Many of you know that John’s a self-described "world-class-champion-eater." How does he do it? Yesterday we met up for lunch, and I learned that the first order of business is the right definition of ‘meal.'
Did you eat anything
yet?
Not really.
Nothing?
Just some bread.
Plain bread?
Well, and some ham.
Like a sandwich?
Maybe.
Anything else on it?
Not really.
No cheese?
Maybe a little.
Some lettuce?
Yeah, isn’t that
healthy?
Any tomato?
No, not any tomato.
Did you have some
chips?
No, I didn’t.
That’s good.
Pause
What about fries?
Just a few.
Like an order of
fries?
I guess so.
So basically, you had
lunch, right?
No. I didn’t have any
dessert.
To be fair, when we got to the restaurant he only ordered a pastry, because he
does follow his own rules.
Dialogue, the best way to show and not tell!
ReplyDeleteThis is *SO* how conversations with our son go....THANK YOU Maripat for starting your blog :-)
ReplyDeleteMOON PIES for John!
ReplyDeleteMy son is the same way. If he skips a proper lunch, he will eat his lunch and dinner can follow directly. A full meal must have a salad.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a typical conversation at my house most days.
ReplyDeleteLove this post!
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