the way it is

Dear Della,

Last night, we were all in the kitchen cooking dinner and getting ready for Thanksgiving when Daddy tooted. On the loud side. Here is the conversation that ensued (with me giggling in the background):

"You can't be in the band!"

"Why?"

"Acuz you tooted!"

"People in the band toot. And you toot too."

"Yeah, but I toot sparkles!"

I love you,

Mama