While I have some surprises up my sleeve for later in the week, I wanted to "unwrap" what our family did yesterday.Nothing.
Blessed, relaxing, absolutely...nothing.
We haven't done that in a loooooooong time. No where to go, nothing to have to do. Sigh....it really was nice.
I won't tell you the ungodly hour we slept until, but suffice it to say that Kiddo beat us up by a while. Long enough for him to concoct a plan for the day. He came in our room and announced that he was in charge of breakfast, lunch, and dinner that day, and informed us of what we'd be eating. And while we had to burst his bubble about dinner (we had planned on hamburgers on the grill, after all), we moved some stuff around and enjoyed his plans for the most part.
For breakfast, cinnamon rolls and a banana, with a glass of milk on the side. For dinner (I'll get to lunch in a sec), to go along with our burgers, cheese fries a la Outback, with fries, cheese, and bacon bits piled on top. He had a great idea that Sound Man and I would probably never have thought of!
And now, for lunch, I give you...Kiddo's Gourmet Sandwiches: (sorry I didn't take any pictures)
(btw, this is directly from my Kiddo's instructions, written the way he wrote them)
Ingredients
2 pc. Whole Wheat bread
(about) 1 TBSP.Mayonnaise
3 slices lunch meat
1/2 cup Parmesan, Colby, Monterey Jack, and cheddar mixed cheeses
Lettuce (optional)
Toast bread.
Put all ingredients
together in
between
slices
of
bread.
So there you go. A nine-year old's version of a gourmet sandwich. And let me say, they were really good! Especially since Momma didn't have to make lunch!
He made us so proud yesterday, wanting to serve his parents. I hope he gets those ideas more often, not just because I want him to serve me, but because I want him to learn to serve others. To feel the joy that comes from giving to someone else just because. As an only child, it's hard for him to "get it" because we have no other children he has to share with. So, when he wakes us up with these kinds of surprises, he delights his parents in more ways than one!
See what others are unwrapping at Emily's blog, Chatting at the Sky.
10 comments:
What a great day! We enjoyed yesterday, too. Some friends came over for a BBQ, but left by 1:30, so we had the whole rest of the day to ourselves. It was lovely!!
Awww! What a sweetie!
Oh heck, I had to work...
I'm hungry now...
What an awesome lil one you have there~
That is just too wonderful!!!
I am so glad you let him serve you like that.
We puttered around on garden and chicken (it was time for our chicks to move to new digs) projects and then enjoyed a nice cookout on the deck. Marinated chicken and a potato casserole.
After all of that and bit more yard work we headed out to the movie theatre. Fun!
Oh how cute is that? You'll be so glad you saved the moment!!!
xoxoxox
Aren't those the days that you just want to scoop them up and smother them with hugs and kisses! How incredibly sweet tht he'd planned it out like that and for a 9 year old...that's big! Sounds like you guys are doing something right and that kid is on his way to some pretty fantastic things in life!
That sandwich sounds delicious!! Breakfast didn't sound too bad either! God Bless Ya'll, Aunt Lauralu :)
Hey Girlie! I think your Etsy looks just great! Your picture is very good and your price is right on. You go girl...I wish all the best. Let me know when you do your ribbon ceremony and I will hook you up! Hugs and smiles to ya!!
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