They didn't know we were killing time waiting for auto mechanic

It is his hands in relation to the cup. The cup hasn't shrunk.

We used to come here just him and me. 

If it is just him and me, he should be the size of a toddler. (http://tumbletell.blogspot.com/2008/01/slidded-he-said.html?m=1)

When the money's gone, perfect the empty purse swing

 New to the cafe play place, is a spiral wishing well to raise funds for a nature field for a neighborhood 5th grade. I need to remember to put the nickles back into my bag, we found they work the best.

holding her head up

"slided," he said.