Middle Brownies

After a fabulous Sunday dinner of spaghetti and meatballs, I decided to bake a batch of brownies before Brooklyn and I ran off to her baptism orientation meeting. I was supposed to conduct the meeting and was finishing up some last minute handouts. Caleb, the assistant chef at our house, helped me mix, stir, and pour. He asked if there would be any left for him, or if all the brownies had to go to the church. I told him that the brownies were just for us, no one else. Jason yelled a big "Wooo Hooo" from the couch. Caleb asked, "Does that mean I get all the middle brownies?" At first, I didn't know what he meant. Then I realized that when I take a plate of brownies to someone, I use the ones cut from the center and leave the crusty edges for the kids. Everyone knows that the middle brownie is the best brownie, right? I told Caleb that yes, he could have middle brownies. This made me think, shouldn't my own sweet family get the best from my pan of treats? After all, they are the most important thing in my life. So the next time I'm making up a plate to give to someone, I'll think twice (or bake twice) so my family will know that they too, deserve beautiful presentation, and the best bite from the batch!!
When I got home from the meeting, the brownies were almost gone! Diaper changes won't be any fun tomorrow! :(