While we were in North Carolina last month, we took advantage of the sweethearts being out of school to take each one of the boys out to breakfast all by himself. (And yes, the girls will get their turns the next time we are there.) We chose the day; they chose the restaurant (after establishing some ground rules - all you can eat buffets were out!).
First up was Ben (age 7) and he was verrrrrrry excited to go to Waffle House. When we walked in and noticed all the tables were full, meaning we would "have to/get to" sit at the counter, he could barely contain his enthusiasm. We perused the menu although I think he knew exactly what he wanted before we got there - a waffle, some bacon, hash browns ("smothered and scattered!") and orange juice ("just like Grandpa!"). We talked about school - he likes reading and recess- and what he really wanted for Christmas - Legos and a new rock box (to keep his expanding collection of rocks in) - as he watched the short order cooks prepare food. And he giggled every time one of the waitresses called out an order with the short-hand lingo they use.
Next up was Christopher (age 11) who has a more sophisticated palate. He chose Daily Grind, a local breakfast establishment famous for their pancakes (although I think their eggs and toast are quite delish, too!). As the waitress was taking our drink order, he asked if he could have coffee. Our awesome server winked and said she would make him a special coffee he would love - decaf with steamed milk and chocolate syrup. It was definitely a hit - as was the short stack (two plate-sized, thick, fluffy pancakes) and bacon he ordered. While we were waiting for our food to arrive, he and Grandpa had a contest building the best tower out of jelly packets. I think it ended up being a tie since our food came before we could have the tie-breaker. In between bites, we talked about the fun things he gets to do with his friends (sleep-overs and going to movies with their family) and what he hoped to get for Christmas (an iTunes gift card and Legos).
Finally it was Nick's (age 9) turn and after much discussion and changing his mind, he decided to go to Daily Grind, too. He heard Christopher had coffee and he wanted some as well - no surprise there! He ordered the short stack, a side of fried eggs and shared my bacon - and he ate almost all of it! Nick is excited about his upcoming trip to Arizona this summer. When our sweethearts turn ten, as Nick will this year, we bring them to our house during the summer for a couple of weeks of fun with us. He talked about all the places he wants to see and things he wants to do. His interests are varied - he wants to go to the Titan Missile Museum since he's interested in the Cold War and an observatory with a telescope he can look through and Meteor Crater because he loves space stuff and Sunsplash because he's never been to a water park but it surely must be fun. Oh, and school is going great.
Going out to breakfast is one of my favorite things to do. And going with my sweethearts is a double favorite thing. I can't wait to come back and take the girls out to breakfast. I wonder what we'll talk about ...
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