Farty Bread !

A couple of days ago I was talking to young Clare about her impending third birthday! We spoke about the joys of a party and more importantly the consumption of delightful party cuisine.

I queried Clare regarding the choices of food that she'd like to see at the party. Some of her responses were quite interesting... The usual requests for high fat-level foods came out.

(i) Lollies
(ii) Ice cream
(iii) Cake ........... With candles
(iv) Cordial
(v) Farty Bread..........

Farty bread I asked....., "What do you mean!?". With the stoic virtue of a saint she responded ... "You know.. farty bread...."..

I asked her, "Do you mean Fairy Bread!?".

Clare answered, "...Yes Daddy, fairy bread....... With sprinkles please!".

I couldn't help but laugh..... The innocence of a young child that is enjoying the stimulation and excitement of life through the interactions with others. My laughter was contagious and both of us fell down in a heap laughing. Of course I'd reinforced to Clare that "Farty Bread" was something to remember for it produced a fantastic and animated reaction from Dad!!... She drops the statement here and there now to see if she can get the same reaction from me.

I've realised in life that your children read you better than anyone in life.... One misplaced word and it will come back to haunt you.... I can remember my sisters fateful words one night at the dinner table..... We were talking about panel vans and Allison in her 'feigned' innocence says... Isn't that a "F*&K truck!?". Dad was livid and sent Ally straight to bed with many tears forth coming . How is it though, that the memory of this event is so etched into my memory? The mundane comes and goes, it's the unique and interesting that will live with you forever. I'm sure my mate Mick will find the above statements self reflective and pro-found.!

Attack the day may the interesting times reign!