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THE HAM SANDWICH
Only a parent would understand!!

As ham sandwiches go, it was near-perfection.

A thick slab of ham, a fresh whole wheat bun, crisp lettuce, and plenty of expensive, light-brown, gourmet mustard.

 

 

Salivating, the corners of my jaw aching in anticipation, I carried the sandwich
to the picnic table in our backyard; then, picked it up with both hands
before being interrupted by my wife who was suddenly at my side.
"Hold Johnny (our six-month-old son) while I get my sandwich," she said.

I had him balanced between my left elbow and shoulder and was reaching again for the ham sandwich when I noticed a streak of mustard on my fingers.

I love mustard. I had no napkin. I licked it off

No man ever put a baby down faster. It was the first and only time I have sprinted with my tonguehanging out! With a washcloth, I quickly did a "shoeshine dance" on my tongue.

Later (after she stopped crying from laughing so hard), my wife said:

"Now you know why they call that mustard 'Poupon'