Golden Goose
Golden Goose!
Lorraine Anderson Mother to triplets, Harry, Laura & George Lloyd-Anderson
When my triplets started Nursery they were the 6th set of triplets to go, as we appeared to live in a triplet hotspot!
Harry, Laura & George loved Nursery and they were very pleased when it neared to Christmas, as the theme was The Golden Goose.
One day a kind old lady who had never seen triplets before saw them and gave them a pound coin to buy sweets. She gave it to Laura, but George snatched it off her, but not for long as Harry took it from him and promptly swallowed it!
After nearly resuscitating the little old lady and assuring her it was not her fault, I contacted the local hospital and was told to go to casualty. After a three hour wait, x-rays and examinations we returned home for the 'coin to come out naturally' as advised by the hospital. But it did not appear, I am sure that I don't have to explain the search, which was not very pleasant but it did keep the kids amused, still no coin.
Another call to the hospital who assured me it could take a few days! Days! Harry could 'go' for England, I dreaded another search let alone frequent ones!
At Nursery the next day I explained and was assured that Harry would tell the teacher but soon after I received a call from the Head and it was one I shall never forget.
Harry had delighted in telling his friends, well actually the whole nursery, that he was in fact the 'golden boy'? He also laid gold but pound coins and not eggs!
When he went to the toilet, the whole of the class followed and were 'searching' for the coin. I had to apologise to all of the parents, many who thankfully saw the funny side of the situation and keep Harry 'off nursery' until the coin eventually appeared two days later.