Let me set the scene for you. We (4 adults) and 10 pre-schoolers are walking over to The Helping Place. Tammy is explaining what The Helping Place does and how the kids can help. She says something along the lines of...
Tammy: You can bring your old clothes, clothes that don't fit anymore and share them with other children who may not have any. We want clothes that are in good shape though. Ones without stains, and no holes. Things you are too big for....
Jace: Mrs. Tammy! My daddy has holes in his under-roos.....
Logan: That's OK Jace!! You can fix them with duct tape......
At this point the four adults are laughing hysterically and cannot see through the tears much less hear who says what but SEVERAL of the other kids chime in that their daddies also have holes in their under-roos. At least Tyler isn't alone!
Tammy pulled it off nicely though. She asked the kids why they think their daddies might have holes in their clothes and suggested that it was because mommies and daddies spend the money buying the kids new clothes and toys and yes... under-roos and sometimes don't have enough money to buy some for themselves.
On another note... Tyler has resolved to buy new under-roos.......
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