Jim and Jennifer lie in
bed, staring at the ceiling…
Jim: Five days. It’s been five days.
Jennifer: No, it’s been more than that. It’s been at least six if
not seven.
Jim: Wow! That long?
Jennifer: I’m almost certain.
Jim: What do you think we should do?
Jennifer: (Sighing) I don’t know, maybe we should consult a book
or ask a therapist.
Jim: No! Absolutely not! We can work through this
ourselves.
Jennifer: Honey, it’s nothing to be embarrassed about. I’m sure
other couples go through this.
Jim: I think we should try changing it up a little. You know, try
something different.
Jennifer: Yeah! And incorporate the element of surprise.
Jim: Maybe we should start with a shower, you know, to get things
going.
Jennifer: Oooh… you are naughty. I
like how you think.
Jim: OK, you get the water started, then
we’ll rush him while he’s watching cartoons. We’ll stick him in the shower
fully clothed. That way he’ll have to take them off.
Jennifer: Honestly. How that child can wear the same clothes
seven days in a row is beyond me.
This article appears in Dec 27, 2006 – Jan 2, 2007.
