Who ever decided Breakfast In Bed was a good thing? A luxurious treat? A marvelous token to gift to someone you care about? Really… Sitting amongst your fuzzy blankets, wayward hair strands and dead skin cells, you’re supposed to sit up and try to crunch toast without needing to change the sheets immediately. Who decided that was a good thing? Is getting up and walking to the breakfast table REALLY that much of a chore?We’ve just had Mother’s and Father’s Day and I bet if you ask around, one of the Moms or Dads you know will have endured this time-honored tradition. Those I’ve asked smile at the thought of their little ones proudly entering with the meal, but when asked if they like it – they universally say, "Not really."
To clarify: They love watching their kids, they love how much the kids love it but on the pure merits of eating breakfast where you sleep… the answer is no. So who decided it was a good thing?
I burdened my own Mom with this great gift once maybe twice. My siblings and I all decided that was a great gift idea. We got up early, went to the kitchen. I don’t remember what we cooked, but since none of us really knew how to cook, I’ll bet it was cereal (probably soggy
because we got the milk poured first thing) and toast. How luxurious! We served it on one of Mom’s big cookie sheets. I can picture her lying in bed now hearing us in the kitchen. Surely she thought, "No, not breakfast in bed… not again…" Hearing the mess in its creation – a mess I’m certain she had to clean.One Dad even quipped that Sunday is his only day to eat breakfast with his kids and he was listening to them out at the kitchen table while he sat in bed with his breakfast (he eventually joined them).
So, to this time-honored tradition, I respectfully say "No Thank you!" Though as the Karma train goes, I’ve got at least 2 of them to endure in the coming years!
