fasting for dave

So this morning while the kids were doing their morning jobs Clare came to me and said, "Can I fast for daddy?"  "Why?" I asked. "Because he is away from home.," said Clare.  "Okay," I answered.  At first I was very impressed with her spirituality and sensitivity.  After giving it a second thought I realized she was just trying to get out of one of her morning chores (eat breakfast).  I told her it wasn't a real fast unless she said a prayer, so she did.  We love daddy!