Sock Surprise

She’s already ten minutes late; the bus is gone.

β€œLet me grab socks,” I say, unfolding a pair. I look at one purple sock and one green. β€œDid you do this?”

A small hand stifles her giggle. β€œSurprise!” She shouts.

β€œNot again,” I sigh. β€œGuess you need a new chore.”

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  1. roberta m Avatar

    Wonderful! And the photo is perfect-I can hear the giggling!

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    1. Danielle Dayney Avatar

      Thanks! True story, too! My kid is too smart for her own good!

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  2. saroful Avatar

    There are days I’ve said “they’re just going in boots” and called it good πŸ™‚

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    1. Danielle Dayney Avatar

      ME. ALWAYS.

      But now because of my daughter’s little game I have about one hundred unmatched socks. I can’t. I just can’t.,.

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  3. Asha Rajan Avatar

    I’m a fan of mismatched socks, so your daughter and I would probably have fun driving you to distraction with this game. Also purple and green look amazing together — I’m not helping, sorry.

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  4. sanchwrites Avatar

    There are socks that match??? πŸ˜› I’ve gotten used to misplacing socks or having the washing machine eat up a sock I forget to notice pairs. Luckily for me, most of mine are white with some small patterns. I loved the innocence in your story and felt like I was watching you and daughter on a busy school morning.

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    1. Danielle Dayney Avatar

      I have an entire laundry basket dedicated to socks without a partner. I can’t bring myself to throw them away JUST in case.

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  5. prettyflyforawhitemom Avatar

    This feels really real. Lol. I can just imagine her anticipation of you seeing the mismatched socks! A sweet take on the prompt.

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    1. Danielle Dayney Avatar

      Thank you 😊 it’s a real trick my daughter used to play when I’d make her match socks. πŸ˜‚

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  6. anusrini20 Avatar

    I liked that this was a playful story even if the mismatched socks might have frustrated you a bit. πŸ™‚

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    1. Danielle Dayney Avatar

      It was funny the first time. Not so much the tenth.

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  7. mixedbag Avatar

    I love this so much, Danielle! But I also think you should write a longer piece on this. Sock Surprise deserves more! πŸ™‚

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    1. Danielle Dayney Avatar

      Aww thanks. I’ve tried before. Maybe I’ll give it another go πŸ˜‰

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