Mrs. X: As you can see, I have attached a list of basic house rules.
Annie: Hello, Manolo.
Mrs. X: We believe it's important to maintain some sense of structure in our home for Grayer's sake. Rule number one: Grayer and his playmates are never allowed in the master bedroom.
Annie: Oops.
Mrs. X: Of course, you should refrain from entering our bedroom as well. Rule number two: Grayer is never allowed to nap during the day.
Annie: No naps?
Mrs. X: This throws his sleeping schedule completely off. And I prefer him tired when I get home. Rule number three: We just had the walls redone.
Annie: Mmhm.
Mrs. X: Please keep Grayer from rubbing up against them.
Annie: Oh!
Mrs. X: Rule number four: If school is ever canceled, the following nonstructured outings are permissible...the Met, the Morgan Library, the French Culinary Institute, the New York Stock Exchange. Rule number five:
Annie: Rule number five!
Mrs. X: We do not take the subway because of germs.
Annie: Oh God.
Mrs. X: Rule number six: Grayer still must be in a stroller when crossing Park or Madison.
Annie: Blah blah blah.
Mrs. X: Rule number seven: Grayer maintains a highsoy organic diet. Rule number eight: Practice French with Grayer at least three times a week. His father wants him to attend Collegiate where he's currently waitlisted.
