Not so long ago while mother was out, a dad and daughter decided to dig in and do something special. Furiously, they tidied the kitchen. Counters were cleaned; dishes were done; floor was swept. With satisfied smiles they waited for Mom’s return. She walked in, looked at the kitchen, and without comment, went to the family room, picked up the TV remote and started surfing the channels. Husband and daughter stared. Finally Mom said, “What?” Two words came out of two mouths: “The kitchen.” “The kitchen, what?” Mom asked, with a small smile. Dad was first, “We cleaned it.” Daughter added, “Didn’t you notice?” Now, sporting a great grin, mother replied, “Oh yeah. Thankless job, isn’t it?”
