It was interesting to actually think about how I show affection for others. First I defined "others" as my immediate family-those I am closest to and see on a regular basis. Then I realized that I don't really do much out of the ordinary to express my love to them. The phrase "I love you" can never be worn out and never goes out of style. I know this because I say it more than several times a day and no-one has complained yet. It doesn't phase me at all to kiss my husband in public (within reason of course), and when my little son is in my arms the world is easily tuned out as I attack him with hugs, kisses, monster growls, tickles, or any other form of attention.
Upon further reflection of the subject I decided that another, possibly ordinary, way that I share love is through food-especially desserts and sweets. Affection through confection? Kind of catchy. Anyway, I really enjoy the process of cooking and baking, making it all look pretty and appetizing. But the best part, of course, is to see the finished product meet its end through smiling lips and a chorus of laughter as we relax and devour together.
Nothing wrong with ordinary.
Upon further reflection of the subject I decided that another, possibly ordinary, way that I share love is through food-especially desserts and sweets. Affection through confection? Kind of catchy. Anyway, I really enjoy the process of cooking and baking, making it all look pretty and appetizing. But the best part, of course, is to see the finished product meet its end through smiling lips and a chorus of laughter as we relax and devour together.
Nothing wrong with ordinary.
5 comments:
Exactly! Nothing wrong with the ordinary. And I might borrow that phrase, if it's o.k....the one about affection with confection! sweet!
I love that phrase "affection with confection!"
Fun phrase--My boys especially feel more loved when I surprise them some sweet concoction. :)
Lil John and myself both agree that your cooking is lip smacking good. :D
I am all for that kind of affection! Emotional eating isn't all bad, especially when it slows us down enough to spend good time with each other...nice and ordinary.
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