"I wish to be ten again"

A man asked his wife what she'd like for her birthday. ''I'd really love to be ten again,'' she replied wistfully.

On the morning of her birthday, he got up early, made her a big breakfast and then took her off to a local amusement park.

What a day! He put her on every ride: the runaway train; the pirates' galleon; the corkscrew roller coaster. Five hours later she staggered out of the amusement park.

Straight away, they went to a fast-food restaurant where the husband ordered his wife a burger with fries and a chocolate milkshake. Then it was off to the cinema to see the latest blockbuster, complete with popcorn and a soft drink.

Finally, the woman wobbled home with her husband and collapsed into bed, exhausted. He leaned over her with a big smile and asked, ''Well, darling, what was it like being ten again?''

She slowly opened her eyes, gazed up at him and replied, ''I meant my dress size, you idiot.''