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This isnât so much a scene from my sonâs adolescence, but my own. My parents both worked at our jewellery store and would be home around 6:00 pm. I was supposed to have the dinner on by the time they arrived â everything was set out for me and easy instructions were left on the counter. Even so, I thought it as the biggest imposition in the world; unfair, because my younger brother didnât have to do ANYTHING! Eventually, I started to have some pride in the fact that I could cook! This gave me some real confidence, since many of my friends couldnât even make a sandwich.
Always loved being in the kitchen since & was 7, & only peeled potatoes, never carrots. I scrape carrots with a sharp paring knife. One grandchild said: âGrampa Gordon,why do you always sharpen carrots?â
My parents knew nothing about raising a southpaw, but (through dumb luck) Mom always bought peelers that could be used in either hand. Despite being a klutz in the kitchen and workshop I could at least peel potatoes with the best of âem!
He could have no supper on account of this. When asked how come, his parents would shurg their shoulder and say nonchalantly âIt was too hard. Oh well, canât say we didnât tryâ
Again, we were all expected to pitch in and help at our house â no matter who was home. That didnât mean we didnât grumble and try to get out of it, but I had to do chores to earn my allowance.
Templo S.U.D. almost 10 years ago
And Calvinâs father lived on canned soup and frozen waffles for his daily three square meals while in college.
Argythree almost 10 years ago
Wow. Way to pitch in, MichaelâŠ
ladykat Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Come on, Michael, peeling carrots is not rocket science.
lightenup Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Well, you did try for the award for Best Dramatic Performance.
Can't Sleep almost 10 years ago
An (almost) universal kid moment â creating an excuse to not do something grown-ups are supposed to do.
Outsideplaying almost 10 years ago
Turn the peeler on the other side, Michael.
Sparkys44 almost 10 years ago
The ads today are totally out of control!
JanLC almost 10 years ago
Lynnâs Notes:
This isnât so much a scene from my sonâs adolescence, but my own. My parents both worked at our jewellery store and would be home around 6:00 pm. I was supposed to have the dinner on by the time they arrived â everything was set out for me and easy instructions were left on the counter. Even so, I thought it as the biggest imposition in the world; unfair, because my younger brother didnât have to do ANYTHING! Eventually, I started to have some pride in the fact that I could cook! This gave me some real confidence, since many of my friends couldnât even make a sandwich.
Banjo Gordy Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Always loved being in the kitchen since & was 7, & only peeled potatoes, never carrots. I scrape carrots with a sharp paring knife. One grandchild said: âGrampa Gordon,why do you always sharpen carrots?â
Dragoncat almost 10 years ago
Wonât Mom be proudâŠ?
AliCom almost 10 years ago
If I were âMomâ Iâd take his âkeyâ away and send him next door to Annie (the sitter). He needs to be taken down a peg or two.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 almost 10 years ago
Simply Wash the Veg. Never Peel unless the Covering is Not Edible!
poodles27 almost 10 years ago
Poor babyâŠoh my peeling carrots! Trust me, I had to do that and more at that age because my Mother had to work and it doesnât kill me!
mulder42 almost 10 years ago
âWoof! Humans.â LOL
JP Steve Premium Member almost 10 years ago
My parents knew nothing about raising a southpaw, but (through dumb luck) Mom always bought peelers that could be used in either hand. Despite being a klutz in the kitchen and workshop I could at least peel potatoes with the best of âem!
Egrayjames almost 10 years ago
Late comment, but like I said last weekâŠ.attitude is everything!
USN1977 almost 10 years ago
He could have no supper on account of this. When asked how come, his parents would shurg their shoulder and say nonchalantly âIt was too hard. Oh well, canât say we didnât tryâ
lindz.coop Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Again, we were all expected to pitch in and help at our house â no matter who was home. That didnât mean we didnât grumble and try to get out of it, but I had to do chores to earn my allowance.