Dinners with Ron
One of the very few joys of coming home is that I am able to see my dad and his family. Since my parents’ separation more than 10 years ago, hanging out at my dad’s place for our weekly dinner is one of the few things that reminds me of who I am. The best part about it is that I learned most of my culinary skills.
Anyways, of recent years, our dinner party has increased in members. My favorite addition is my brother, SeanRon (pronounced as Shaaron… as in the Hebrew word for "peace"). He is one cute guy. A spoiled brat is he, but yet absolutely adorable when he is sweet. We often play together before and after dinner. The thing that totally melts my heart is that he remembers we so well even though I hardly see him during my time away.
Since we are brought together for dinner, it is during dinner that we have the most fun. Of recently, teasing my brother and disturbing him is the highlight of the meal. Ron is one helluva a slow eater and is easily distracted by almost anything. While we eat, he will want to play the computer. He takes ages to swallow anything. Getting him to finish his food is, more often than not, a circus act.
Familiar with the "carrot and stick" method? I could think of a million ways how to threaten and make my brother eat. Even though I am the one who would tell Ron the things I would do to him if he doesn’t finish his food or if he takes too long to eat such as not giving him his treats or taking them away from him, Dad, Stepmom, and Su-Anne will join in the fun in teasing him. Ha ha… what a mean big sister.
Aww… I know I am mean, but if you were there with us, you will definitely think that it was super cute!
