Hot Lunch
Eric always wants to buy lunch at school.
"Mom, can I buy hot lunch?"
Well, today was his luck day! We woke up a little late, ate fast, and as we're rushing out the door to barely make the bus I realized I didn't pack him a lunch. Poor kid. His mom is not a morning person, and I woke up with a pretty bad cold (I'm blaming the lack of a sack lunch on the cold, and my being up late last night--see "Christmas cards"). But, he lucked out today because I gave him some money to buy lunch. His teacher told me that he kept talking about it all morning, so I know he was excited.
I decided that since I didn't get the kids I watch until around 1 today that I'd go and make the surprise even better by eating lunch with Eric. Despite the fact he didn't notice I was there as he walked right by me, he was excited to have me sit next to him. It was fun to see him around his peers, and watch him at recess for a few minutes. I even learned a few things about him too:
1-He chose to have strawberry milk over both the plain and the chocolate variety.
Eric with his class eating lunch.
Eric always wants to buy lunch at school.
"Mom, can I buy hot lunch?"
"No, I packed you a lunch."
Well, today was his luck day! We woke up a little late, ate fast, and as we're rushing out the door to barely make the bus I realized I didn't pack him a lunch. Poor kid. His mom is not a morning person, and I woke up with a pretty bad cold (I'm blaming the lack of a sack lunch on the cold, and my being up late last night--see "Christmas cards"). But, he lucked out today because I gave him some money to buy lunch. His teacher told me that he kept talking about it all morning, so I know he was excited.
I decided that since I didn't get the kids I watch until around 1 today that I'd go and make the surprise even better by eating lunch with Eric. Despite the fact he didn't notice I was there as he walked right by me, he was excited to have me sit next to him. It was fun to see him around his peers, and watch him at recess for a few minutes. I even learned a few things about him too:
1-He chose to have strawberry milk over both the plain and the chocolate variety.
2-He ate all of his "good food first" before eating his little pie. What a good boy!
3-Given the choice between noodles and rice, he chose the lo mein noodles. Who knew?
4-I knew he was a slow eater (Jim blames it on me), but I didn't realize how slow he was compared to his friends until I saw it myself. He was the last one out of the lunch room!
Eric with his class eating lunch.
Christmas Cards
I am trying to "get everything done" before we leave town tomorrow to go and bless our new nephew in Provo. So, I asked Jim what he thought about what I was going to write on our Christmas cards before I printed them all...the first step to finishing the cards I'm making this year. 2 hours later, after much friendly debate, we were agreed on what we would or wouldn't say. What an ordeal! I thought it would be a quick read-over and print...who knew Jim would care so much? I was glad to have the help, but I guess our cards have always been the year "according to Lisa" so they've been my style. So, its good that Jim added his 2 cents (more like $3.00) which made it is more of a family Christmas card. Don't get the wrong idea. I was glad for the help. I was just surprised at his take on summarizing the year, and at his editing style. I like to use commas,,,,,,, and Jim is a good editor. I do have to say that what was said in the paragraph about him is what HE wanted to say. I did not put words in his mouth or tell him to write nice things about me...he did it on his own! What a great husband I have! So, now I have you wondering about it and you'll want to actually read our card to find out what I'm referring to!
Have a good day, anyone who might really be reading this. I'm going to take my nap now.
3 comments:
Cute, cute post. Everytime I get an email or a letter, or phone call, I love you more and more. I hope that your trip to Provo was a nice one.
I thought that I posted a comment and now it's not showing so sorry if there is two. I love your post. You are so funny to me. I hope that you had a nice trip to Provo. I can't wait for your card.
Scott is the same way with anything I write about, whether it be in Christmas cards or or our blog. I never would have guessed he would care so much... but like you said, I'm glad he cares. :) That is cute about Eric and his hot lunch. I remember always wanting to buy milk at school. Good memories!
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