Moments in Time with the Ahlstroms: Dinner Conversations

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Dinner Conversations

About twice a week I feel under appreciated by my boys when it comes to my efforts in fixing dinner. So, I pull out a simple meal like grilled cheese sandwiches or hot dogs etc. On this particular evening, I realized it was 5:00 and I hadn't defrosted anything yet. So I asked the boys if they would rather have Spaghettios or Ravioli (from a can). Of course, Ethan chose one and Alec the other. After I added the broccoli and bread with butter in an attempt to make the meal semi-appealing, Ethan gave me the sweetest compliment. I think.

Ethan: Mom, this dinner totally tastes better than it looks!!

Alec: Yea, mine too!

Claudia: Thanks guys. I will have to open a can of Spaghettios more often.

5 comments:

Allie Thornbrue said...: 5:30 is perfect. What can we bring?

Ethan is such a sweetie!; March 18, 2009 at 1:02 PM
Tirsa said...: Bella really liked this picture!; March 18, 2009 at 3:50 PM
The Graffs said...: Isn't that the truth about being appreciated. I think my family thinks the dinner fairy comes every night and makes them dinner.; March 20, 2009 at 1:45 PM
Elizabeth said...: Too funny!! Sounds just like Ethan..:) One can never go wrong with Chef Boyardee!!; March 23, 2009 at 5:28 PM
Brandie Lyon said...: Dinner is an on going battle. The meatball looks like it has a face.; March 28, 2009 at 10:30 AM

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