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Today there was a knock on my door and I found a couple of 12-year old kids outside offering to wash cars for a bit of cash and because they are bored. I had a little think and debated on balance they were probably not going to lure me somewhere and steal my car or mug me 1/

(who knew I was so cynical?!) So I got in my car and drove up the road as requested to one of their houses - where the hose and kit was. As I sat in my car I wondered if actually they had sent their older siblings to rob my empty flat in my absence! (SO CYNICAL!) 2/

They came out with a bucket, hose, sponges, and all the other things I seem to remember using to wash cars as a kid in the 90s. They spent a good 20mins scrubbing my filthy car whilst chatting and laughing, and then asked me to inspect and decide how much to pay them. 3/

I asked if they were saving for anything in particular and they both said "yes, for something to make our friend happy". That was it, I was done for. £15 each. Seriously, I have never seen shock and excitement like it. "ARE YOU SURE?" I forgot how much that is when you& #39;re 12! 4/

(we won& #39;t tell them some of if was guilt money because of my cynicism and my frankly revolting car which they did a super job on) I just really wanted them to have something leftover for them to treat themselves too, which they said they would. 5/

Anyway, I& #39;ve been on the balcony all arvo since this, and they& #39;ve been back and forth, chatting to me about all the cars they& #39;ve washed, telling me they will clap extra loud on Thursdays now they know I& #39;m a doctor, and I feel a bit warm and fuzzy 6/

They& #39;ve done well. I& #39;ve also given them chocolate and biscuits, and brought Thor bunny out for them to meet too. Befriended their mum too. Answered questions about whether I& #39;ve seen someone who has eaten their own poo before - my answer solidified the friendship... 7/

(With them! Possibly not with their mum, who is also delightful

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😳" title="Flushed face" aria-label="Emoji: Flushed face">) I don& #39;t really have a particularly exciting end to this story; it& #39;s just been a really nice afternoon

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😊" title="Smiling face with smiling eyes" aria-label="Emoji: Smiling face with smiling eyes"> (and also kids really are just amazing, aren& #39;t they?) 8/8

Oh, I forgot that they also offered to wash it for free next time

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Gosh this got more attention than expected, glad it brought smiles to so many!
(Am I meant to promote a soundcloud now? What even is that? I& #39;d rather just get tweeted by one of the Backstreet Boys, so if anyone can make that happen...

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😉" title="Winking face" aria-label="Emoji: Winking face">) Stay safe! #WashYourHands

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So...I need to just specify it was a girl and a boy (can& #39;t reply to all comments individually)

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😊" title="Smiling face with smiling eyes" aria-label="Emoji: Smiling face with smiling eyes"> I& #39;ve told them about their Twitter fame and they are over the moon

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