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A disorganised father has been forced to teach his children about the Australian democratic process this afternoon, mainly due to his inability to manage his time properly.
Slamming the door shut on the family Kia Carnival, it’s believed young father of three Jacob Toovey was spotted in a hurry as he attempted to lodge his vote at South Betoota Primary School.
Carrying his youngest child Breerly (7) on his shoulders, while the rest of the family, Jayden (10) and Sara-Lee (12), dawdled in tow, it’s understood the father has clearly whisked his kids straight off the footy field and into the election queue.
“Hurry up guys, we’ve gotta get in line before it closes!”, hustled the stressed father.
“Dad has to vote or he’ll get in trouble with Mum…”
“Don’t worry bout’ ya shoes Sara, just come now!”
Dressed in Junior Betoota Dolphins kit, with thick mud dripping from their knees, it’s understood all three children are sporting the medals of Saturday morning sport after playing an intense 30 minutes of sport.
U/11’s prodigy Jayden was seen laboriously dragging his feet as he carried bright blue Steeden headgear into the election queue.
With a crow of whinges, it can be reported that this afternoon’s hasty exit from Betoota Sports Oval No. 2 meant that neither child was allowed to visit the canteen to purchase a lolly bag after their big game.
“Daaaaaad, can we get a sausage sizzle, I’m starving?!” whined young Jayden.
“Yeah you said we’d get Maccas after we played,” added Sara-Lee.
Doing his best to calm the raging tide of unhappy children, the young Dad is believed to have kicked off negotiations in an effort to keep this afternoon’s chaotic rush a secret from Mum.
“Look, Dad’s gotta fill out some paperwork in your school hall and if you promise to not tell Mum that’s why we’re late home, we’ll pick up pizza!!!”
“How’s that sound!!”
