I've just been at our local swimming pool where they happen to run baby swimming classes.
Mum with freshly dry baby asked pool attendant if there was a microwave that she could use to warm baby food.
This is what I have just heard:
Mum: Hello. We've just finished Little Swimmers and I was wondering if there was a microwave I could use to warm baby food?
Pool Attendant: The only microwave is in the staff room. I could take the food and do it for you if you like? I'm on a break now.
Mum: hmmmm I see. Well okay I guess.... Can I definitely not just come in and do it?
PA: No definitely not. Sorry.
Mum: (Handing over jar). OK. Assuming it's a 900watt microwave, it needs to be heated for exactly three seconds.
PA: Three... OK our microwave timer is in increments of five seconds
Mum: It has to be three. Can you please intercept, or use the timer on your phone.
PA: Uhm... sure
Mum: Actually. Can you facetime me whilst you do it. I want to check the Microwave wattage and the amount of time it's in for.
PA: Face time...?
Mum: Yes. Do you mind? I need to see the microwave power symbol and check the timings.
PA: I only have a five minute break.
Mum: That's okay. I only need three seconds!
I felt like I'd fallen into an episode of Motherland. My DC are late teens now so I'd forgotten how PFB some people can be, but this has made my day.
I did roll my eyes at the Pool Attendant as I was leaving. She was very good at keeping a straight face, but I saw her mouth twitch.