Denise's Discourse: Junkfood Sunday

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Junkfood Sunday

For me, the Superbowl has always been about the commercials and halftime. And, really, I'm only interested in halftime on occasion. (The last time I really loved the halftime show was when Michael Jackson did it at least 6 years ago.) Anyhow, I knew that Jimmy would want to watch the game. In preparation, I thought I would let Jackson know what a big deal this was. (Usually, he is not very fond of sitting and watching a football game for three hours and there is a lot of whining going on.) So, on Saturday night I told him that tomorrow was a special football game. I explained that it would be lots of fun to watch and one of the other great things is that we were going to "eat lots of junk food". Since he is obsessed with all food made from "junk" he was very excited and kept talking about it for the next 24 hours.

Sunday came and after church everyone but Jackson was VERY interested in taking a nap. So, we tried. We can usually hear what is going on downstairs while Jackson watches his movie, however there was some snoring going on which kept me awake. I turned on the sound machine to mask the noise which was a big giant mistake. When we awoke, this is what we found:

I guess he decided that if one type of junk food was good, any combination was better. He must have spent a lot of time locating all of the food because it is all very strategically hidden. His recipe included marshmallows, Doritos, fruit snacks, lollipops and popcorn. He was able to find some parfait glasses, that I have never used, filled them with soda and was sure to make Luke some milk in a sippy cup. He was so proud that we HAD to eat the "delicious" dish. Of course, we were very slow in partaking and he then began charging us. Daddy actually paid two dollars for a marshmallow...a MINI marshmallow! I think that is a little steep! Not only did we get to watch a very exciting game (which I found myself secretively watching in bed as I thought about falling asleep) but we had a fabulous? meal? thanks to our inventive five year old.

11 comments:

Malin said...: Cleaver Kid! Same here, Mattias was not interested in watching, but promise of junk food was something he was very much looking forward to, and pizza in front of the TV was exciting! I bet most 5 year-olds would have LOVED Jackson's take on junk food! Can't believe you have less than 100 days to go...; February 4, 2009 at 1:26 PM
Roger & Sue Hilt said...: I am still laughing! Jackson is so cute! I can't imagine he got that all ready and didn't eat it. What a wonderful bowl of goodies! I imagine it was a wonderful evening. Luv and hugs! Aunt Sue; February 4, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Anonymous said...: Jackson is amazing. He knows real jusnk food and takes after his grandpa I think he will make a great chef. Denise you are too good getting these pictures on your blog. You also tell the story so well. LY Dad; February 5, 2009 at 12:24 AM
Jana said...: What a resourceful kid. But it's true, Super Bowl Sunday really is more about the food than anything else.; February 5, 2009 at 5:18 PM
Kim said...: Way to go jack. Looks like I need to get together more ingredients to mail to our chef!; February 6, 2009 at 4:08 AM
holly b said...: I LOVE it! what a funny guy. it cracks me up what he thought was junk and how carefully he "made" it.

Even though it was a BIG game for Matt, I sneaked a nap in the middle and watched the exciting end. Go Steelers!; February 7, 2009 at 4:08 AM
Susan said...: LOL - That's so cute!; February 7, 2009 at 10:52 AM
couplabz said...: That is awesome! Very considerate of him to help you with the food preparations. I never thought to try those food combinations.; February 7, 2009 at 6:55 PM
Anonymous said...: ummmmm. yummy! got to have it sometimes ha!~; February 8, 2009 at 12:12 AM
hdknowles said...: He definitely is resourceful. I love the fact that he found the parfait glasses you had never used. So where will you hide things in the future?; February 8, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Karen said...: That's really funny. You can always tell something big is going on when it gets too quiet...; February 12, 2009 at 8:05 PM

FROM THE LITTLE MAN'S MOUTH...

Jackson constantly makes me chuckle at the things he says. Here are some of the things I get to hear each day:

2/2011
After one of the very few times I had a burp and right after my parents left after coming to visit:
J: You have your father's burp.

8/3/2020
D: Your uncle is getting really skinny, he's been on a diet.
J: Why?
D: Because he wants to be more healthy.
J: Maybe you should try it.
D: Why?
J: No reason, no reason.
D: Maybe Daddy should try it.
J: No, Daddy is skinny enough.

7/30/2010
While I am jammin' in the car to my girl Mylie Cyrus:
L: Shub up, Mommy.
D: Luke, in our family we don't say shut up. That's not nice.
J: What he's trying to say is that you need to be quiet. You are not a very good singer and you can't dance.
D: If I can't sing, why did I get into a high school for kids who are singers? And, I CAN dance. I was on a dance team and we went to the National Championship. We came in 19th place out of the whole USA.
J: 19th place? Was your trophy the size of an ant?

7/15/2010
After Luke asked, "Who is Jimmy?"
J: Jimmy is Daddy. But you can call him Cornelius.

5/2010
While my sister was visiting and I was singing in the car:
J: Was mom this annoying when she was growing up?

8/30/09
Just after I found Jackson crossing the street on his own:
D: What would happen if you got hit by a car and died?
J: I would get to see Jesus and then be a kid in heaven.
D: But Daddy and I would be SO sad.
J: You're young, you can have more children.

4/26/09
We were invited to have dinner with a family that we don't know very well in the neighborhood. While eating a dessert of brownies with the sweet (Caucasian) family:
J: My Dad LOVES brownies ... that's because he is brown.

3/7/09
After attending the Father/Son bowling banquet at school:
J: Daddy, my friend said that he didn't know my Daddy was black.
B: What did you say?
J: I said that he isn't black, he's BROWN!

2/28/09
On a rainy day when I wore my hair curly to church while pregnant:
J: You look just like my Aunt (who has curly hair), when she used to be fat.

2/12/09
D: What do you think about moving to a new house down the street?
J: Why?
D: Because we could save money and it is in better shape.
J: Oh, so it is a square, ok.

12/08
After Mommy told him not to do something:
J: You NEVER let me eat junk food.
D: Well, I have to make sure you are healthy and take care of you.
J: Daddy can take care of me.
D: But Daddy has to go to work.
J: We can get a babysitter.
D: But then you would have to stay with someone that you don't even know.
J: I know, we could get a robot to be our mommy!

10/29/08
While walking past some Halloween decorations:
J: Why do they have to put that stuff around. It is terrifying.

10/9/08
After getting in trouble for hurting his brother:
J: You don't love me.
D: That's not true, I love you very much.
J: You don't love me. That's why I have to live this miserable life.

10/7/08
As we are pulling into the school parking lot for "Movie Night".
J: This isn't the movie theater!
D: I know, the movie is at your school.
J: That's awkward.

9/30/08
J: Mom, who do you want to be on The Beauty and the Beast?
I want to be the cup, Chip.
D: I think I'll be Mrs. Potts, the teapot. She is Chip's mother, you know.
J: Are you sure? She has LOTS of cup children.
D: What's wrong with having lots of children?
J: Then they would cry all the time and be stinky. You would go crazy!
D: Yeah, maybe I should be Belle.

9/28/08
Randomly, as we are driving:
J: Mom, can I have this car when you die?

9/21/08
After giving an Article of Faith at church:
J: I had stage fright, but I kept my cool.

9/12/08
Disclaimer: You will only get this IF you know this rap song and wonder how on earth a 5 year old would know it.

After hearing someone talking about Fifty Cent, the rapper, on the radio: (And, yes, I'm sure his name is spelled incorrectly.)
J: Fifty Cent? What is that?
D: Oh, it is a singer guy.
J: Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Singing: Fifty Cent, back on that gangsta tip....

9/12/08
After just coloring my hair:
D: Jackson, do I look any different?
J: Yes.
D: What part of me looks different?
J: Well, you have a pimple.

8/20/08
When meeting the principal at his new school:
J: Kids have to go in your office when they do bad things.
Principal: You seem like a very nice boy, so I'm sure you won't have to worry about that.
J: We'll see.

8/10/08
During sharing time in church (with 7-8 adults in the room) Jackson raises his hand. The teacher has just told them that watching a bad show could make it harder to feel the Holy Spirit. After he is called on: "My Mommy and Daddy watch bad shows after I go to bed."

8/9/08
While admiring a massive garden at a friends house:
J to the family: "Why do you grow so much food? Are you poor?"

7/29/08
Me: "That boy, Om, in your swimming class looks a lot like Jr."
J: "No, he doesn't."
Me: "Really? I think he does."
J: "Does he speak Spanish?"
Me: "I don't think so."
J: "Does he have black car?"
Me: "No."
J: "Does he like Cars?"
Me: "I'm not sure. I didn't say that he WAS Jr., just that he looks like Jr."
J: "Does he have the same parents?"
Me: "No."
J: "Does he live in MD?"
Me: "No."
J: "See, he doesn't look like Jr."
Me: Maybe you're right.

This morning (7/25/08) Jackson said that he missed Daddy. Daddy called at that moment. This was their conversation.
J: "Daddy, why did you turn off the light last night?"
B: gives explanation of why he turned the light down, not off.
J: Irritated, "Then I say to you, GOOD DAY SIR." The phone is immediately dropped.

This morning's conversation 7/24/08:
Jackson: "I'm going to fart."
Me: "Please don't use that word. In our family we say, toot."
J: "Fart means throw up."
Me: "Actually, it means toot."
J: "Actually, Your mother didn't teach you very well."

After I swerved the smallest little bit while driving the new car, "Um, MAYbe you should get a license."

Randomly, "Are we going to church today?"
My response, "No, it's Tuesday. Why?"
"Hello Mommy, you're wearing make-up."

As we are introducing ourselves to our new neighbors:
"My Mommy is a nice stranger. She believes in Jesus."

Whenever Mommy wore makeup: Whispering to Daddy, "Tell Mommy she is a beautiful princess." Then, after Daddy would say it, Jackson would deny that he had any part of it.

During an argument with Daddy over who was Mommy's boyfriend, "You already had your chance (while pointing to our wedding picture), she is my girlfriend now." 2.5 yrs old