a dictionary

Dumbwaiter - One who asks if the kids would care to order dessert.
Verbal - able to whine in words.
Show off - a child who is more talented than yours.
Independent - How we want our children to be as long as they do everything we say.
Family Planning - The art of spacing your children the proper distance apart to keep you on the edge of financial disaster.
Full name - What you call your child when you're mad at him.
Feedback - The inevitable result when your baby doesn't appreciated the strained carrots.
For syrup, in a small saucepan combine the cream 1/4 c (whipping) brown sugar 3 TBS, butter 2TBS, cherries 1TBS dried cherries, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes> Remove from heat - stir in vanilla 1/4 tsp. serve with cherry granola french toast.