Mommy eats chocolate because you cry...

Cliff and I would like to let you in on a little secret. Ritter Sport. Specifically, dark chocolate with WHOLE hazelnuts. We won't divulge our hiding place, however...you'll have to get your own. We like to split one at special times. Like bedtime.

Until recently, we kept this a secret from our children. When I'd bring these babies home from the commissary, I would stash them right away. But the other day, I was in a hurry and needed help putting away the groceries while I did something else, and I forgot about the goods. I heard Jake asking, "What are these chocolate squares for?" and I knew I was busted.

I told him they were special grown up treats that kept me from hurting him. He just said, "Ohhh..." With a knowing look on his face, as he put the package down. That boy is wise beyond his years.*


*And he knows I was kidding and would never actually hurt him. Or does he.....?