On Sunday, we decided to go for a family picnic at McDowell Nature Preserve near our house. It was the perfect evening (warm, right around 80 degrees and a light breeze). We found the best spot, isolated but with a view of the lake and a relatively clean grill. While Scott got the grill going, Will and I searched for sticks for roasting mashmallows. Meanwhile, Alex munched on strawberries. The berries were so juicy that we ended up taking of his shirt. By the end, he was a happy, sticky mess. We enjoyed gourmet hotdogs, grilled sweet potatoes and blue Powerade. Then came the part Will had been waiting for...the roasted marshmallows.
A few days later, we were at Target (in the marshmallow aisle) and Will started reminiscing about our picnic. Next thing I know he spots pink/strawberry flavored marshmallows on the shelf. I didn't even know they made such a thing! What an earth are you supposed to do with PINK marshmallows? So, he insists we need to get them. Even though I'm not one to give in to spontaneous "Mom, I want this" purchases, I tell him to throw them in the cart (after all, it's 6:15pm, he's had no nap and I know that denying him the marshmallows will inevitably lead to a full-scale meltdown). Needless to say, he's anxiously awaiting our next family picnic so that he can roast PINK marshmallows.
2 comments:
Looks yummy! Pink marshmallows also make really tasty and pretty rice krispie treats. :)
Looks fun! We have those pink marshmallows over here too!!
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