The Ugly Sisters were successful in managing to wake my three. As they got ready for breakfast I swept the enormous pile of detritus from the vacuum cleaner, retainer and sock included, into the garbage can. I then ran the now fully functioning vacuum over our room and then out into the hall and into the…

I peeked into the girls’ room. They were both still asleep despite the ear splitting sounds of Bananarama singing ‘Cruel Summer’ on Radio Acorn. “Girls! Wake up. It’s time to get ready for breakfast!” I shouted over the music. They barely stirred. I left the door open so they would get the full effect of…

I heard the balcony door open behind me and I looked over my shoulder. Angus, in his pajamas with crazy hair and head hung low, was rubbing his eyes as he sleepily shuffled toward the bell. “Morning,” I said to Angus. He looked up at me, startled. “Oh! You surprised me! I have to ring…