It is Tuesday and time to write a 'Slice of Life."
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Today, she made her own lunch.
Insisted on it.
Determined.
She is three years old.
Which simply means:
She wants and knows and must.
Everything.
Always.
She can do.
One slice of potato bread
On a grown up plate
She leaned over the big jar
Dug deep and scooped
Strawberry jam
Dropping a spoonful on the bread
Working like an artist
Spread the sweetness
With a butter knife
Drawing into the corners
Meeting each edge
Concentrating
Next, the cream cheese
A second knife from the drawer
(Nana’s eyes widen – it is sharp!)
She scratched and fiddled
Lips pursed
Leaning into the gooey spread
Wanting it on her bread
One index finger helping
Holding the bread in place
Never giving up
Big sigh of success
Two hands fold
The bread together
Eyes twinkle
Huge smile
She takes her first bite
Best. Sandwich. Ever.
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I admire the determination of your granddaughter. It’s so fun to watch these determined little ones. I can imagine that it was the best sandwhich ever, because she created it!
I think that sandwich did taste awesome simply because she made it herself! She gobbled it up before I was able to send photos to her parents. So cute! I wish I could share her face in these photos – her expressions as she worked were absolutely priceless. Thank you, Eva!
What a lovely post, Maureen. What a joy to see your granddaughter becoming independent. Her sandwich looks absolutely delicious. My own granddaughters do love cream cheese which reminded me of them while reading her sandwich creation. I loved your photos too!
Thank you, Barb! I had such fun watching her. She never had a single doubt that she could do this herself. Precious moment for me, to see her so determined.
Maureen,
Yikes! That knife! Success on the sandwich w/ no extra ingredients. This is such a milestone. My daughter-in-law sent a video of my grandson opening and closing doors. Proud of himself. He’s only 21 months and already doing big boy things. Time flies by so quickly. I’m so glad you included these photos. They are beautiful.
Time flies by all too quickly with grandchildren, yes, indeed. Thanks, Glenda!
Wow, Maureen, so sweet that your darling little Bird made her own sandwich. I’m impressed that you documented it without taking over and helping. She was brave and successful, and you celebrated her independence with her. Beautiful.
And look at that, my comment worked! It looks like you have solved the issue you were having yesterday with your web page too! Good job.
She was so proud of herself! Thank you, Denise! And I have no idea why my website is suddenly working better – I’m just going to enjoy the moment, lol.