Today, Allison asked if I would take her for a bike ride. Being that I've been super busy with 5th grade activities for Nate and Relief Society and PTA and all the other crap, I decided I could indulge her with a bike ride to the park and a picnic. I guess I should clarify that she wanted ME to ride the bike and pull her along in the bike trailer, so not really a bike ride for her. I was still game.
As I'm riding along, I heard her voice quietly tell me, "Mom, you should probably wear your helmet because if you fall and crack your head on the sidewalk, we'll have to go to the doctor and that won't be very fun." So true, so true.
Another thing that happened recently...
Our primary compiled a "cookbook" for mother's day. They asked all the kids in the primary what is their favorite food that their mom makes for them, and how does she make it? All three of my kids were asked at different times by different people, and yet they all gave the same answer: RAMEN.
Now, I don't profess to be any sort of great chef. I think I've got a few things going for me in the kitchen:
1. I enjoy cooking and don't see it as a dreadful chore (most of the time),
2. I can follow a recipe without too much difficulty, and
3. I have some great recipes that have been given to me by family and friends.
I know I don't CREATE anything, but RECREATE what others before me have had the talent to whip up. And I actually try to cater my menu to kid friendly meals, because I hate when I've spent the time and effort to cook and I get "ewwww, I hate this!" So I was a little surprised to see ramen as my best offering. Especially since I brought meatloaf back into the rotation and the kids LOVE meatloaf night. Guess they won't see that for awhile. Talk about ungrateful!
I should also add that they all knew exactly how to make ramen, but it is BRENT who makes ramen all the time.
Just when I think I'm figuring out this parenting gig...
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4 comments:
So funny!! Gotta love the time and talent that goes into making Ramen. Jared did a similar activity for a cookbook he made at school. His favortie selection: Microwaved Quesadillas.
you DO make really good ramen!
your link to nate's blog is wrong. but i found it. and it is super cute. he is truly to coolest kid ever.
Too funny! I think it's a rule that you have love ramen noodles if you are a kid.
P.S. I'm glad that you didn't have to go to the hospital....guess it wouldn't have been good to tell Allison about helmet hair...just kidding!
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