8 he went to the refrigerator, and before we knew was happening, dad began writing down which foods we needed to cut back on- eggs and butter, beef, cheese, and chicken.
9 my younger brother, Timmy, watched solemnly. his vocabulary was limited, but he knew what he saw
10 "no more bad food," Timmy exclaimed.
11 "wait, isn't this a bit rash?" Mom objected. "shouldn't we at least ease into this, and do it in moderation?"
12 "do you think uncle sylvio would want us to eat this food?" dad replied reproachfully.
13 dad always threw himself into things completely. but this time he was throwing in all of us with him.