“The Art of Pancakes”… What a title for such a simple recipe yet I was lost in thought as the broadcast droned on.
“Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat,” the voice continued.
How many times in our lives have we been lost in those mundane moments?
She stirs. I gently stroke her head still too warm. Her eyes again close.
The voice, “Cook until golden brown.”
The night had been long as anyone with a fevered child knows. My eyes slowly closed…
“Mumma?”
Her call brought me back to my senses. Her temperature was returning to normal.
“Can I have pancakes?”
“I know just the recipe.”
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Jenny Matlock
May 4, 2013 at 04:33
You have captured a classic childhood moment here with these words.
Gosh. I miss my kids being little.
And now I want pancakes, too!
Cute use of the prompt.
Ross Mannell
May 17, 2013 at 09:15
Thanks for the comment.
People who care about and for children can look back at many shared memory-making moments. While I’ve never had children of my own, I have had hundreds in my classes with an age range of four to twelve. They have given me many good memories. 🙂
Viki
May 4, 2013 at 22:45
Sweet story. I remember those times.
Ross Mannell
May 17, 2013 at 09:16
Thanks for the comment.
Children can give us many moments to remember, sometimes sad but mostly happy. 🙂