A Grandparent's Wish - Clean Your Plate

I remember going to my Grandma Park's or Crane's for special holidays and meals. It seemed their greatest wish was that we eat everything on our plate. Their cooking wasn't quite as delicious as my own mother's was. Their food was heavier, browned more and not as tasty. It was almost as hard for me to eat everything they offered, as it was for them to see me try to do it.

Now my grand children are the same. They won't eat it no way, no how! It is impossible to bribe them. If it looks weird or different their mouths are clamped shut. Famous last words are, "I'm full!" Yeah, right! Within an hour they are starving and crying for food, treats and such. What is the solution? I have to look the other way. It may cause frustration or regret. They aren't the first to not enjoy something I cook. This too shall pass.

The first two meals I prepared for my little guests went down as failures. Fortunately the scones, hash browns, chicken nuggets and pizza were a success. If nothing else, we must try, try again. Eventually and occasionally some child some where will lick their plate clean. Maybe even at my house. Success!!

Choose to be Grateful

Are you caught on the roller coaster of 'Woe is me' or 'wow is me'? It is so easy to get discouraged and think we are being picked-on. We choose to let it get us down or rise above it. "WE" choose!

The Crane family has been blessed with a mighty force of great leaders, ancestors, health, jobs, talents and gifts from God. Being optimistic is a wonderful thing. Look at all the good things that have come into your life this year and thank the Lord.