Last night was the annual school picnic for our Vegman. Last year it was in September though and I remember because that was the beginning of our Sick Veg troubles. I remember scrambling at the last minute, staying up late to create an exciting colorful pasta salad. Arguing with Hubby because he didn't want to go, and trying to make everything just right for Veg's first School activity.
Then 3am came.... As the story goes, that's all she wrote! That began our first of the sick episodes in the Veg house Sept. 2006!
SOOOO..... this year, needless to say, I wasn't looking forward to the picnic. I didn't make it a big deal and I was totally not even thinking about it. And for some reason I had in my mind that it would happen in September again. But it happened Yesterday!
I figured, I would take no trouble in preparing food and I'd just buy something.... But I left the office later then expected, Veg was still on the playground when I arrived so that took some time, and when I finally got back home... I didn't have time to get to the store. SOOOO... Quick on my toes, I made a delicious layered Bean Dip. Took 30 minutes to prepare, and get us all ready and out the door. Can't beat that!
With Black Beans, Veggie Meat, Tomatoes, Carrots, peppers, Garlic, onion, spices... Some cheese and sour cream, salsa and we stopped at a convenience store for chips on our way there....
Anyway, I was pretty excited at this point, Hubby wanted to go this year, and he loaded up the car with our lawn chairs and food. I go to grab Veg and he says "I don't want to go, I'M SICK" oh, you've got to be kidding me!!!! This can't be!!!!! (he doesn't say this, unless it is true) I felt his head and sure enough he was burning up....
But - he'd been out on the playground in the heat, so I was hoping it was nothing more then that. I told him, we'd go drop off the food and come back home. SOooo He came with us, drinking a cup of "Apple Cider" before getting in the car. He fell asleep and by the time we got there he was cool as a cucumber and ready to play.
He's been fine since... (knock on wood)
Anyway, he had a great time at the picnic. There was LOTS OF FOOD, and many more people then we imagined being there. He played on the play ground for a long time and they had a few games, races, Parachute activities etc.
Our Mosquito Magic wipes came in handy again. YIPPEE!! other people were not so lucky.
When we left, Veg said "This was a great day, I can't wait for another picnic"
Hope your weekend is going well....