Saturday, January 31, 2009

The Finisher

After nearly five years, I'm beginning to understand and become comfortable with my role as a father: I finish half-eaten food.

Half a banana on the counter. A little bit left in this juice box. A bowl of soggy breakfast cereal.

I'm the scavenger on our Savannah.

2 comments:

andre'a said...

you're hilarious, Tim! James and I just love your anecdotes! When're you coming to visit?

Holly said...

my father's a finisher too. although he stopped finishing my food when he was drinking my milk and peas and carrots and other assorted things began bumping against his lips.

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