Jimmy! I brought our letter book home so that we can write messages to each other while you’re at my house so MY mum can’t spy on what we are saying. Also I don’t want her to hear us having fun, so just write everything down. That way she’ll think we’re really bored!

Good idea. I can tell you about my new plan to rescue the ghost involving a giant crane made of cheese.

Speaking of good ideas, do you think your mum liked my gift? It’s a sock bouquet; I rolled up socks so they look like a bunch of flowers … but made of socks!

It was a good idea and something I would definitely do, but I would have used cute socks that were clean Were those your dad’s old socks?

It’s actually like a giant pink sparkle monster exploded and then little sparkly bacteria grew everywhere and then evolved into another giant pink sparkle monster and then THAT exploded. That’s what it’s like. Also, why is there a teeny tiny little purple door in the corner? Is that for a pet mouse?

Cool! I totally need one of those. Does it work? Do you have an infestation of fairies?

Also, you have the biggest collection of Best Friends Brickies ever! You’ve even got the Cupcake Hospital!

We can’t wash Emperor Fluffy Pants because he’s still asleep on my head!

I’ll put him down in the fluffy teepee castle we made him and we can go and wash all the dogs that will be waiting outside. Let’s go!

I don’t think there’s any dogs waiting! I just looked out the window. Also my mum wants to know why we’re so quiet. I told her it’s because we’re soooo bored and you keep playing with all my toys.

Great answer. Adults hate it when kids say they’re bored. I actually do like most of your toys, particularly this Cupcake Hospital, but it would be even cooler if it was invaded by space bushrangers with lasers … anyway, let’s wash some dogs!

Let’s check if we have everything first. Dog shampoo?

Why isn’t anyone coming with their dogs? :( I put the signs up all over the street!

I’m sure they’ll come. Everyone wants their dog washed. While we wait, I’ll just play with the Cupcake Hospital a bit more …

Okay, it’s been ages. You might be used to sitting around eating your mum’s delicious jam scones and waiting for dogs to drop on your lap, but a world famous captain like me knows that if you want something, you have to go and get it.

So let’s stop waiting around for dogs to wash and go get a dog! I think I saw one next door.