Megan was a witch for Halloween this year. She did the standard "trunk or treat" at the church a couple of days before Halloween. Once home, Matthew accidentally grabbed some candy from her bag, which, of course, upset her. After heartily scolding him, she had a change of heart and told him he could have all of her candy! When Halloween rolled around, she said she didn't want to go trick or treating. What??? What kid doesn't want to go trick or treating? When I asked her about why she didn't want to go, she said "I want to be healthier this year so I don't get any cavities." (Dentists of the world, rejoice!) OK, fine by me. She is, after all, the girl who was once as excited about receiving a can of lima beans for Christmas (from her dentist- uncle, incidentally) as she was about the toys she received, who still prefers a can of warmed kidney or garbanzo beans for lunch over a PB&J, who for a "treat" at the grocery store asks for a plum or nectarine - maybe even two, and who can stop after eating only one fresh baked cookie!
As she was passing out candy to all the other costumed youngsters from the neighborhood, Darin overheard her say to two little princesses, "You can choose one or two," as she held out the huge bowl of candy to them. Princess #1 replied, "Oh, I'll have two!" and quickly chose her favorites. Princess #2 said, "I'll just take one." Megan then said to Princess #2 (in a very wise and knowing tone), "That is a very good choice. You will be much healthier."
I love my Meggie! I love that she chops wood in our backyard with a child size shovel, that she makes all kinds of interesting concoctions with berries from the trees and the wood chips from the aforementioned activity, that she finds bird feathers to make into quill pens using the ink (that is often created from the concoctions) to write her name over and over again, that she climbs "her" tree in little white dress gloves and an Easter hat, that she sings at the top of her lungs once she reaches the top of her tree, and for so many other reasons that are witness to her wonderful, creative and singular personality.
So, to all of you out there who are pondering whether you should raid your kids' candy bags again, think of Megan and the healthy choices she is advocating - grab a can of beans or piece of fruit instead. I'm sure you will thank her!
As she was passing out candy to all the other costumed youngsters from the neighborhood, Darin overheard her say to two little princesses, "You can choose one or two," as she held out the huge bowl of candy to them. Princess #1 replied, "Oh, I'll have two!" and quickly chose her favorites. Princess #2 said, "I'll just take one." Megan then said to Princess #2 (in a very wise and knowing tone), "That is a very good choice. You will be much healthier."
I love my Meggie! I love that she chops wood in our backyard with a child size shovel, that she makes all kinds of interesting concoctions with berries from the trees and the wood chips from the aforementioned activity, that she finds bird feathers to make into quill pens using the ink (that is often created from the concoctions) to write her name over and over again, that she climbs "her" tree in little white dress gloves and an Easter hat, that she sings at the top of her lungs once she reaches the top of her tree, and for so many other reasons that are witness to her wonderful, creative and singular personality.
So, to all of you out there who are pondering whether you should raid your kids' candy bags again, think of Megan and the healthy choices she is advocating - grab a can of beans or piece of fruit instead. I'm sure you will thank her!
8 comments:
Yep, that's Megan. When I took the girls to the store on MK's birthday, she chose Nectarines instead of Tootsie Rolls! I was so impressed. I only wish I made choice more similar to hers. I need her to come rub off on us a little more.
I'm impressed with her healthy choices, but mostly impressed by what a nice girl she is. She is an absolute delight to have around. We miss you Megan and love you very much!
Now there is a girl after my own heart. I don't think I'd miss candy that much if it were extinct (cookies, however, are very much a different story), and for several years in a row, I asked "Santa" for cans of olives in my stocking instead of candy. And nectarines are pretty much my favorite food in the universe! For me, unfortunately, it has nothing to do with healthy choices. I just like fruit and olives. And cookies.
I'm sorry. I had to delete my last comment. I'll explain some day. I was just going to say that I love Miss Megan. I remember one day when I was watching the kids, Meg ate maybe twenty clementines in a two hour period. It sounds like nothing has changed. Love it.
She's going to grow up to be 203 years old because she's so healthy. Now have her zoom over to my house on her broom to help me and mine in or unhealthy choices (I'm eating a piece of cake as I type this).
p.s. I laughed at the Lima beans in the Christmas stocking bit pretty hard.
good choice!!!!! :)
I love your blog! and I love this post on Megan! What a sweetheart! Emma was a witch too this year. However, she wanted to race from door to door all night and eat as much as she could. :)
I love Megan! She puts a smile on my face every time I see her. I thought it was cute what Darin said about her last night at the daddy daughter date, that she climbs a tall tree in the backyard just to sit and read. I wish every mother could have a sweet girl like Megan!
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