Bless This Food

When you're three and there is food on the table in front of you, it is time to eat!  The ridiculous notion of continuing to wait while the food sits plaintively, begging to be consumed is utter madness.  What's even more ridiculous is prolonging the apparent fast so that the family can say grace.  Preposterous!  Justin was having none of it and began to proclaim his disapproval of the situation.

As anyone in our family can tell you, the more noise you make in opposition of something, the more likely you are to assume it's responsibility...personally.

"Justin, will you please say grace?" I directed.

Compliance was not an option and I fully expected to hear him recite the only blessing he knew..."for every cup and plateful, may the Lord make us truly grateful."  I was momentarily fixed with a look of deepest loathing.  At least as deep as a three-year-old could manage.  With a scowl on his face, he began to recite the prayer.

"For every cup and plate-empty..."

- 25 August 2004