the lies we tell our children (pt.2) by Theo

Rosie thinks that this:







is the broccoli van.

As broccoli could never, even under the most elastic definition of 'favourite', be described as Rosie's favourite vegetable, we are never nagged to within an inch of our lives when an ice-cream van comes down our street or pulls up next to the play area in the park. Although I do get some rather strange - though perhaps envious - looks from other parents when Rosie starts shouting "It's the broccoli van! Eurgh, que hasco!"