Bonding over meatloaf
The kid hates meatloaf, I’m sure this doesn’t come as any surprise. What kid likes meatloaf? Well, okay, I’m sure there are 1 or 2 kids out there who looove meatloaf, but my kid is most definitely not one of them.
So I made meatloaf the other night. Not because I want to punish the kid, he was at his dad’s, but because I bought this enormous thing of ground beef at Safeway and had to use it for something.
Something that didn’t involve pasta since R always complains if we have too much pasta within one week. He says I’m going to force him into the Navy’s “Fat Boy” fitness program if I keep it up with the pasta.
And yeah, yeah… so they have wheat and low carb pasta, No Yolk pasta, etc. It doesn’t matter much to R, pasta is pasta in his book and he doesn’t want to see too much of it. Do you see what I go thru, internet? The rules, regulations, likes, dislikes of two growing (haha - just kidding, R!) boys?
Back to the meatloaf.
The kid had practice the night and he had left his basketball shoes at my house. I’m in the kitchen preparing dinner and R is on the couch watching Book TV, or Bloomberg, or the Military channel. If you think I’m joking every time I say these are the things R watches in rotation, come to my house and see for yourself. Bring Vodka.
The kid walks in and I immediately launch into a spiel on how sad it is that he’s going to miss meatloaf night.
“Ohhh… I can’t believe I’m making ALL this meatloaf and you won’t be here to enjoy it.”
“It’s just so sad! Tragic, even.”
“Oh to think all of this meatloaf and M won’t be able to have ANY of it!”
The kid is running around, putting on his shoes, throwing an eye roll here and there. You know - the teen thing. R is chuckling and probably taking notes on whatever boring show he’s watching.
I have a brainstorm complete with finger held aloft: “A-ha! I know what I’ll do!” I excitedly tell the kid when the meatloaf is done baking; I’ll drop some by his dad’s house so it will be ready for him when he gets home from practice.
The kid is about ready to dash out the door and he turns to me and says: “Mom. There are many disappoints in life and missing meatloaf tonight is going to have to be one of mine.”
That? Definitely MY son. My heart melted a little.
Happy weekend, everyone!!
P.S. Every time I come to my own blog today I keep reading the title as “Bending over meatloaf” - and that’s just so wrong, ya know? Can I go home now?
16 Responses to “Bonding over meatloaf”
Friglet on May 16, 2008 | Reply
Don’t you just love it when your kids give you a great come back?
Good one!
evil charity on May 16, 2008 | Reply
Heh, cute.
On the strange tv watching habbits of men…one of my co-workers just told me that her husband watches the weather channel constantly. Seriously. He’s retired.
Hey, it beats constant video game playing. Nothing like a little (incredibly realistic sounding) gunfire in the evening. And, did you know that grand theft auto simulates sex scenes? it’s disturbing.
Kari on May 16, 2008 | Reply
That’s so sweet! Even teens have their good moments :-)
Amn.eris on May 16, 2008 | Reply
LOL okay that was funny. My mother used to say crap like “It’s just so sad! Tragic, even.” because i couldn’t stand meatloaf. Then i grew up. LOL
Have a great weekend!
Angel on May 17, 2008 | Reply
Ok my boy…thing 1, the oldest. Yah he is that 1-2 weird kids, he loves it. I *hate* it…lol but its his favorite. shakes head.
I love his response to you…I know where he gets his quick wit ;) Enjoy the weekend love!!
Jo on May 17, 2008 | Reply
ROFLMAO!!!!!! @ BENDING OVER MEATLOAF!
Love M. Love. Love. Love. These kids are something else but when they show us who they REALLY are we love them THAT MUCH MORE. Ahhhh, teens.
I have to call you to tell you the mess I went through last night. Back pain and all.
C on May 17, 2008 | Reply
I love meatloaf. LOVE it. Plus, it keeps getting better each day. On a sandwhich cold? BRILLIANT. I just love food I suppose ;)
inga on May 17, 2008 | Reply
Lol, M’s too cute. lol
What did you make with the meatloaf? I’ve never made Meatloaf before…
Corey on May 17, 2008 | Reply
You should REALLY try my recipe for meatloaf, it’s awesome and all the meatloaf haters in my world (EVEN kids) love it!
That is soooo cute though. lol
courtney on May 18, 2008 | Reply
you’re so silly @ Bending over meatloaf…lol
I remember meatloaf…I havent had it since I was little…I think it was one of those cafeteria foods…
Prila29 on May 19, 2008 | Reply
hey!
I love meatloaf now cuz my mom never made it for me.
matter of fact I didn’t know she could make it til she sent my son home with 2 or 3 slices.
I found out at the tender age of 31 that my mom knows how to make one of my favorite foods.
you know she really is a bitch.
so I wasn’t too surprised.
you have a gift for making everyday life and mundane things sound as if it’s the most exciting thing ever. You are Fierce! : )
MissPrissy on May 20, 2008 | Reply
I love meatloaf…I would SO bend over for it! not even kidding here Mare!
bballmom on May 20, 2008 | Reply
I love meatloaf and so do the 4 other eatin’-too-much-folks who live in my house. Which is why I love to make it.
I can add rice to the mix, through in some grated carrots or chopped broccoli and they are none the wiser. As long as the ketchup bottle is on the table and full, we have no problems.
trac on May 21, 2008 | Reply
we like meatloaf pretty good and I make a mean ketchup brown sugar mix to put on top right as it’s done - with maybe 10 minutes left.
anywho, I watch weird tv too sometimes…..one day I was home sick and caught myself with the dang tv on cspan all day. Why? It was so boring it was amusing.
I’ve not confessed that before.
Vee on May 22, 2008 | Reply
Your bend over meatloaf comment has me thinking “bend over Beckham”. Dirty minds unite!
admin on May 22, 2008 | Reply