says grace. Does anyone want anything to drink out of the special fridge?” “I’ll take a water bottle please.” “I’ll take sparkling water, please.” “I’ll have a juice box please grandma.” “Honey, can I please have a diet Dr. Pepper?”. “Yes, of course, I’ll be right back. Anyone else? Oh my gosh, babe. Can you please, for the love of God, stop feeding the dogs the corn cob at the dinner table while we have everyone here?” “I know but look at them, haha, they love it.” “Wow that was a good dinner, mom. We have to leave so we will see you later!” “No worries, love you guys, drive safe! See you soon.” “Hey babe, come to bed.” “ok, ya sure I’ll be right there, just after I do the three dishwasher loads, put the extra food away, straighten up all the toys, fold the blankets, fill the dog water bowl, Give Lola her antibiotic and steroid pill and give Sunny his doggie probiotic, switch the load of laundry and finish my writing assignment.” “Zzzzzzzzzz.”