We are always interested in what Mom and Dad are doing, especially if it involves tools. Mom's serving board was of great interest to us. "Can we make one too?" we asked. Why not? If we could help to build a house, we likely have the skills to make serving boards. Sure enough, we showed some natural talent as apprentice woodworkers, plus it was fun.
As we continued developing our skill, each brush stroke of the first coat of oil created a stir in the workshop. We would hail Mom and Dad with the call, "Come quickly! You've got to see the new board...the color...the grain...it's beautiful!"
Here is a picture of us with our homemade sushi served on the first board that Mom made.
