My father called me one evening last week, a little while after the kids had gone to bed, to warn me of something he had done that *could, potentially, perhaps, most likely, but maybe not* cause a problem. It was something he thought that I should know about so I could be on lookout for trouble …
Got it?
Yeah, neither did I.
What could possibly be WORSE than teaching a then-three-year-old to open the refrigerator by herself? … Or swing down the staircase one step at a time holding on to the handrail? … Or to unlatch her own seatbelt? What could be worse than realizing she’d dialed Guam instead of Gram when the phone bill arrives?
PAPA: “Well, I let her use a sharp knife to cut carrots and strawberries. …
Then there was a pause …
ME: “Ok?”
PAPA: “By herself. … But I told her she’s NOT to try it without mom or dad watching.”
ME: “Oh … I’m not worried,” I lied, thinking immediately of the scar I’d gotten while trying to cut apples when I was seven – two years older than Ittybit.
PAPA: “She was so pleased with herself.”
I was thinking of this little exchange Sunday evening as we were returning home from the second of two weekend parties for newly five-year-old friends.
ME: “I have a great idea!” I said with the borrowed enthusiasm of a game-show host. “Why don’t YOU make dinner tonight?”
HER: SILENCE.
I’m guessing now the lack of response was the disbelief that some unmentioned DREAM was FINALLY coming true, because when we got home she went straight to work …
Assembling leftovers from the refrigerator into one of the most artful (not to mention tasty) meals ever served in our home.
And then, while I was putting Silas to sleep, she decided to tackle dessert: “Sliced Strawberries on Oreos.”
Yet, because I wasn’t watching, the knife she used to slice the strawberries was of the butter variety.
Now I know I’m biased, but I don't think you can blame me for thinking she really is the best.
Monday, April 27, 2009
She's all about haut cuisine ...
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6 comments:
Are those the actual dishes she made in the photo? If so...nice plating! :-)
That's a really cute story.
You are blessed...she will be a very helpful child.
I just hope she is careful when she uses a sharper knife...So it was Grandpa who taught her all that other cool "living on the edge" stuff...Grandpa's are like that.
Later, Kcoz
It's so funny. My dad is a nervous sort of person who would rather NOT let the kids do anything that could be potentially dangerous. That he's allowed her to swing down the stairs and cut with a sharp knife is amazing to me.
When can I come for dinner?
That looks really good (and healthy!). Annabel can make me dinner / lunch any time.
Strawberries on Oreos - wouldn't have ever thought that, but it actually sounds like it might work!
Kelly Anne said...
(Strawberries on Oreos - wouldn't have ever thought that, but it actually sounds like it might work!)
I would have never thought of that either, and aparently, neither has anyone I have ever known in my life to this day...Not only does it sound like it would work, I'll bet it tasts pretty darn good!
Later, Kcoz
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