He began meticulously making sure all the pleats were straight before talking hold of the iron. “Well, I must say he’s very domesticated.” His aunt smiled as he began carefully ironing his school shorts.
“Yes, he is…” His mother smiled proudly. “…they’re expected to launder and iron their own uniforms as their domestic science homework.”
“Wow!” Sandra exclaimed. “That is new!”
“It’s great, he puts them on to wash every Tuesday morning, I put them out to dry and he irons them.” His mother explained. “I’ve never been a fan of ironing so obviously I approve.” She grinned.
“Me neither” Sandra agreed, smiling as Michael inspected the freshly ironed shorts, before clipping them onto a skirt hanger. “If you want to earn some extra pocket money Michael I can always bring you my ironing?” She teased.