One school morning, the Trio (Todd-12, Tess-11, Tanner 8, also known as my grandchildren) and I were rushing out of the door to go to school. Their Mom,, my daughter, didn't have coffee ready for me, the troops were not wild about breakfast selections. Next best thing: Stop for a bite on the way to school.
We jumped into the car after a hurried "'Bye Mom!", snapped seatbelts, blasted "Cake by the Ocean" on the radio and headed directly for...the Marathon Gas Station! "Don't dilly dally! We can't be late for school!" I directed the scurrying breakfast seekers. Ahhh...French Vanilla coffee, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Coke. Todd heard natural potato chips calling his name. Tanner and Tess brought Bob Evans Hot Breakfast Sandwiches to the counter. Reese's Cups, Twinkies, Pringles - A feast! A Buffet! A Banquet! All made to individual order in a flash! As I paid for the item, the clerk asked the children: "So, your grandmother is visiting us again? I've seen you stop here for snacks after school." To me: "Are you staying in town long?" I replied that I was there only for the night and that I thought I'd give the children a nice, healthy breakfast, as grandmothers should. Hmmm...she laughed.
We had a mobile picnic on the way to school. By then "Stressed Out" sang through the car's speakers. Well, the egg, cheese, sausage sandwiches were if not healthy, warm, right? Todd declared that his was an Organic Vegetarian meal. Sounds about right to me! There is protein in peanut butter, so Reese's Cups are such health finger food that GNC should keep them in stock.
Some grandparents keep journals of their children and grandchildren's favorite recipes to pass on to them. When I write this favorite meal down, I must remember: 1. Bring along or purchase mints to freshen their breakfast breath and 2. At the register, ask for an extra bag for trash in order to maintain a nice, clean dining room for a meal on wheels!
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