Voice: Thank you for calling [name withheld] daycare of [area withheld]. My name is Nina. Can I help you?
Me: Yes, Nina. My name is Sarah Brown, and I’m calling to see if you have an opening in your infant room.
Nina: And how old is your child?
Me: An infant.
Nina: Yes, but how old?
Me: Three months. Currently.
Nina: Obviously currently. Is he potty trained yet?
Me: No. But he speaks fluent sign language.
Nina: Hm. Can he sign “I need to go to the bathroom please”?
Me: He doesn’t say please. He says NOW.
Nina: Hm. I’m not sure we can help you if you have a rude child. We only accept polite infants.
Me: I’m so disappointed. Does it matter that he knows how to give the finger?
Nina: No, I’m sorry. We can’t help you.
Me: Well, can you recommend some subpar daycare who DOES handle rude little snotty infants?
Nina: Oh, sure. I’ll be happy to fax you a list. Be warned, though; it’s about fifty pages.. because it’s EVERY DAYCARE I DONT WORK AT.
Me: Seriously, can y’all take Tony?
Nina: For you, Sarah, ANYTHING.
Is Nina charging you a book fee?
Ohhh and Tony will be my daytime neighbor!
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HAHA! Love the flipping the finger part.
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Ra – she called it an agent or finder’s fee, but whatever.
We’re actually looking to buy in that area as well. Truth be told, I’m just stalking you.
Christina – amazingly, that is almost verbatim. She’s a cool chick. And she’s the director of that daycare.