Sticky

When I was little, I'd head to the sink mid-meal to rinse off my hands. During especially sticky meals (pancakes, ribs, anything with honey, etc.) there would be multiple trips. Should've probably just eaten meals in the bathtub.

You know when your parents were like, "I can't wait until you have a child just like you!" Well here you go:

"Dada, ticky!"

"Lyla, just lick your fingers."

"NO! Dada, ticky!"

"I wiped them a second ago. How about we wipe them when you're done eating?"

"Ah done. Ah done. Ticky!"

I hand her a paper towel. She wipes her hands, throws it on the floor, and laughs.

"Lyla, we don't--"

"Ah-wee, Dada." (Sorry, Dada.)

"It's okay. Do you want some more apples?"

"No."

"How about some--"

"Ticky, Dada."

"Lyla--"

"TICKY!"