It's our daughter's Birthday today, and I thought it would be a nice idea to make her a big pancake. When I flipped the big pancake, it split into a few pieces as you can see, so things didn't work out as intended.
Yet, I was able to turn this culinary disaster into what annoying people call a *teachable moment*.
I told my daughter, 'this pancake is like many people you will meet in life; broken, mangled, disfigured, disgusting, crusty on the edges, hard to look at, the rejects of society. However, if you pour pure Mennonite maple syrup on those people - like we did on your pancake - you will quickly see how tolerable, and possibly delicious they become.'
My daughter then asked if I was suggesting we eat the disfigured and mangled? To which I replied that the answer is in her heart.
Parenting aint easy. But knowing you're making a difference is what makes it all worthwhile.
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I burst into tears reading this.
ReplyDeleteI bawled like a 2 year old when I wrote it, so I know what you mean.
ReplyDeleteI was deeply touched, and shed a tear appropriate to my age and status. Just role modelling here, guys, not making any criticisms.
ReplyDeleteMr. Mayor, you are an admirable father, and your daughter has a bright future. Ideally, a safe distance from me.
Noted. My daughter will always be safe simply because of the 24/7 security team that won't let any human within 500 yards of her.
ReplyDeleteWell done, Mr. Mayor! If she starts coming after me I can outrun her with a 500 yard lead. I appreciate your concern for my safety.
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