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Caught Red-Handed
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Caught Red-Handed |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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Caught Red-Handed  “You eat with your eyes first you know? That is why it is I do what it is I do. I create these ice cream delights with love, Just to see happy faces on both of you two.” Three dishes sitting on my counter, Each the same as the one beside. I ate the final odd cherry in the jar Surely that would be easy to hide. “Gram? I think you gave her two cherries And if you look, you gave me only one?” I smiled and said, “Honey …trust me, Your Gram isn’t close to even being done.” Wide eyed they watched that whipping cream, Mound on chocolate mountains high, I had to chuckle at their intense anticipation, The sheer joy twinkling in each youthful eye. I hid more cherries inside your dish You each got just exactly the same. “But where did that big one go Gram?” I really did feel a little bit of shame. “Well ... see I’m the cook and I have to test, Making sure it all tastes really good you see? I do that so I’m absolutely, positively sure, The sundaes will please both of you and me.” “Oh Gram! That may have worked when I was 4, I’m 7, kind of smart, and a whole lot older.” Good grief! She had caught me “red-handed,” Laughing, I reached out to squeeze and hold her. Kids! ~*~ Even while we speak, envious time has passed: pluck the day, putting as little trust as possible in tomorrow! ~* Horace *~ Carpe' Diem |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Too cute Sharon.. I can just picture your little granddaughters eyes as big as saucers and not missing a thing! While you're at it..can you make me one too?  Love ya lady~ Nancy Lee ~ Trace my body with your words, in doing so, you touch my heart ~ |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Yum...ice cream sundaes with cherries on top!! You are one wonderful grandma Sharon. Thanks for sharing this sweet...and I do mean "sweet" write with all of us. hugs, Chrislane |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
This is so much fun to read. I can actually visualize the entire scene you've created here. Any chocolate sauce to add to my sundae??? believe in what your heart feels... |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
I have read this several times and here's what I think... grandchildren give us such wonderful opportunities to show love and I want a sundae! It's just wonderful! |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Never try to out smart a seven year old! live with one! lol. martyjo |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sharon...I love this!! Can see you with that cherry still in your cheek trying to talk normal...LOL. Thanks so much for the smiles!!  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
This is a real delight! Thanks for sharing the moment, Sharon! ...jo |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Darn ... the older they get the smarter they get - next thing you know I won't be getting to lick the beaters on the mixer anymore.  They are my joy those two! Thanks for sharing with me. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
LOL, tell Tori and Tasha they are 2 smart cookies, and that I enjoyed this!  Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sharon, Fun write. I can picture it happening. You are the bestest grama. And I think it's time I came for a visit too.  If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Thanks for peeking over our shoulders, and I have the "smart one" all weekend - pray for me |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
hahaha! loved this. It makes me think of the mom who was trying to teach her children to share portions evenly...the rule was that the cook always had to give the biggest portion to somebody else. Smart mom...the treats evened up very quickly. But I think Grams are entitled to the extra cherry! Karen |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Dear Mysteria~ Your poetry, be it happy or sad, is the true essence of living life to the fullest. Your thoughts constantly overflow with a special kind of love that is contagious. Like the good fairy or somethin', I mean it. So thanks for being so generous with the star dust, it goes a long way!!! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
That was about the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me, and if I can bring you a smile, then that is for sure living life to the fullest (which is my motto.) Thank you so much for such a sweet comment.Even while we speak, envious time has passed: pluck the day, putting as little trust as possible in tomorrow! |
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