“How’s about mummy chooses.” Mum suggested as she turned on the DVD player and browsed our small collection.
“This one looks nice.” she said as she opened a case and removed the disc.
“What is it?” Peter asked in a most half hearted tone of voice.
“Erm…”
mum muttered as she closed the DVD tray, then the case.
“…Enchanted Tales.” she said, showing us the cover.
It was a Disney Princess DVD.
I guess she bought it especially since it matched our new bedroom.
I suggested I’d rather go to bed.
“It’s barely seven o’clock Paul.” Mum replied.
“A princess can have too much beauty sleep you know.” she said in her most patronising tone,
“…and this will give you sweet dreams.” she said as she pressed play.
A few minutes later…
a few very long minutes later,