Mouthing off

oy mother-in-law doesn’t usually watch rugby, but while staying with us she decided to watch the All Blacks with
my husband. Halfway through, she started expressing her disappointment. “Nearly all of those lovely young All Blacks have false teeth!” she cried.

We asked how she got that idea and she said, “They keep taking them out. Even that lovely boy Daniel Carter takes his out and puts them in his sock when he kicks a goal, it’s disgusting!” She was so relieved when we told her about mouth guards.

Gummy, Whangarei

Accessory to crime

At the bank recently I saw my older daughter had taken my seven-month-old baby’s hat off. I asked her, “Why did you remove his hat?” She pointed to a sign that read, “All hats, scarves and glasses must be removed.”

Vanessa, Christchurch

Teacup of the week

Just as I was stepping out of the shower, my three-year-old grandson rushed into the bathroom and came to a sudden halt. His big green eyes roamed over my body and a look of concern crossed his face. Yes, I’m female and I’ve also had surgery for breast cancer. However, this all seemed to go totally unnoticed. oaster Three’s only concern was, “Nana, where are your glasses?”

Barbara, Auckland