Happy Family - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 home with room for growth
1 child or set of children
3 c. love, firmly packed
1 pkg. work
1 pkg. play
1 pkg. joy
1 Tbsp. patience
1 Tbsp. understanding
2 Tbsp. forgiveness
dash of spirituality
1 full cup kisses
1 large sense or humor
dash of history

Preparation

Combine the first 5 ingredients.
Add a generous portion of thoughtful contemplation.
Allow time to rest before sparingly using a paddle to work in patience, understanding, forgiveness and history.
Sprinkle with care.
Bake in a moderate oven of everyday life.
Place on a platter of cheerfulness.
Garnish with a few tears and lots of laughter.
Serve warm with zest.