Kellogg's Sneaky Snacks (and a Giveaway!)
OK, ladies. Stop everything. Empty your purse. What's in there?
I have my phone, wallet, keys, a pile of receipts and coupons, a few pennies, and lip balm.
That's it.
You know what's not in there?
Diapers, wipes, snacks, extra clothing, and basically everything else you're supposed to carry around when you have a baby. Which, I suppose, wouldn't be a problem if I would carry a diaper bag but NOPE. All the nopes.
I'm not entirely sure why it's so hard for me to walk around prepared, but there it is. I'm not. I have two really nice diaper bags. I legit tried to make it a thing to use them, but it lasted like two days. There's something about being SO VERY DONE with that phase with Alexis that broke me of the ability to be undone. It's like the first time I had to pay for diapers after six years of not buying them. Real actual pain, y'all.
So I basically run all around town with a tiny person and no tiny person gear. It's a fun game of chicken. Will we make it to the grocery store and back without an emergency diaper change? Can Mila survive an entire Pirates game wearing the same clothes? You just never know!
The whole thing makes Grandma Alexis NUTS. She happily carries around everything plus the kitchen sink in her 235234 purses. She doesn't get why I don't like carrying stuff. She respects the "different people, different ways of doing things" thing, though, so mostly she just yells "I TOLD YOU SO" when I lose the game of chicken.
You know what's fun? When you're driving down the road, the baby suddenly decides she's hungry, and your big kid keeps yelling "I TOLD YOU SO." It's amazing how many miles can go by without seeing any way of fixing the situation. So much screaming and yelling and WHY DO I NOT CARRY SNACKS? Oh, right. Because I refuse.
It was during one of those crazy loud circus acts that I decided I might want to give in on the whole thing. It wasn't the noise that made me cave, though. It was the fact that Alexis fixed the screaming by giving Mila a cracker that she found between the seats in the back of the car. I, uh, don't remember the last time I purchased said crackers. I think maybe it had been there for a year? Longer? I mean, Mila ate it and was seemingly fine, but I kind of felt bad that she was eating a cracker that was older than her.
So! Plan! I decided that I would start carrying snacks! Except that I really couldn't do that because nope. So! Different plan! I decided that I would keep snacks in the car! Except that Alexis kept stealing the snacks for herself. So! Best plan! HIDE SNACKS IN THE CAR.
Shhhhhh! Don't tell anyone, but there is currently a Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats Cereal In A Cup in the console between my front seats. There's also a little cup of Froot Loops in the glovebox and a cup of Frosted Flakes in the trunk because of course there is. If Alexis figures out one of my hiding places, I will have backup! So far this little scheme is working quite perfectly. Cereal magically appears when needed.
It's quick, easy, portable, doesn't end up crushed thanks to the container, and ranks high on the nutrition scale. As an added bonus, Grandma Alexis hasn't had to yell "I TOLD YOU SO" in weeks.
Dear Kellogg's, Thank you for making Cereal In A Cup. You're super smart and stuff. Love, The Lady Who Will Make the Best of Summer Without a Diaper Bag
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Thursday, May 21, 2015
Reader Comments (186)
We will be visiting with the grandchildren as much as possible, going to the lake and ball games.
We just got back from vacation yesterday, so the season has started off with a real bang! We're looking forward to relaxing, reading, playing, and exploring this summer.
And here's my tweet! ~ https://twitter.com/shimmerfizz/status/602609442606206977
I am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by planning a couple trips.
We are getting a lot of outdoor time to enjoy this warm weather.
#MakingTheMostOfSummer
thank you
Tweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/602791043461951488
Summer plans include a family reunion with siblings I haven't seen in two years. Otherwise we'll be exploring our home state of VA.
I will make the most of summer by reading books outdoors on my deck.
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I'll be taking the time to get more fit and healthier.
We are #MakingTheMostOfSummer by planning outings to the zoo, taking nature hikes, and planning our vacation.
We are visiting relatives this summer.
We are #MakingTheMostOfSummer by going to the park on the weekends. My hubby just bought an annual pass.
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I'll be #MakingTheMostOfSummer by letting the kid get as muddy as he likes.
I'm going to make the most of summer by taking as much time off as I can.
We will be making the most of summer by spending as much time as possible on a softball field. We live and breathe softball. Thank you!
We're waiting to go on a family road trip
i am making the most of summer by planning lots of fun activities for my family
We're making the most of summer by spending time at the beach and chilling at home by the pool.
I will be making the most of summer by spending lots of time with my friends and family. just to hang out, have a cook out, and maybe visit the park together. good times.
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We're #MakingTheMostOfSummer by relaxing and playing outside as much as we can -- without a schedule!
We are picking our grandson up as often as possible and bringing him home for the weekend.
I'm #MakingTheMostOfSummer by spending every possible day after work and on the weekends at the pool and trying to let go of being so OCD about house cleaning. We all need a break sometimes!
I am making the most of summer by planting beautiful flowers!
I am making the most of summer by planting beautiful flowers!
I'm making the most of summer by planting a fruit and vegetable garden!
I’m #MakingTheMostOfSummer by camping with our in-laws, and going to the beach.
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I’m #MakingTheMostOfSummer by taking a couple weeks off of work to do some fun activities with the kids!
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We are making the most of summer by taking daily walks together in the evenings when the weather is perfect! We have a little girl Mila's age. I am not brave enough to forgo the diaper bag but I envy your free shoulder! ;)
by playing with my grandkids
We just redid our sunroom so we're loving life in it!
I am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by spending time together at the park and lake as much as possible.
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We are trying to hit the beach more.
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we are going to biking and camping with family.
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/606162775706959873
I am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by gardening
learned when I had children to keep things in my purse now it come in handier that I only have a bike
I am Making the most of summer by going to the beach.
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I am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by planning events and spending as much quality time with my daughter while she is home from college.
https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/607436634028707842
making the most of my summer by relaxing and enjoying quiet time before the arrival of my baby mid- july..then its going to be very busy
We are making the most of Summer by going to the pool a lot and just relaxing.
kport207 at gmail dot com
We are #MakingTheMostOfSummer by doing outside activities and taking advantage of the free events in our city.
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com
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