Think Twice

Since Miles has a campout this weekend with the scouts, he has to leave track a little early today.  He'd asked me twice to write a note to excuse him.  Thinking I was giving him as much responsibility as possible, I finally said, "Why don't you write it and I'll sign it."  It bit me back.  The note is written as follows.

"Miles, our son, is excused by the order of her royal highness, Queen Mom, from the aftermost half of all extra-curricular activities.  Her highness's royal carriage shall proceed to pick up Miles at precisely 10 minutes past the hour of four Post Meridiem.

Sincerely,
X______________"

I signed it with a flourish.