things that aunts do and do not forget to do

she spells 'em as she sees 'em, originally uploaded by McBeth.

1. the aunts do not place candles where little hands can reach them.

2. the aunts do put bowls of plastic ornaments out for the little hands to fiddle with.

3. the aunts do not remember to scan the bookshelf before the six year old arrives and writes the words she sees on various book bindings.

4. the aunt gives up the battle with nary a fight after the six year old insists 'Ma'am' only has one 'A', and NO hookie thing.