Today- my munchkins asked if we could go out for lunch- the summer doldrums are here and I understand wanting to get out of the house and do something different (even though we've been at Space Camp and karate classes this week- my kids HAVE to always be busy...I understand that too...Type A personality, OCD, ADD, whatever... we just are happier when we have a project or something going on)
And...the ADD kicks in...back to lunch. I agreed, with two caveats:
One, that we walk to wherever we go. That immediately limited some of the choices, although we're within a few miles of a dozen restaurants, the closest one got picked (Olive Garden).
Two, that they only order water to drink. This helps me stay on our weekly budget -and eliminates the battle of "can't I PLEASE get pop?" when we get there. You know how much I love the HFCS...
So, we're headed off to Olive Garden, home of the sort of Italian food, for some salad and soup and breadsticks..and water. Maybe not THE healthiest lunch in the world, but could certainly be worse.
And we'll get a good workout both ways.
It's so hot today, I'm sure there will be swimming later too. Pictured are my son and "his" two girls, his buddies from down the street, out cruising in the convertible last night.
Hope you're all having an awesome week!
Best,
Beth
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