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The Cinnamon Roll Lesson


So, today was conference Sunday and my family has come to expect and look forward to homemade cinnamon rolls for breakfast. My Mason alarm went off at 6:20 so I decided to get going. I started to mix the dough and found myself making a triple batch. That is WAY more than my family needs so I thought it would be fun to take rolls to someone else as well. When the boys awoke we discussed the families that we could share our rolls with. I did get an "Are you sure there is going to be enough for us?" This took me back to my childhood. My mom was always making homemade rolls or cinnamon rolls or bread and she would always take some to another family. We would get frustrated because we felt like that meant less for us but somehow we always had enough. After going through our long list of possible recipients, we agreed on two families and Russell loaded up the boys and delivered the rolls. I am so grateful my mom taught me how to cook but she didn't realize she was teaching me about service as well. My boys didn't learn how to make rolls this morning but I hope they got a small lesson in thinking of others. Thanks mom!
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Aimee said…
Well I must say I'm a little disappointed we weren't "picked." My cinnamon rolls (Rhodes) certainly did not look that tasty!!
October 6, 2008 at 1:35 PM
brees said…
Um, I wish I would have learned how to cook!

Send me your email address, I have gone private. johnnyslc30469@netzero.com
October 6, 2008 at 3:43 PM
Mindi said…
Anytime you need to teach a lesson we're here for you!! They were AMAZING and completely worth hopping off the diet bandwagon!
October 19, 2008 at 11:08 PM
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