“That’s rather strange,” says Chris, looking at the words printed on the flower box that I’ve just put into the shopping trolley.

I hadn’t taken much notice of the printing – I just thought that the box of flowers looked pretty – but now that it had been brought to my attention…

“I suppose it is a bit funny, considering that it’s obvious what they are,” I agree with my astute husband.

“Well I think it would make more sense to paint out the ‘L’ and hang a little pair of pants on a line beneath the box!” laughs Chris.

No reasonable request is ignored in our household so, a few days later, a tiny pair of purple and white polka dot pants appeared. You may think we’re an odd couple….