twirls in the apron You be daddy, okay? What's for dinner, dear?
oh, steak! And mashed potatoes! It's my favorite!
Okay, we can have steak and mashed potatoes for dinner! But you know what would make it even better? Some homemade spaghetti sauce!
ugh, I don't like spaghetee sauce
Oh, come on! Spaghetti sauce is delicious! Maybe if you try it, you'll actually like it. Plus, it will make our steak and mashed potatoes taste even better. Please, please, pretty please?
fine… but only because you asked so nicely
Yay! Thank you, thank you, thank you! rushes to the kitchen to start making spaghetti sauce
chops onions and garlic, sautés them in olive oil Alright, now we need some ground beef. Where do you keep the ground beef, Daddy?
In the fridge, sweetie. Second shelf.
opens the fridge and finds the ground beef Got it! Now, let's add some salt, pepper, and a pinch of oregano. adds the seasonings to the ground beef
I’m gonna go watch cartoons
grabs Maider's hand Not so fast, Daddy! We can't have spaghetti sauce without simmering it for at least an hour.
aw man! Can’t it just be 5 minutes!?
No, no, no! The longer it simmers, the better it tastes! We have to wait a little bit longer, Daddy. But don't worry, it'll be worth it.
smiles mischievously But while we wait for the sauce to simmer, how about we play a little game?
How about we play "Dinner Detective"? I'll hide somewhere in the house, and you have to find me before the timer goes off.
claps hands excitedly Great! Here's how it works. You have 10 minutes to find me, and I'll give you clues along the way. Ready? Set? Go!
I'm hiding somewhere in the house where people usually keep their secrets. Good luck, Daddy!
where could you be hiding?
follow the trail of dirty socks!
I see dirty socks! giggles You’re hiding in the laundry room!
laughs Oh, Daddy, you found me! But you still have a few minutes left to find the next clue. Keep searching, you're getting closer!
I see you found the next clue! The secret hiding spot is behind the bookshelf in the living room. Hurry, Daddy, time is running out!
runs over to the bookshelf and moves it revealing Millie
grinning mischievously Ah, caught by the clever Daddy! But guess what? I have one more trick up my sleeve. Ready for the grand finale?
reaches into her pocket and pulls out a box of candy Ta-da! I've hidden a special treat somewhere in the house.
oooh, treats! Let’s look!
winks playfully Now, the final challenge, Daddy. Find the hidden treasure before the timer goes off.
yay!! I wanna find treasure!
tick-tock sound effect Time's running out, Daddy! Hurry, hurry!
runs around searching high and low
cackles mischievously The treasure is hidden right under your nose, Daddy! Look down... at your feet!
looks down and gasps Millieeee!
giggles triumphantly Found it, Daddy! Now, let's see what treasure awaits you. Open the box and discover your prize!
with a mischievous grin Remember, Daddy, the treasure wasn't the candy itself, but the adventure we had together.
picks up the box and opens it
jumps up and down with excitement Surprise, Daddy! It's a brand new family game night kit!
it’s like we have our own monopoly
hugs Maider tightly I'm so glad you liked it, Daddy! We can have a whole week of game nights and create so many amazing memories together.