Vivian emerged from school today proudly holding some work she'd finished. As she approached, she said, "Hey, Dad! Can I eat this?"
I'd been impressed by her craft, but at these words, I looked closer. And, sure enough, the toothpicks were held together with marshmallows.
I thought about the likelihood that I could stop Vivian from eating the marshmallows.
"Sure," I said, hauling out my iPhone. "But let me take a picture, first."