It wasn’t the first time her uncle had teased her, but it was the first time she’d stood up for herself. Her daddy was teaching her assertiveness; he hadn’t taught his five-year-old girl to moon anyone, though!
This weekend’s Trifecta Writing Challenge is to write thirty-three words based around the phrase “It wasn’t the first time.” Don’t pick on the above child–oh, wait–she’s all grown up now:)
Jun 02, 2012 @ 14:22:44
that was quite the unexpected surprise at the end that had me roaring. it’s nice to see you back again as i know why you’ve been away…:)
Jun 02, 2012 @ 14:37:38
haha love it! such a fine line between assertiveness and aggressiveness, no? I began aggressive (to assert myself as a young girl/woman) and I settled on just this side of assertive.
Jun 02, 2012 @ 14:55:54
Assertiveness is good as long as it doesn’t get you arrested:)
Jun 02, 2012 @ 14:37:47
hahahaha
At least she was learning something. loved it.
Jun 02, 2012 @ 14:56:09
Thanks so much for visiting:) Glad you liked it!
Jun 02, 2012 @ 14:38:44
How did I not fall into that ending before the very end? 33 words that surprised me. Loved it! Nothing like a good mooning to set the record straight!
Jun 02, 2012 @ 14:57:01
Yay! I’m glad I surprised you! Thanks for coming over!
Jun 02, 2012 @ 15:18:52
Excellent – didn’t expect the ending either!
Anna
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Jun 02, 2012 @ 15:25:28
I enjoyed yours, too! Thanks for visiting!
Jun 02, 2012 @ 17:00:12
Ha! You really never know HOW kids are going to assert themselves when they learn to do it.
Jun 02, 2012 @ 17:02:49
That is true…I remember vividly the thought process that preceded this move:)
Jun 02, 2012 @ 17:54:52
Oh wonderful. I enjoyed reading this one.
Jun 02, 2012 @ 18:04:46
hahahaha The training was quite effective, I see.
) It was so unexpected. :
Jun 02, 2012 @ 18:26:10
but, oh, how mad she probably got when he laughed.
Jun 02, 2012 @ 18:56:30
Heh. My kids have rather a surfeit of assertiveness.
Jun 02, 2012 @ 19:43:09
HAHAHA! This one is so funny!
Jun 03, 2012 @ 01:16:05
It frightened my father dreadfully…
Jun 02, 2012 @ 20:32:02
Now that is my kind of girl!!!!!!!!
Jun 03, 2012 @ 01:17:04
Heh…I haven’t changed much!
Jun 02, 2012 @ 21:40:29
Great use of surprise!
Jun 03, 2012 @ 01:17:56
Thanks!
Jun 03, 2012 @ 04:14:51
Well, I hope your mooning days are over! I have to laugh when I think of your uncle’s possible reactions.
Jun 03, 2012 @ 05:13:40
He cracked up…he knew he got what he deserved:)
Jun 03, 2012 @ 04:24:01
Nice! Good for her. I know a thing or two about uncles teasing too much as well. Fun one!
Jun 03, 2012 @ 05:14:03
Yep! He thought it was hilarious!
Jun 03, 2012 @ 05:02:56
That’s hilarious! hope that mean uncle backed off after that.
Jun 03, 2012 @ 05:14:29
He still laughs about it to this day!
Jun 03, 2012 @ 05:40:17
At first I thought this was your daughter… Until I read the comments. Does your dad tell this story with fondness or is he still in disbelief?
Jun 03, 2012 @ 12:33:01
With tons of fondness, as does my uncle!!!
Jun 03, 2012 @ 06:23:46
Great story.
Jun 03, 2012 @ 12:33:13
Thanks:)
Jun 03, 2012 @ 11:04:13
This made me laugh, thank you!
Jun 03, 2012 @ 12:33:38
I’m so glad!
Jun 03, 2012 @ 12:16:04
Funny, I just learned the definition of trifecta when I went to a greyhound race in Florida for the first time!
Jun 03, 2012 @ 12:34:57
I know, right? I learned the definition when I bet on the ponies for the first time:)
Jun 04, 2012 @ 05:41:39
Thanks for linking up to Trifecta (which has nothing to do with horses, oddly lol) this weekend. I thought this post was going to go super dark, and I was preparing myself for it. I was relieved to see it had a punch line. Thanks for lightening the mood a bit. Hope to see you back soon.
Jun 04, 2012 @ 11:27:51
Yeah:) I know–BUT Trifecta is a gambling term:) I’m glad you laughed…